Have you ever wondered which NHL teams have the most ravage fans? These NHL teams have an average attendance over 18,000.

Does average attendance matter when trying to win hockey games? That’s something that we will let the owners decide. Some of these 13 teams may surprise you.

With the 2018-19 hockey season almost in the bag these NHL teams can boast about attendance. Some of these arenas aren’t sell out games but they still draw fans.

Let’s start with number 13 on the list.

13) Dallas Stars 18,172

The Dallas Stars have had a wonderful attendance record. The team is averaging 18,172 fans per game. Given the team currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference you could expect a lower crowd.

Fortunately for the Dallas Stars they have a good lineup of hockey players to showcase to the fans. This lineup provides excellent entertainment with an average ticket price of $90.

12) Las Vegas 18,297

The Las Vegas Golden Knights were an expansion team last year and gained massive popularity. The popularity of this team from Sin City draws in people from all over the world. The Vegas Golden Knights team has an average attendance of 18,297.

11) Edmonton 18,347

The Edmonton Oilers are still drawing nice sized crowds. The players with massive amounts of skill such as Connor McDavid are helping draw fans to the team. The Oilers also built a brand new arena that opened in September 2016. The building which has a seating capacity of 18,500 is almost at capacity every night. The team is averaging 18,347 fans per game.

10) Calgary 18,354

The Calgary Flames just make the top 10 for attendance in the NHL. The Flames which are having a remarkable run this season are filling the Saddledome again. To make matters worse the city council of Calgary and Flames owners are in an arena battle for the new location of the arena. Calgary is averaging 18,354 fans per game this year.

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9) Washington 18,509

The defending Stanley Cup Champions the Washington Capitals. The Capitals are drawing the 9th most amount of fans average per game this year. With a lineup like Holtby, Oshie, Ovi and many more you should not only win but pack your arena. The Capitals are averaging 18,509 fans per game.

8) Pittsburgh 18,552

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Igloo are still bringing in tons of fans. This franchise has welcomed some of the greatest hockey players to ever play the game. The Penguins which have an average attendance of 18,552 are a continual winning team. The fans do not get disappointed.

7) Minnesota 18,927

The Minnesota Wild are a surprise on this list to me. I think when I hear hockey and Minnesota I still think of the old North Stars. Minnesota which will most likely make the playoffs are attracting an average of 18,927 fans per game.

6) Detroit 19,074

The Detroit Red Wings aren’t doing that good this year. They have a record that places them near the bottom of the league. For Red Wing fans a rebuild of the team doesn’t appear to bug them. The Wings are pulling in bigger attendance numbers than some pretty good hockey teams. The average attendance per game for the Detroit Red Wings is 19,074. They call this city Hockey Town.

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5) Tampa Bay 19,092

The Tampa Bay Lightning are lighting up the NHL this year. The Lighting which are the first team to break the 100 point mark this year are bringing in some stellar attendance numbers. The Lightning last won a cup in 2004 and are looking to end that 15 year drought this year. The average attendance per game for the Tampa Bay Lightning is 19,092.

4) Toronto 19,279

The Toronto Maple Leafs are finally turning the corner. The Leafs which are doing much better this year have added players like Matthews, Marner and Tavares to the lineup. The team has always sold out year after year but in Toronto the running joke is its all suits that go to the games. The average attendance for the Toronto Maple Leafs is 19,279 fans per game.

3) Philadelphia 20,653

The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the middle of the pack teams. The Flyers which made a big trade this year at the deadline are number 3 on this list for a reason. They draw fans and have a crazy mascot Gritty. Gritty looks like a coked up monster from Sesame Street. The average amount of fans per game for the Philadelphia Flyers is whopping 20,653.

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2) Montreal 20,993

Some would say the Montreal Canadians are the most storied team in the NHL. The Canadians have historically had the most passionate fans in the league. One time back in the 1955 when the league suspended “Rocket” Richard the fans tried to burn down the Montreal Forum. The Montreal Canadians are averaging 20,993 fans this year.

This year was suppose to be a rebuild for Montreal so that number is fascinating.

1) Chicago 23,036

The Chicago Blackhawks are no strangers to success. They have one of the best American hockey players to ever play the game. Some would argue that Patrick Kane is the greatest American born hockey player. This is only part of the reason why they have the most fans. The Chicago Blackhawks have been a force over the years and have earned the loyalty of the fans. The Chicago Blackhawks average attendance for the 2018-2019 season so far is 23,036.

Who is your favourite team ion the NHL? Did your team make the attendance list? Which of these teams surprise you the most?

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