Formation and Early History of the NHL (1917–41) The National Hockey League (NHL) was established in Montréal, Québec, on 26 November 1917. ... The Ottawa Senators dominated the 1920s, with six league titles and four Stanley Cup victories; however, the team folded in 1934.
Answer: The NHL started in Canada and then teams started being created. The NHL stands for National Hockey League. THE BEST TEAM IS THE NY RANGERS AND BOSTON BRUINS!!!!!!!