The NHL's Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion.
Division lineups
change1998–1999
changeChanges from the 1997–98 season
change- The Southeast Division is formed as a result of NHL realignment
- The Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Washington Capitals come from the Atlantic Division
- The Carolina Hurricanes come from the Northeast Division
Changes from the 1998–99 season
changeThe Carolina Hurricanes relocate to Raleigh, North Carolina
1999–2011
change- Atlanta Thrashers
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
Changes from the 1998–99 season
change- The Atlanta Thrashers are added as an expansion team
2011–2013
change- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Washington Capitals
- Winnipeg Jets
Changes from the 2010–11 season
change- The Atlanta Thrashers relocate to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and become the Winnipeg Jets
2013 realignment
changeThe NHL dissolved the Southeast Division as the league realigned into two conferences with two divisions each. The Winnipeg Jets moved to the Western Conference and the Central Division. The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning were placed into the new Atlantic Division. The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals were placed in the newly formed Metropolitan Division.
Division Champions
change- 1999—Carolina Hurricanes (34–30–18, 86 pts)
- 2000—Washington Capitals (44–24–12–2, 102 pts)
- 2001—Washington Capitals (41–27–10–4, 96 pts)
- 2002—Carolina Hurricanes (35–26–16–5, 91 pts)
- 2003—Tampa Bay Lightning (36–25–16–5, 93 pts)
- 2004—Tampa Bay Lightning (46–22–8–6, 106 pts)
- 2005—no season (NHL Lockout)
- 2006—Carolina Hurricanes (52–22–8, 112 pts)
- 2007—Atlanta Thrashers (43–28–11, 97 pts)
- 2008—Washington Capitals (43–31–8, 94 pts)
- 2009—Washington Capitals (50–24–8, 108 pts)
- 2010—Washington Capitals (54–15–13, 121 pts)
- 2011—Washington Capitals (48–23–11, 107 pts)
- 2012—Florida Panthers (38–26–18, 94 pts)
- 2013—Washington Capitals (26–18–2, 54 pts)
Season results
change| Season | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 | Carolina (86) | Florida (78) | Washington (68) | Tampa Bay (47) | |
| 1999–2000 | Washington (102) | Florida (98) | Carolina (84) | Tampa Bay (54) | Atlanta (39) |
| 2000–01 | Washington (96) | Carolina (88) | Florida (66) | Atlanta (60) | Tampa Bay (59) |
| 2001–02 | Carolina (91) | Washington (85) | Tampa Bay (69) | Florida (60) | Atlanta (54) |
| 2002–03 | Tampa Bay (93) | Washington (92) | Atlanta (74) | Florida (70) | Carolina (61) |
| 2003–04 | Tampa Bay (106) | Atlanta (78) | Carolina (76) | Florida (75) | Washington (59) |
| 2004–05 | No season due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||||
| 2005–06 | Carolina (112) | Tampa Bay (92) | Atlanta (90) | Florida (85) | Washington (70) |
| 2006–07 | Atlanta (97) | Tampa Bay (93) | Carolina (88) | Florida (86) | Washington (70) |
| 2007–08 | Washington (94) | Carolina (92) | Florida (85) | Atlanta (76) | Tampa Bay (71) |
| 2008–09 | Washington (108) | Carolina (97) | Florida (93) | Atlanta (76) | Tampa Bay (66) |
| 2009–10 | Washington (121) | Atlanta (83) | Carolina (80) | Tampa Bay (80) | Florida (77) |
| 2010–11 | Washington (107) | Tampa Bay (103) | Carolina (91) | Atlanta (80) | Florida (72) |
| 2011–12 | Florida (94) | Washington (92) | Tampa Bay (84) | Winnipeg (84) | Carolina (82) |
| 2012–13 | Washington (57) | Winnipeg (51) | Carolina (42) | Tampa Bay (40) | Florida (36) |
Stanley Cup winners produced
change- 2004—Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2006—Carolina Hurricanes
Presidents' Trophy winners produced
change- 2010—Washington Capitals
Southeast Division titles won by team
change| Team | Number of Championships Won | Last Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 7 | 2013 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 2006 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 2004 |
| Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 2007 |
| Florida Panthers | 1 | 2012 |