The NHL's Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion.

Current Lineup

• Atlanta Thrashers
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Florida Panthers
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Washington Capitals

Division Lineups

1998-1999

• Carolina Hurricanes
• Florida Panthers
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Washington Capitals

Changes from the 1997-1998 season

• The Carolina Hurricanes move in from the Northeast Division
• The Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Washington Capitals move in from the Atlantic Division

1999-Present

• Atlanta Thrashers
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Florida Panthers
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Washington Capitals

Changes from the 1998-1999 season

• The Atlanta Thrashers were added as an expansion team

Division Champions

• 1999 - Carolina Hurricanes
• 2000 - Washington Capitals
• 2001 - Washington Capitals
• 2002 - Carolina Hurricanes
• 2003 - Tampa Bay Lightning
• 2004 - Tampa Bay Lightning
• 2005 - no season (NHL Lockout)
• 2006 - Carolina Hurricanes

Stanley Cup Winners produced

• 2004 - Tampa Bay Lightning
• 2006 - Carolina Hurricanes

See also

• Adams Division
• Norris Division
• Patrick Division
• Smythe Division
• Atlantic Division (NHL)
• Central Division (NHL)
• Northeast Division (NHL)
• Northwest Division (NHL)
• Pacific Division (NHL)

Reference

• NHL History

National Hockey League | Historical National Hockey League Divisions

División Sudeste de la NHL