There are NHL teams in 16 states, as well as Washington, DC. 23 in total
Arizona - Phoenix Coyotes
California - Anahiem Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks
Colorado - Colorado Avalanche
Florida - Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning
Illinois - Chicago Blackhawks
Massachusetts - Boston Bruins
Michigan - Detroit Red Wings
Minnesota - Minnesota Wild
Missouri - St. Louis Blues
New Jersey - New Jersey Devils
New York - Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, New York Rangers
North Carolina - Carolina Hurricanes
Ohio - Columbus Blue Jackets
Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins
Tennessee - Nashville Predators
Texas - Dallas Stars
Washington D.C. - Washington Capitals
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Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississipi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming,
There have been a total 212 Minnesotans in the NHL (197 skaters + 15 goaltenders) as of January 2011. Minnesota has produced the most NHL players from the U.S. states.
The San Jose Sharks sented 8 of its players to the 2010 Olympic games, the most for any NHL team.
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All of the teams in the NHL have American players.