I know it's a (relatively) new one, but Vegas and San Jose. Whenever thee two teams play each other I always watch. ESPECIALLY after the 2019 playoffs.
Penguins and capitals because of the playoff series against each other. Plus you have Crosby and Ovi going at it. And to top it off they are both in the same division.
I think the best rivalry is USA vs Canada. I don’t know if international teams count but they are going back and forth with the each other going for the gold and the whole country gets into it. The fans get emotional and it has been so intense since the comeback in the women’s gold medal game back in 2014 and the golden goal of course.
My answer has to be the battle of Pennsylvania, Flyers vs. Penguins. There were few match ups in the last decade that had such intensity in every game, but this one had the "playoff feel" in every regular season game (and those playoff series games, unforgettable!) Usually teams play smart but intense game during the playoffs, but these two let their rivalry get the best of them and all those games were nothing but emotion, A LOT of goals and game plans were nowhere to be seen. There were no telling who would win on any given night, and both teams hold grudges that fueled the next meetings between the two teams.
For me the best rivalry in the past decade is Pittsburgh vs. Washington. They have been the two top teams for a lot of that time. Plus you have the two best players in the past decade Ovi and Crosby going up against each other. Always fun games to watch.
I think that the one of the biggest rivalry’s in the NHL this past decade was the Rangers and Lightning. I choose this because of the playoff history towards the middle of the decade, but then these two teams have traded so many players between each other that each team just wanted to win that game against their old team.
I think the most underrated rivalry has to be Preds vs. Ducks. They met three times in the playoffs in the past decade. Even today their games are always intense!
Caps v Pens. Ovi v Crosby, you get to see the best two players of a generation go head to head. Both have an amazing supporting cast as well. Each game had playoff implications along with a potential playoff series nearly every year. Always a game to circle on the calendar
Sal Vunlcano is actually an American Reality TV Star. It's actually kinda crazy he's in this video. Didn't know he was a Hartford fan. Also Devils V Rangers. LETS GO DEVS!!!
So the 2010s best rivalry. I honestly have to go with the Battles of the NY Metro area between NJ and NYI, NJ and NYR and NYI and NYR. This might be a little bit bias because I'm a rangers fan, but just think about all the crazy moments that have happened in this. The countless playoff battles, Kovalchuk OT winner, The outdoor games, just the intensity in these games is what I absolutely love
I missed last weeks video. But my favorite jersey OF All TIME is the black Tampa Bay Lightning jersey used from 2007-2011. As for the question, the best rivalry of the decade was definitely Tampa Bay Vs. Boston. From Nathan Hortons Game 7 goal in 2011 to Tampa’s riveting game 5 win in 2018. Nothing short of awesomeness when ever these two play!
In the last decade I would say the best would be boston-Toronto. It's definitely a newer one in terms of how long it has been going on but I think in the last 2-3 years especially it has really grown. It all really started I would say in 2013 with Boston's come back win and has continued to grow. Both teams hate each other and it has become very fun to watch.
Boston vs Vancouver. When I see these two playing, I immediately think back to the 2011 final. It was an incredible series, that however, ended terribly with the Vancouver riots after game 7. Even though there is only 1/4 or less of the players playing with the teams today, the rivalry and the history will always make a fantastic hockey game to watch.
hands down Pittsburgh vs Philly. Their playoffs series would get so intense and they genuinely had a very real hatred for each other throughout the decade. It was so awesome to watch them beat on each other
For me it’s Vegas and San Jose, the games they play it’s always hard hitting high scoring games. Plus 2 years playing each other in playoffs helped it get started. unfortunately there probably won’t be a 3rd series this year
I’d have to say it was the Canucks and Blackhawks in the early 2010’s, a bit underrated but when Burrows beat them in 2011 overtime game 7 with the superman puck grab blackhawk down goal, and the announcers yelling how Vancouver slayed the dragon, one of the best moments as a nucks fan!
One of my favorite jerseys that I recently added to my collection is the Canucks jersey with the huge red, yellow and black V stripes on the front. A second one is the original Oilers jersey (with the lighter shade of blue than is used today). I really like my Hamilton Tigers (NHL) jersey from the 1920s. Very plain and simple, but pretty unique. Living in Houston, people see it and think I teach at a high school whose teams are Tigers because of the big H on the chest. As far as a rivalry goes, nothing tops Vegas and San Jose today, which probably went up a notch with VGK hiring DeBoer. But in the 1960s nothing topped Chicago v. Detroit.
I try to stay as classy as possible. Barzal is a beast, he's one of my favorite players in the league to watch. Plus I'm an all around fan of the greatest sport of all time. It's a life goal of my to get a jersey for every single NHL team.
Flyers Penguins battle of PA Is the best rivalry. 2 playoff series one win for each two stadium series with one win each (with nasty jerseys also). So many fights and stuff it’s just awesome. Going to a Pens, Flyers game in Philly is just awesome. Never been to one in Pittsburgh but hope I can get there some day.
I think the greatest rivalry this decade is Chicago and L.A., just for the fact that they traded cup wins from 2012 to 2015. Those series between them were always intense and came down to the wire most of the time. A good example being in 2014. It took a game 7 OT winner from Alec Martinez, the one who eventually scored the double OT winner in game 5 to win the Stanley Cup, to beat Chicago.
The caps and pens are truly one of the greatest stories of the league since the lockout. Both teams drafted altering players and restated there fan base by a lot. Until Connor McDavid there were no two players like Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin
If there was a game I never wanted to miss in the past decade it would have to be Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia. I don’t ever remember a dull moment between these two teams. From the stars all the way down to the fourth liners you knew everyone was going to be playing with playoff intensity and you never wanted to miss a minute.
There were so many rivalries in the last decade, but recently I have to go with Vegas/San Jose. Vegas met them in both trips in the playoffs in their first 2 years and they brought a heavy 7 game series. It will be a shame to possibly not see another series this coming playoffs.
The best rivalry in the last decade was Anaheim and Chicago. Both were powerhouse teams in the west in the beginning of the decade. The barely missed each other in 2013 (WCQF), same in 2014 (WCSF) and then they finally made met in the best playoff series I've ever seen in the WCF of 2015. Almost every game was decided in OT, comebacks, insanely loud crowds, tension and teo sides of a coin. Chicago trying to avenge 2014 and to reclaim the Cup. Anaheim trying to finally make it to the Final for the first time since '07 after so many Game 7 losses. That led to each team fighting for the rest of the decade to reach that level of skill again. And even this season, with both teams struggling, their games are still epic, with remnants of 2015 still there.
Toronto and Boston has got to be the best rivalry in the past decade. 2013, 2018, 2019. It’s always intense and gritty when these teams play, whether it’s a regular season game in November or a playoff game, this is hands down the best rivalry in the NHL within the past 10 years.
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Hard to say for sure, but. PHOENIX coyotes 96-03 green alternate jersey. Atlanta Thrashers original home and away. Original CBJ. There’s been so many awesome jerseys through the years, but the new ones haven’t been able to catch eyes like the starter/ccm/kohos did
Boston vs Canadians. They have always been rivals but the early decade rivalry was so entertaining and fun with the aggressiveness and skill plus Tim the tank was a legend
One of the best rivalries is the Lightning and the Caps because they are always fighting for the presidents trophy and it was a battle between Ovi and Stamkos to see who could win the cup first, in 2018 the eastern conference finals had a lot of agression and emotion.
I would say Penguins vs. Flyers. Remember back to 2012 when the Pens & Flyers played one of the last games of the season and the benches cleared for a fight and even the coaches were going at it. Then they met about a week later for the first round of the playoffs and there were more fights and hangovers from that regular season game. Everytime they play each other it is some of the most physical play.
Best rivalry is so hard for me to be objective. As an Islanders fan we had us vs Pittsburg with that huge rivalry in 2011 and you can look up that game on youtube which was an instant free for all essentially. Then Isles vs Rangers and Isles vs Toronto but what's interesting there it's more of a fan rivalry than team one. The battle of Alberta being revitalized though is very fun and is probably my favorite.
In my opinion the best rivalry in the past decade has been the Caps vs the Pens. So many battles in the playoffs and so many crazy moments. All the years Pittsburgh was on top against Washington in the playoffs then in 2018 that changed with Washington finally knocking out Pittsburgh and then going on to win a Cup. I think it was very entertaining and enjoyable to watch Pittsburgh and Washington battle in the past decade.
I'd say either Ducks-Sharks, Sharks-Kings, or Kings-Ducks, especially when they were gunning for the Stanley Cup. Also, I'd like to nominate Edmonton-Calgary, now that's it's gained relevance again.
Rangers and Islanders. I didn't realize how heated it was until I was visiting Manhattan and happened to catch an Islanders vs Rangers game at Madison Square Garden. The atmosphere was great and Rangers fans still chant "Potvin Sucks" talking about Denis Potvin from the 80's. Awesome rivalry. Battle of Alberta is heating up now though.
I think it depends on the time of the decade, for example at the beginning of the decade, when the flyers and penguins had some crazy playoff series seemed to re-ignite that rivalry that has since died off (just not as much intensity). Another rivalry that I thought was intense was the Washington and penguins later in the decade when it seemed that Washington just couldn't make it past the pens. As a flyers fan, I was happy to see Washington finally break through and win the cup.
For me as a Canucks fan the best rivalry is without a doubt Vancouver Chicago. I always love watching when they play each other it just always feels like those game mean a little more.
The Penguins and Islanders had a bit of a rivalry throughout the decade because they had all of those brawls on fight night in 2011 then they had the really physical playoff series in 2013 and the rivalry kept on going and eventually was renewed in the playoffs last year throughout the series you could tell the teams didn’t like each other.
The Flames' retro is great and vibrant, but we have a local supermarket chain here (Super C) that uses the same colours with a big C as a logo. Once I noticed that, it's hard not to associate the two together.
I think LA and Chicago. in 2013- 2015. those games where epic i remember those games well. But Vancouver and Calgary where a good one two. like when the coach tried to get into the Flames dressing room and all those fights!
the best rivalry in the last 10 years is such a tough question to answer, but I’m going with a bit of a sleeper aka San José vs St. Louis. some may be questioning my pick, but hear me out the Sharks and Blues have had incredible players throughout the last decade (Thornton, Tarasenko, Marleau, Binnington, Burns, O’Reilly, etc) and every single matchup between these two teams are surprisingly heated almost every game is close, both teams have respect for one another, and they met in a heated Western Conference Final two times in a span of four years. SJ-STL is a great rivalry that is under appreciated due to them being in different divisions
The Penguins and capitals is what I think is the greatest rivalry in the last decade, they have been slugging it out for the top of the Metropolitan division over the last few years along with each team having to beat the other in a close series in the playoffs to go on to a Stanley cup. Star players on both sides plus when they play you always get a physical and close game. I think this is the best rivalry in the last decade and one of the best all time.
I really enjoyed the Chicago and Vancouver rivalry. I followed the canucks alot back the when the rivalry was really on (maybe from 2009 to like 2014). I know it’s a pretty underrated rivalry but still, I wanted to come up with something more unique than Montreal and Boston, even though it was more intense.
going out in a nutshell, kind of the underdog rivalry, but I gotta say Colorado and Minnesota. The 2013-2014 playoffs were a huge kicker to the rivalry and it's just progressed from that point!
I have 2 rivalrys that I can think of that were some of the best one was the Blackhawks vs Canucks for the early 2010s because the 3 playoff match ups in 09, 10 ,and 11 were flat out blood baths and you'll actually get that heated competition till 2014. For best division rivalry of the decade I would say it is the Blackhawks vs Blues regular season game feel like playoff games in 2014 and 2016 the two team faced off in the playoffs and they were blood baths.
I think the Biggest rivalry in the last decade is LA Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. They were the two best teams in Western Conference. The games were always close in playoffs and during the season. They also both won Stanley Cup in the decade (2 LA - 3 Chicago)
I think that the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators have a rivalry. I think this because they are in the same division, they played each other in the playoffs last year, and the winter classic they played in this year.
Penguins vs Flyers. In the last decade they have had some of the most intense games where the players and fans legitimately hate each other. They have had some great playoff series and when they play, it feels like either team could win regardless of standings
I’m definitely biased about this because I’m a die hard ducks fan but I say ducks and Kings all day. There was one game that in the first period there were 6 fights back to back. There’s the freeway face off and even the stadium series
The best rivalry in my opinion is the knights vs the sharks. I know it’s a pretty new rivalry but to me that Play-off round is already so iconic. I hope that this rivalry will have an absurd future.
I love the Kings-Ducks rivalry. It is always just a heated matchup, and I always watch the games when it’s on. I am a kings fan, so I am biased. The Battle of Alberta is a close 2nd.
hawks kings was the best rivalry of the last decade because it wouldn't seem like it now but the wast was the top conference in the nhl and who was at the top for a lot of years Chicago and Los Angles and even now that they aren't at the top anymore its still good hockey to watch
The greatest Rivalry in the last decade and coming years would be the Stars and the Blues, they have been to 2 game 7's in the last 4 years and they could become a rivalry that grows strong. Another suggestion would be the Capitals and the Penguins
In my opinion the best rivalry is pittsburgh vs Washington because they are always fighting for the top of the metropolitan, they both have won cups in the past 4 years, and Crosby and Ovi are two of the best players in the game right now
The most best rivalry i think is either Pittsburgh vs. Washington, Pittsburgh vs. Columbus or San Jose vs. Vegas. Call me bias because i am huge fan of Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Vegas. I love watching these teams play when i get a chance and they are all fantastic.
To me it is the Chicago vs Tampa bay rivalry because obviously the cup final in 2015 but my brother is a Chicago blackhawks fan and I am a lightning fan and it has always been exciting at our house every time they play. Except now obviously, LETS GO BOLTS
The only good rivalries that come to mind are Leafs/Bruins, Sharks/Knights, Caps/Pens. The best of those has to be Toronto/Boston, these last two years in the first round have been really brutal series.
Epic Hunter this rivalry wasn’t the best of the last decade because it’s more just getting renewed. I can’t wait to keep watching this rivalry just as a hockey fan in general
Three sure things in life, as once said at a CFL game this past season ... death, taxes and Edmonton sucks. But I’m fine changing that last one to Calgary. There’s no better a rivalry than the Battle of Alberta, whether in the NHL or CFL.
I may be biased as a Rangers fan but ever since they played each other in the finals in 2014, the Rangers and kings have had a sneaky rivalry. The way that series went down despite it being only 5 games, with the intense close games and the referee decisions, made most Rangers fans develop a hatred towards the Kings. Additionally each meeting between the two teams since has still been an intense and fiery game even with both teams being less talented than they once were.
I want to say Islanders vs Panthers because I am an Islanders fan but I have to go with Penguins vs Capitals. It is always a good series when they play
Best Rivalry: The best rivalry is the Freeway Faceoff, Ducks vs. Kings. These two have never liked each other and even took their rivalry outdoors to Dodger Stadium in 2014.
Montreal vs Boston for me. It is still intense. It has also been around for over 90 years. I love the Boston vs Montreal rivalry. I hope the play again in the playoffs
I think the best rivalry is the Chicago Blackhawks vs the St. Louis Blues. The fans hate one another’s team and just recently in the 2020 All-Star game, whenever Patrick Kane’s name gets announced, a lot of the fans started booing him just because of the bitter rivalry we have. I am a huge Blackhawks fan and was excited when Kane won the sharpshooting contest.
I know it's a (relatively) new one, but Vegas and San Jose. Whenever thee two teams play each other I always watch. ESPECIALLY after the 2019 playoffs.
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Penguins and capitals because of the playoff series against each other. Plus you have Crosby and Ovi going at it. And to top it off they are both in the same division.
Yes. I agree
I think the best rivalry is USA vs Canada. I don’t know if international teams count but they are going back and forth with the each other going for the gold and the whole country gets into it. The fans get emotional and it has been so intense since the comeback in the women’s gold medal game back in 2014 and the golden goal of course.
My answer has to be the battle of Pennsylvania, Flyers vs. Penguins. There were few match ups in the last decade that had such intensity in every game, but this one had the "playoff feel" in every regular season game (and those playoff series games, unforgettable!)
Usually teams play smart but intense game during the playoffs, but these two let their rivalry get the best of them and all those games were nothing but emotion, A LOT of goals and game plans were nowhere to be seen. There were no telling who would win on any given night, and both teams hold grudges that fueled the next meetings between the two teams.
I love the stadium series for the pens and flyers. 2 colors with black instead of white is 🔥!
I was at that game. My pens won
For me the best rivalry in the past decade is Pittsburgh vs. Washington. They have been the two top teams for a lot of that time. Plus you have the two best players in the past decade Ovi and Crosby going up against each other. Always fun games to watch.
I think that the one of the biggest rivalry’s in the NHL this past decade was the Rangers and Lightning. I choose this because of the playoff history towards the middle of the decade, but then these two teams have traded so many players between each other that each team just wanted to win that game against their old team.
I think the most underrated rivalry has to be Preds vs. Ducks. They met three times in the playoffs in the past decade. Even today their games are always intense!
I'm a Nashville fan and love when they play the ducks. It was awesome beating them in the WCF in '17
@@TecMatt I was at game 3 of the WCF. let's go preds!
@@andrewm.8228 go Preds!
Caps v Pens. Ovi v Crosby, you get to see the best two players of a generation go head to head. Both have an amazing supporting cast as well. Each game had playoff implications along with a potential playoff series nearly every year. Always a game to circle on the calendar
Cooper Greensage couldn’t agree more ! Ovi v Crosby Legendary stuff
Hands down Flyers vs. Penguins cause everytime they play especially in the playoffs there's always a fight. And maybe a few suspensions.
Yes. I agree
Sal Vunlcano is actually an American Reality TV Star. It's actually kinda crazy he's in this video. Didn't know he was a Hartford fan.
Also Devils V Rangers. LETS GO DEVS!!!
Hunter Regelsky that wasn’t actually him lol
Hunter Regelsky Unfortunately, I’m not the real sal😕
So the 2010s best rivalry. I honestly have to go with the Battles of the NY Metro area between NJ and NYI, NJ and NYR and NYI and NYR. This might be a little bit bias because I'm a rangers fan, but just think about all the crazy moments that have happened in this. The countless playoff battles, Kovalchuk OT winner, The outdoor games, just the intensity in these games is what I absolutely love
I missed last weeks video. But my favorite jersey OF All TIME is the black Tampa Bay Lightning jersey used from 2007-2011. As for the question, the best rivalry of the decade was definitely Tampa Bay Vs. Boston. From Nathan Hortons Game 7 goal in 2011 to Tampa’s riveting game 5 win in 2018. Nothing short of awesomeness when ever these two play!
The greatest rivalry in the past decade (well in this case since the 2017-18 season) the Sharks and Golden Knights
Edmonton Oilers Vs Calgary Flames 🔥
Because there’s so much fights and lots more things
In the last decade I would say the best would be boston-Toronto. It's definitely a newer one in terms of how long it has been going on but I think in the last 2-3 years especially it has really grown. It all really started I would say in 2013 with Boston's come back win and has continued to grow. Both teams hate each other and it has become very fun to watch.
Boston vs Vancouver. When I see these two playing, I immediately think back to the 2011 final. It was an incredible series, that however, ended terribly with the Vancouver riots after game 7. Even though there is only 1/4 or less of the players playing with the teams today, the rivalry and the history will always make a fantastic hockey game to watch.
Wow those are some nice jerseys - impressed how many all star jerseys are in here. Fun video- thanks!
hands down Pittsburgh vs Philly. Their playoffs series would get so intense and they genuinely had a very real hatred for each other throughout the decade. It was so awesome to watch them beat on each other
For me it’s Vegas and San Jose, the games they play it’s always hard hitting high scoring games. Plus 2 years playing each other in playoffs helped it get started. unfortunately there probably won’t be a 3rd series this year
I’d have to say it was the Canucks and Blackhawks in the early 2010’s, a bit underrated but when Burrows beat them in 2011 overtime game 7 with the superman puck grab blackhawk down goal, and the announcers yelling how Vancouver slayed the dragon, one of the best moments as a nucks fan!
One of my favorite jerseys that I recently added to my collection is the Canucks jersey with the huge red, yellow and black V stripes on the front.
A second one is the original Oilers jersey (with the lighter shade of blue than is used today).
I really like my Hamilton Tigers (NHL) jersey from the 1920s. Very plain and simple, but pretty unique. Living in Houston, people see it and think I teach at a high school whose teams are Tigers because of the big H on the chest.
As far as a rivalry goes, nothing tops Vegas and San Jose today, which probably went up a notch with VGK hiring DeBoer. But in the 1960s nothing topped Chicago v. Detroit.
Chicago vs Vancouver is one many people forget. Was a fun rivalry for a few years. Chicago vs LA and Chicago vs Tampa are also some good ones
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Flyers Penguins battle of PA Is the best rivalry. 2 playoff series one win for each two stadium series with one win each (with nasty jerseys also). So many fights and stuff it’s just awesome. Going to a Pens, Flyers game in Philly is just awesome. Never been to one in Pittsburgh but hope I can get there some day.
Toronto Maple Leafs training jersey is by far the coolest.
I think the greatest rivalry this decade is Chicago and L.A., just for the fact that they traded cup wins from 2012 to 2015. Those series between them were always intense and came down to the wire most of the time. A good example being in 2014. It took a game 7 OT winner from Alec Martinez, the one who eventually scored the double OT winner in game 5 to win the Stanley Cup, to beat Chicago.
To answer your question about the different arms Atlanta Thrashers
The caps and pens are truly one of the greatest stories of the league since the lockout. Both teams drafted altering players and restated there fan base by a lot. Until Connor McDavid there were no two players like Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin
If there was a game I never wanted to miss in the past decade it would have to be Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia. I don’t ever remember a dull moment between these two teams. From the stars all the way down to the fourth liners you knew everyone was going to be playing with playoff intensity and you never wanted to miss a minute.
There were so many rivalries in the last decade, but recently I have to go with Vegas/San Jose. Vegas met them in both trips in the playoffs in their first 2 years and they brought a heavy 7 game series. It will be a shame to possibly not see another series this coming playoffs.
The best rivalry in the last decade was Anaheim and Chicago. Both were powerhouse teams in the west in the beginning of the decade. The barely missed each other in 2013 (WCQF), same in 2014 (WCSF) and then they finally made met in the best playoff series I've ever seen in the WCF of 2015. Almost every game was decided in OT, comebacks, insanely loud crowds, tension and teo sides of a coin. Chicago trying to avenge 2014 and to reclaim the Cup. Anaheim trying to finally make it to the Final for the first time since '07 after so many Game 7 losses. That led to each team fighting for the rest of the decade to reach that level of skill again. And even this season, with both teams struggling, their games are still epic, with remnants of 2015 still there.
I'm happy to find another sharks fan (I have the stadium jersey)
Jealous!
Toronto and Boston has got to be the best rivalry in the past decade. 2013, 2018, 2019. It’s always intense and gritty when these teams play, whether it’s a regular season game in November or a playoff game, this is hands down the best rivalry in the NHL within the past 10 years.
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Hard to say for sure, but. PHOENIX coyotes 96-03 green alternate jersey. Atlanta Thrashers original home and away. Original CBJ. There’s been so many awesome jerseys through the years, but the new ones haven’t been able to catch eyes like the starter/ccm/kohos did
Boston vs Canadians. They have always been rivals but the early decade rivalry was so entertaining and fun with the aggressiveness and skill plus Tim the tank was a legend
One of the best rivalries is the Lightning and the Caps because they are always fighting for the presidents trophy and it was a battle between Ovi and Stamkos to see who could win the cup first, in 2018 the eastern conference finals had a lot of agression and emotion.
I would say Penguins vs. Flyers. Remember back to 2012 when the Pens & Flyers played one of the last games of the season and the benches cleared for a fight and even the coaches were going at it. Then they met about a week later for the first round of the playoffs and there were more fights and hangovers from that regular season game. Everytime they play each other it is some of the most physical play.
Flyers vs penguins, two separate playoff series that were both intense and two outdoor games. Whenever these two teams play it’s always hectic
GREATEST RIVALRY IN THE LAST DECADE: The Ottawa Senators vs Eugene Melnyk.
Dan Podjun - Melnyk vs. the fans in Ottawa tops that. GO SENS GO!!
patrik stefan vs an empty net. eric lindros vs eric lindros
Best rivalry is so hard for me to be objective. As an Islanders fan we had us vs Pittsburg with that huge rivalry in 2011 and you can look up that game on youtube which was an instant free for all essentially. Then Isles vs Rangers and Isles vs Toronto but what's interesting there it's more of a fan rivalry than team one. The battle of Alberta being revitalized though is very fun and is probably my favorite.
Ottawa 67’s killer puck jerseys the best in the CHL
In my opinion the best rivalry in the past decade has been the Caps vs the Pens. So many battles in the playoffs and so many crazy moments. All the years Pittsburgh was on top against Washington in the playoffs then in 2018 that changed with Washington finally knocking out Pittsburgh and then going on to win a Cup. I think it was very entertaining and enjoyable to watch Pittsburgh and Washington battle in the past decade.
I'd say either Ducks-Sharks, Sharks-Kings, or Kings-Ducks, especially when they were gunning for the Stanley Cup. Also, I'd like to nominate Edmonton-Calgary, now that's it's gained relevance again.
Rangers and Islanders. I didn't realize how heated it was until I was visiting Manhattan and happened to catch an Islanders vs Rangers game at Madison Square Garden. The atmosphere was great and Rangers fans still chant "Potvin Sucks" talking about Denis Potvin from the 80's. Awesome rivalry. Battle of Alberta is heating up now though.
I think it depends on the time of the decade, for example at the beginning of the decade, when the flyers and penguins had some crazy playoff series seemed to re-ignite that rivalry that has since died off (just not as much intensity). Another rivalry that I thought was intense was the Washington and penguins later in the decade when it seemed that Washington just couldn't make it past the pens. As a flyers fan, I was happy to see Washington finally break through and win the cup.
Forgotten how amazing the old asymetrical Pens away jersey was.
The original ducks jersey. The same one the they wore at the Junior Goodwill games against Iceland
For me as a Canucks fan the best rivalry is without a doubt Vancouver Chicago. I always love watching when they play each other it just always feels like those game mean a little more.
Pavel bure flying in the early 90s Canucks jersey was awesome and north stars, whalers,nordiques
I’ll give you 3 great rivalries. San Jose vs La. Pittsburg vs Washington. Boston vs Toronto. All great playoff rivalries.
The Penguins and Islanders had a bit of a rivalry throughout the decade because they had all of those brawls on fight night in 2011 then they had the really physical playoff series in 2013 and the rivalry kept on going and eventually was renewed in the playoffs last year throughout the series you could tell the teams didn’t like each other.
GREATEST RIVALRY IN THE LAST DECADE: Justin vs Hockey Logos with words on them.
The Flames' retro is great and vibrant, but we have a local supermarket chain here (Super C) that uses the same colours with a big C as a logo. Once I noticed that, it's hard not to associate the two together.
I think LA and Chicago. in 2013- 2015. those games where epic i remember those games well. But Vancouver and Calgary where a good one two. like when the coach tried to get into the Flames dressing room and all those fights!
Hey Neil the guy who picked Hartford Whalers "Sal Vulcano" is actually a famouse comedian and actor check out his show Impractical Jokers
the best rivalry in the last 10 years is such a tough question to answer, but I’m going with a bit of a sleeper aka San José vs St. Louis. some may be questioning my pick, but hear me out
the Sharks and Blues have had incredible players throughout the last decade (Thornton, Tarasenko, Marleau, Binnington, Burns, O’Reilly, etc) and every single matchup between these two teams are surprisingly heated
almost every game is close, both teams have respect for one another, and they met in a heated Western Conference Final two times in a span of four years. SJ-STL is a great rivalry that is under appreciated due to them being in different divisions
The Penguins and capitals is what I think is the greatest rivalry in the last decade, they have been slugging it out for the top of the Metropolitan division over the last few years along with each team having to beat the other in a close series in the playoffs to go on to a Stanley cup. Star players on both sides plus when they play you always get a physical and close game. I think this is the best rivalry in the last decade and one of the best all time.
GREATEST RIVALRY IN THE LAST DECADE: Neil vs any piece of hockey merchandise made by Fanatics.
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I agree with the wild logo but it they tweaked the piping it'll be one of my favorite
Calgary and Edmonton fight like the 80’s
I really enjoyed the Chicago and Vancouver rivalry. I followed the canucks alot back the when the rivalry was really on (maybe from 2009 to like 2014). I know it’s a pretty underrated rivalry but still, I wanted to come up with something more unique than Montreal and Boston, even though it was more intense.
Tampa and Detroit had a good one a couple years ago if you remember that line brawl during the playoffs.
Pittsburgh vs Washington. Ovie vs Crosby. How many meetings in the playoffs did they have?
Four
going out in a nutshell, kind of the underdog rivalry, but I gotta say Colorado and Minnesota. The 2013-2014 playoffs were a huge kicker to the rivalry and it's just progressed from that point!
I have 2 rivalrys that I can think of that were some of the best one was the Blackhawks vs Canucks for the early 2010s because the 3 playoff match ups in 09, 10 ,and 11 were flat out blood baths and you'll actually get that heated competition till 2014. For best division rivalry of the decade I would say it is the Blackhawks vs Blues regular season game feel like playoff games in 2014 and 2016 the two team faced off in the playoffs and they were blood baths.
I think the Biggest rivalry in the last decade is LA Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. They were the two best teams in Western Conference. The games were always close in playoffs and during the season. They also both won Stanley Cup in the decade (2 LA - 3 Chicago)
It’s the Penguins Flyers they met in the playoffs a lot and they played in the stadium series twice
I think that the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators have a rivalry. I think this because they are in the same division, they played each other in the playoffs last year, and the winter classic they played in this year.
Nashville-Winnipeg was fun for a minute there but didn't last long enough. Gotta go penguins-flyers
Vegas and San Jose rivalry was pretty intense, anytime they would play eachother it was a must watch.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Sharks jersey at 5:05 - cool jersey!
I loved watching Blackhawks-Kings that one gets my vote
Penguins vs Flyers. In the last decade they have had some of the most intense games where the players and fans legitimately hate each other. They have had some great playoff series and when they play, it feels like either team could win regardless of standings
I’m definitely biased about this because I’m a die hard ducks fan but I say ducks and Kings all day. There was one game that in the first period there were 6 fights back to back. There’s the freeway face off and even the stadium series
The best rivalry in my opinion is the knights vs the sharks. I know it’s a pretty new rivalry but to me that Play-off round is already so iconic. I hope that this rivalry will have an absurd future.
I love the Kings-Ducks rivalry. It is always just a heated matchup, and I always watch the games when it’s on. I am a kings fan, so I am biased. The Battle of Alberta is a close 2nd.
I love the red and green Minnesota Jersey it is different unique and it brings out a country vibe to me
I have a few rivalries, Canadiens/Leafs, Caps/Pens, Preds/Jets, Leafs/Bruins, and Vegas/San Jose
hawks kings was the best rivalry of the last decade because it wouldn't seem like it now but the wast was the top conference in the nhl and who was at the top for a lot of years Chicago and Los Angles and even now that they aren't at the top anymore its still good hockey to watch
The Quebec Nordiques jersey will always be the greatest jersey in franchise history.
The greatest Rivalry in the last decade and coming years would be the Stars and the Blues, they have been to 2 game 7's in the last 4 years and they could become a rivalry that grows strong. Another suggestion would be the Capitals and the Penguins
In my opinion the best rivalry is pittsburgh vs Washington because they are always fighting for the top of the metropolitan, they both have won cups in the past 4 years, and Crosby and Ovi are two of the best players in the game right now
the battle of alberta is the biggest one of all time.with what just happened in the last one,easily #1 for me
My favorite jerseys are the old Colorado Rockies ones with the Colorado flag on them
The most best rivalry i think is either Pittsburgh vs. Washington, Pittsburgh vs. Columbus or San Jose vs. Vegas. Call me bias because i am huge fan of Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Vegas. I love watching these teams play when i get a chance and they are all fantastic.
I can't pick one rivalry so here's my top 3 in no specific order:
Penguins vs Capitals
Canucks vs Bruins
Penguins vs Flyers
these are my favourite to watch not necessarily the most heated
I think the best rivalry if Pens Flyers, every time they played each other there’s always big hits and a lot a fights
To me it is the Chicago vs Tampa bay rivalry because obviously the cup final in 2015 but my brother is a Chicago blackhawks fan and I am a lightning fan and it has always been exciting at our house every time they play. Except now obviously, LETS GO BOLTS
The only good rivalries that come to mind are Leafs/Bruins, Sharks/Knights, Caps/Pens. The best of those has to be Toronto/Boston, these last two years in the first round have been really brutal series.
It has to be the battle of Alberta because of Tkachuk the 🐢 and the golden rule of ABC (anybody but Calgary)
Epic Hunter this rivalry wasn’t the best of the last decade because it’s more just getting renewed. I can’t wait to keep watching this rivalry just as a hockey fan in general
Three sure things in life, as once said at a CFL game this past season ... death, taxes and Edmonton sucks. But I’m fine changing that last one to Calgary. There’s no better a rivalry than the Battle of Alberta, whether in the NHL or CFL.
It’s a Tie between Whalers & Anaheim Ducks 90’s Jersey.
I may be biased as a Rangers fan but ever since they played each other in the finals in 2014, the Rangers and kings have had a sneaky rivalry. The way that series went down despite it being only 5 games, with the intense close games and the referee decisions, made most Rangers fans develop a hatred towards the Kings. Additionally each meeting between the two teams since has still been an intense and fiery game even with both teams being less talented than they once were.
Im gonna be late to the party but my favourite is the Buffalo Sabres alternate jersey from 2013 to 2015
I have 3 favorite Jerseys Atlanta Thrashers alternate from 2005 preds 2010 home Jersey and the old east vs west allstar Jerseys from 92
I want to say Islanders vs Panthers because I am an Islanders fan but I have to go with Penguins vs Capitals. It is always a good series when they play
Best Rivalry: The best rivalry is the Freeway Faceoff, Ducks vs. Kings. These two have never liked each other and even took their rivalry outdoors to Dodger Stadium in 2014.
Montreal vs Boston for me. It is still intense. It has also been around for over 90 years. I love the Boston vs Montreal rivalry. I hope the play again in the playoffs
I think the best rivalry is the Chicago Blackhawks vs the St. Louis Blues. The fans hate one another’s team and just recently in the 2020 All-Star game, whenever Patrick Kane’s name gets announced, a lot of the fans started booing him just because of the bitter rivalry we have. I am a huge Blackhawks fan and was excited when Kane won the sharpshooting contest.
I would say ANAHEIM and LOS Angeles especially early in the decade