| Wales Conference | Campbell Conference | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Division | Patrick Division | Norris Division | Smythe Division |
| Boston Bruins | New Jersey Devils | Chicago Black Hawks | Calgary Flames |
| Buffalo Sabres | New York Islanders | Detroit Red Wings | Edmonton Oilers |
| Hartford Whalers | New York Rangers | Minnesota North Stars | Los Angeles Kings |
| Montreal Canadiens | Philadelphia Flyers | St. Louis Blues | Vancouver Canucks |
| Quebec Nordiques | Pittsburgh Penguins | Toronto Maple Leafs | Winnipeg Jets |
| Washington Capitals | |||
The Chicago "Black Hawks" became the "Blackhawks" prior to the 1986-87 season.