1. Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Detroit Red Wings
3. Pittsburgh Penguins
Honorable Mention: Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Boston Bruins

The Columbus Blue Jackets began in 2010 as an expansion team in the National Hockey League. During the next 10 years they’ve won the hearts of their fans, who voted them the region’s favorite pro hockey team. Above, goalie Elvis Merzlikins makes a stop.