Claim: Ten teams competed in the Eastern Conference of the  2002–03 New Jersey Devils season, with the New York Devils leading the pack.
Evidence: P- Ottawa Senators Y- New Jersey Devils Y- Tampa Bay Lightning X- Philadelphia Flyers X- Toronto Maple Leafs X- Washington Capitals X- Boston Bruins X- New York Islanders New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Atlanta Thrashers Buffalo Sabres Florida Panthers Pittsburgh Penguins Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference