The Quebec Nordiques and Montreal Canadiens were the NHL closest teams in Northern New England .
Additionally , until the team relocated to Washington , D.C. for the start of the 2005 season , the Montreal Expos received some fan support in northern New England .
The Quebec Nordiques and Montreal Canadiens were the NHL closest teams in New England     .
Additionally , until the team relocated to Washington , D.C. for the start of the 2005 season , the Montreal Expos received some fan support in northern New England .