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Stanley Cup Winners by Team (Franchise Pages)

This article summarizes how many Stanley Cups each NHL franchise has won, when they won them, and what eras define each team's championship history. From Montreal's dynasty dominance to recent first-time winners, here's the complete franchise breakdown. Twenty-seven different franchises have won at least one Stanley Cup since the NHL took control in 1918.

January 25, 2026

Montreal Canadiens: 24 Stanley Cups

The most successful franchise in NHL history:

The Montreal Canadiens lead all NHL teams with 24 Stanley Cup championships, including 23 in the NHL era (post-1915). Their dominance spans multiple generations, from the Original Six era through the 1970s and into the 1990s.

Championship Years: 1916, 1924, 1930, 1931, 1944, 1946, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1986, 1993

Dynasty Eras:

1956-1960: Five consecutive Cups
1976-1979: Four consecutive Cups
Original Six dominance: 10 Cups from 1944-1969

Most Recent: 1993 (31+ years ago)

Despite three-decade drought, Montreal remains NHL's winningest franchise by wide margin.

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Toronto Maple Leafs: 13 Stanley Cups

Second all-time but longest Original Six drought:

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, second-most in NHL history. However, their last championship came in 1967, creating the longest active Cup drought among Original Six teams.

Championship Years: 1918 (as Arenas), 1922 (as St. Patricks), 1932, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967

Dynasty Era:

1940s: Five Cups in eight years (1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949)
1960s: Four Cups in six years (1962, 1963, 1964, 1967)

Most Recent: 1967 (57+ years ago)

Toronto's drought has become defining characteristic of franchise despite historical success.

Detroit Red Wings: 11 Stanley Cups

Dominant in late 1990s and 2000s:

The Detroit Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, with dominance under Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov, and Nicklas Lidstrom defining modern era.

Championship Years: 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008

Dynasty Era:

1950s: Four Cups in six years (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955)
Late 1990s-2000s: Four Cups in 11 years under Scotty Bowman

Most Recent: 2008

Detroit's modern dynasty featured elite European talent alongside North American stars.

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Boston Bruins: 6 Stanley Cups

Consistent contender across eras:

The Boston Bruins have won six Stanley Cups, with Bobby Orr's era and recent 2011 championship defining franchise.

Championship Years: 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, 2011

Notable Eras:

Bobby Orr era: Two Cups (1970, 1972)
2011: Tim Thomas leads to sixth Cup

Most Recent: 2011

Boston reached Finals multiple times since 2011 but hasn't won again.

Chicago Blackhawks: 6 Stanley Cups

Modern dynasty built around Kane and Toews:

The Chicago Blackhawks have won six Stanley Cups, with three in six years (2010, 2013, 2015) defining modern era.

Championship Years: 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015

Dynasty Era:

2010-2015: Three Cups in six years around Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith

Most Recent: 2015

Chicago's modern dynasty ended but left lasting impact on salary cap era.

Edmonton Oilers: 5 Stanley Cups

1980s dynasty powered by Gretzky:

The Edmonton Oilers won five Stanley Cups in seven years during 1980s, powered by Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, and Paul Coffey.

Championship Years: 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990

Dynasty Era: All five Cups came 1984-1990, dominating decade with elite offense.

Most Recent: 1990

Edmonton hasn't won since Messier-led 1990 team despite having Connor McDavid.

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Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Stanley Cups

Two-era dynasty spanning 25 years:

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won five Stanley Cups across two distinct eras: Mario Lemieux in early 1990s and Sidney Crosby in 2000s-2010s.

Championship Years: 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, 2017

Dynasty Eras:

1991-1992: Back-to-back with Lemieux and Jagr
2009-2017: Three Cups with Crosby and Malkin

Most Recent: 2017

Pittsburgh's two-era success shows franchise's ability to rebuild around generational talent.

New York Rangers: 4 Stanley Cups

1994 ended 54-year drought:

The New York Rangers have won four Stanley Cups, with 1994 championship ending famous 54-year drought under Mark Messier's leadership.

Championship Years: 1928, 1933, 1940, 1994

Signature Finals: 1994: Rangers defeat Vancouver Canucks in seven games at MSG

Most Recent: 1994

Rangers have reached Finals since but haven't won second Cup in salary cap era.

New York Islanders: 4 Stanley Cups

Early 1980s dynasty:

The New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups (1980-1983), matching Montreal's streak.

Championship Years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Dynasty Era: Four consecutive Cups built around Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, Denis Potvin

Most Recent: 1983

Islanders haven't won since dynasty ended over 40 years ago.

Three-Cup Franchises

Teams with three championships:

New Jersey Devils: 1995, 2000, 2003 Martin Brodeur-led dynasty with defensive trap system.

Colorado Avalanche: 1996, 2001, 2022 Two eras: Joe Sakic/Patrick Roy (1996, 2001), Nathan MacKinnon/Cale Makar (2022).

Two-Cup Franchises

Teams with two championships:

Los Angeles Kings: 2012, 2014 Jonathan Quick-led back-to-back Cups.

Dallas Stars: 1999, (2024 pending) Mike Modano era championship.

Tampa Bay Lightning: 2020, 2021 Back-to-back bubble Cups with Vasilevskiy, Hedman, Kucherov.

Philadelphia Flyers: 1974, 1975 Broad Street Bullies back-to-back championships.

One-Cup Franchises

Teams with single championship:

Recent Winners:

Carolina Hurricanes: 2006
Anaheim Ducks: 2007
Washington Capitals: 2018
St. Louis Blues: 2019
Vegas Golden Knights: 2023
Florida Panthers: 2024

Historical Winners:

Calgary Flames: 1989

Never Won Stanley Cup

Franchises still seeking first championship:

Original Franchises:

Buffalo Sabres (founded 1970)
Vancouver Canucks (founded 1970)

Expansion Era:

San Jose Sharks
Nashville Predators
Winnipeg Jets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Minnesota Wild
Arizona Coyotes
Ottawa Senators (modern franchise)
Seattle Kraken

These teams represent NHL's longest championship droughts, with some never reaching Finals.

The Verdict

Montreal Canadiens' 24 Stanley Cups dwarf all other franchises, with Toronto (13) and Detroit (11) forming distant second tier. Original Six teams own majority of championships despite expansion adding 25+ teams.

Modern parity has spread championships more evenly, with seven different winners from 2018-2024 showing salary cap era competitiveness.

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