The Complete Stanley Cup Winners List with Every Winner Since 1893 to 2024

The Stanley Cup is given out every year to the hockey team that braves the NHL and goes all the way to the top. After beating every other team in the playoffs, they are given the Stanley Cup. It’s the most prestigious award in hockey, made even more special by the fact it’s so old. Below you’ll find a history of the Stanley Cup and a list of Stanley Cup winners.

Stanley Cup History

The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy award in North American sports, having been commissioned in 1892. Back then, it was the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, donated on behalf of Canada’s Governor General Lord Stanley of Preston. The award name was a mouthful, so there are no prizes for guessing where the name Stanley came from when they found a shorter title.

The Cup is so old that its history is messy, seeing as it predates the modern playoff system and spans several eras. For example, it began as the Challenge Cup where winners held it until confronted and beaten by a challenger team. It then became the prize between competing leagues like the National Hockey Association, Pacific Coast Hockey Association, and Maritime Professional Hockey League.

After those competitors folded in time, the NHL took over the Cup in 1926. Today, it still remains the NHL’s number one prize that every hockey team competes for – if they can even make the playoffs. Fans bet on who will take the Cup every year, including our fans at BetVictor. If you plan to join in the action, you can find more information on minimizing losses through our safe and responsible gambling portal.

Who has won the Stanley Cup the most?

The Montreal Canadiens have won a record 24 times in total. Hoever, the last time they won the award was in 1993.

Which NHL teams have never won the Stanley Cup?

• Vancouver Canucks
• Buffalo Sabres
• Ottawa Senators
• San Jose Sharks
• Nashville Predators
• Columbus Blue Jackets
• Minnesota Wild
• Seattle Kraken
• Winnipeg Jets
• Arizona Coyotes

The Stanley Cup Winners List

Many teams have won the Stanley Cup across its over 125-year history. Below you’ll find the complete list, including the challenger era that pre-dates the NHL entirely. Where years have been skipped, the Cup didn’t change hands or an NHL lockout canceled the season. See who has won the Stanley Cup by year below:

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