Following the Florida Panthers` first Stanley Cup victory in June 2024, secured with a thrilling Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers, attention turns to the teams that are still chasing their inaugural championship. Below is a comprehensive list of NHL franchises that have yet to lift the Stanley Cup.
Active NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup
Buffalo Sabres: Total NHL playoff appearances: 29
Vancouver Canucks: Total NHL playoff appearances: 29
San Jose Sharks: Total NHL playoff appearances: 21
Ottawa Senators: Total NHL playoff appearances: 17
Nashville Predators: Total NHL playoff appearances: 16
Minnesota Wild: Total NHL playoff appearances: 14
Winnipeg Jets: Total NHL playoff appearances: 9
Columbus Blue Jackets: Total NHL playoff appearances: 6
Seattle Kraken: Total NHL playoff appearances: 1
Utah Hockey Club: Total NHL playoff appearances: 0
Defunct NHL Teams That Never Won a Stanley Cup
Arizona Coyotes: Total NHL playoff appearances: 20
Brooklyn Americans: Total NHL playoff appearances: 5
Cleveland Barons: Total NHL playoff appearances: 2
Philadelphia Quakers: Total NHL playoff appearances: 2
