Top 5 NHL Teams With Most Stanley Cup Championships Ever

Top 5 NHL Teams With Most Stanley Cup Championships Ever

By Michael Harrison

March 19, 2025 at 07:27 PM

The Montreal Canadiens dominate NHL history with 24 Stanley Cup championships, followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs (13) and Detroit Red Wings (11). The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are tied with 6 championships each.

The Montreal Canadiens achieved an unprecedented feat by winning 5 consecutive Stanley Cups (1956-1960), led by Jean Beliveau, Dickie Moore, and coach Toe Blake. This remains the longest championship streak in NHL history.

NHL Stanley Cup logo

NHL Stanley Cup logo

Teams that have never won the Stanley Cup:

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

Player lifts Stanley Cup overhead

Player lifts Stanley Cup overhead

Career Opportunities in NHL Teams:

  1. Choose your role (coaching, front office, marketing, etc.)
  2. Obtain relevant qualifications and education
  3. Build professional networks through industry events
  4. Apply for positions through sports job platforms

Stanley Cup trophy in professional display

Stanley Cup trophy in professional display

Notable achievements:

  • Toronto Maple Leafs have the most Hall of Fame players
  • Montreal Canadiens held the record for most championships in North American sports until 1999
  • Original Six teams continue to be among the most successful franchises

Wrigley Field entrance sign

Wrigley Field entrance sign

Basketball player leaping for shot

Basketball player leaping for shot

Sports reporter interviewing uniformed athlete

Sports reporter interviewing uniformed athlete

NBA championship titles by franchise

NBA championship titles by franchise

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