List of NHL franchise post-season droughts
Updated: 11/6/2025, 1:04:39 AM Wikipedia source
Active and all-time National Hockey League (NHL) franchise post-season appearance, post-season series win, Stanley Cup Final and Stanley Cup droughts up to and including the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, are listed below. Those teams which have never made it in franchise history are listed by the season that they entered the league, either as a new franchise or when they merged into the NHL from the disbanded World Hockey Association (WHA) league. These lists do not include the cancelled 2004–05 NHL season when calculating "number of seasons". Among the current 32 NHL teams, ten have never won the Stanley Cup, with the oldest of them being the Vancouver Canucks and the Buffalo Sabres (53 seasons). The longest Stanley Cup drought in NHL history belongs to the Toronto Maple Leafs (57 seasons). Five teams have never reached the Stanley Cup Finals, with the oldest of them being the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes franchise (43 seasons). In 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks ended what was the second-longest Stanley Cup championship drought at 49 seasons (now the sixth-longest). The end of that drought was the first of three consecutive years in which one of the eleven longest such droughts was broken (Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, Boston Bruins in 2011, and Los Angeles Kings in 2012). The Buffalo Sabres have the longest active playoff series win drought at 18 seasons and also have the longest active post-season appearance drought at 14 seasons, a league record. The Florida Panthers have the longest playoff series win drought in league history at 24 seasons, lasting from 1997 to 2022.
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· Longest active droughts › Post-season appearance droughts
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last appearance in post-season
2010–11
Post-season drought
14 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last appearance in post-season
2015–16
Post-season drought
9 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last appearance in post-season
2017–18
Post-season drought
7 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last appearance in post-season
2018–19
Post-season drought
6 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last appearance in post-season
2019–20
Post-season drought
5 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last appearance in post-season
2019–20
Post-season drought
5 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last appearance in post-season
2019–20
Post-season drought
5 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last appearance in post-season
2021–22
Post-season drought
3 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last appearance in post-season
2021–22
Post-season drought
3 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last appearance in post-season
2022–23
Post-season drought
2 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
1 season
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
1 season
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
1 season
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
1 season
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last appearance in post-season
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Post-season drought
1 season
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
1 season
| Team | Last appearance in post-season | Post-season drought |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2010–11 | 14 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2015–16 | 9 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2017–18 | 7 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | 2018–19 | 6 seasons |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2019–20 | 5 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2019–20 | 5 seasons |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2019–20 | 5 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 2021–22 | 3 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2021–22 | 3 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | 2022–23 | 2 seasons |
| Boston Bruins | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| Nashville Predators | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| New York Islanders | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1 season |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2023–24 | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Division championship droughts
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last Divisionchampionship win
1986–87
Divisionchampionship drought
37 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last Divisionchampionship win
1987–88
Divisionchampionship drought
36 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Divisionchampionship win
1990–91
Divisionchampionship drought
33 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Divisionchampionship drought
24 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last Divisionchampionship win
2005–06
Divisionchampionship drought
19 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last Divisionchampionship win
2007–08
Divisionchampionship drought
17 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last Divisionchampionship win
2009–10
Divisionchampionship drought
15 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last Divisionchampionship win
2009–10
Divisionchampionship drought
15 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last Divisionchampionship win
2010–11
Divisionchampionship drought
14 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last Divisionchampionship win
2010–11
Divisionchampionship drought
14 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last Divisionchampionship win
2010–11
Divisionchampionship drought
14 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last Divisionchampionship win
2011–12
Divisionchampionship drought
12 seasons1,2
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last Divisionchampionship win
2016–17
Divisionchampionship drought
8 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last Divisionchampionship win
2016–17
Divisionchampionship drought
8 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last Divisionchampionship win
2016–17
Divisionchampionship drought
8 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last Divisionchampionship win
2018–19
Divisionchampionship drought
6 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last Divisionchampionship win
2018–19
Divisionchampionship drought
6 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last Divisionchampionship win
2019–20
Divisionchampionship drought
5 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Divisionchampionship win
2020–21
Divisionchampionship drought
4 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Divisionchampionship drought
4 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last Divisionchampionship win
2021–22
Divisionchampionship drought
3 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last Divisionchampionship win
2022–23
Divisionchampionship drought
2 seasons
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Carolina Hurricanes
Last Divisionchampionship win
2022–23
Divisionchampionship drought
2 seasons
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Team
Colorado Avalanche
Last Divisionchampionship win
2022–23
Divisionchampionship drought
2 seasons
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last Divisionchampionship win
2023–24
Divisionchampionship drought
1 season
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Last Divisionchampionship win
2023–24
Divisionchampionship drought
1 season
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last Divisionchampionship win
2023–24
Divisionchampionship drought
1 season
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Divisionchampionship drought
1 season
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last Divisionchampionship win
2023–24
Divisionchampionship drought
1 season
| Team | Last Divisionchampionship win | Divisionchampionship drought |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1986–87 | 37 seasons |
| New York Islanders | 1987–88 | 36 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1990–91 | 33 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | 2005–06 | 19 seasons |
| Minnesota Wild | 2007–08 | 17 seasons |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2009–10 | 15 seasons |
| New Jersey Devils | 2009–10 | 15 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2010–11 | 14 seasons |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2010–11 | 14 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | 2010–11 | 14 seasons |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2011–12 | 12 seasons1,2 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2016–17 | 8 seasons |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2016–17 | 8 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2016–17 | 8 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2018–19 | 6 seasons |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2018–19 | 6 seasons |
| St. Louis Blues | 2019–20 | 5 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2020–21 | 4 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | never (inception of franchise in 2021–22) | 4 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 2021–22 | 3 seasons |
| Boston Bruins | 2022–23 | 2 seasons |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2022–23 | 2 seasons |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2022–23 | 2 seasons |
| Dallas Stars | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| Florida Panthers | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 1 season |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1 season |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2023–24 | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Presidents' Trophy droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1962–63
Presidents' Trophy drought
61 seasons1
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Presidents' Trophy drought
57 seasons1
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1974–75)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
3 : 1993–94, 1997–98, 1998–99
Presidents' Trophy drought
50 seasons1,2
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1977–78
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
4 : 1978–79, 1987–88, 1988–89, 2014–15
Presidents' Trophy drought
46 seasons1
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Carolina Hurricanes
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2022–23
Presidents' Trophy drought
45 seasons1,3
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Presidents' Trophy drought
44 seasons1,4,5
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1981–82
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 1983–84
Presidents' Trophy drought
42 seasons1
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1984–85
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
2 : 1985–86, 1986–87
Presidents' Trophy drought
39 seasons1
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1986–87
Presidents' Trophy drought
37 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1988–89
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
2 : 1989–90, 2018–19
Presidents' Trophy drought
35 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1992–93
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
2 : 2012–13, 2016–17
Presidents' Trophy drought
31 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1993–94)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2013–14
Presidents' Trophy drought
31 seasons
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1998–99
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
3 : 2002–03, 2015–16, 2023–24
Presidents' Trophy drought
25 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1999–2000
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2019–20
Presidents' Trophy drought
24 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Presidents' Trophy drought
24 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Presidents' Trophy drought
24 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2002–03
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2005–06
Presidents' Trophy drought
21 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2006–07
Presidents' Trophy drought
18 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2007–08
Presidents' Trophy drought
17 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2008–09
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2009–10
Presidents' Trophy drought
16 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2011–12
Presidents' Trophy drought
13 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2012–13
Presidents' Trophy drought
12 seasons
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2016–17
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2024–25
Presidents' Trophy drought
8 seasons
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
Team
Vegas Golden Knights
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2017–18)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2020–21
Presidents' Trophy drought
8 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2017–18
Presidents' Trophy drought
7 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2018–19
Presidents' Trophy drought
6 seasons
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Team
Colorado Avalanche
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2020–21
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes
1 : 2021–22
Presidents' Trophy drought
4 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Presidents' Trophy drought
4 seasons
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2021–22
Presidents' Trophy drought
3 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2022–23
Presidents' Trophy drought
2 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2023–24
Presidents' Trophy drought
1 season
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Presidents' Trophy drought
1 season
| Team | Last Presidents' Trophy1 | Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner-up finishes | Presidents' Trophy drought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1962–63 | 61 seasons1 | |
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 57 seasons1 | |
| New Jersey Devils | never (inception of franchise in 1974–75) | 3 : 1993–94, 1997–98, 1998–99 | 50 seasons1,2 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1977–78 | 4 : 1978–79, 1987–88, 1988–89, 2014–15 | 46 seasons1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 1 : 2022–23 | 45 seasons1,3 |
| Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 44 seasons1,4,5 | |
| New York Islanders | 1981–82 | 1 : 1983–84 | 42 seasons1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1984–85 | 2 : 1985–86, 1986–87 | 39 seasons1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1986–87 | 37 seasons | |
| Calgary Flames | 1988–89 | 2 : 1989–90, 2018–19 | 35 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1992–93 | 2 : 2012–13, 2016–17 | 31 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | never (inception of franchise in 1993–94) | 1 : 2013–14 | 31 seasons |
| Dallas Stars | 1998–99 | 3 : 2002–03, 2015–16, 2023–24 | 25 seasons |
| St. Louis Blues | 1999–2000 | 1 : 2019–20 | 24 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons | |
| Minnesota Wild | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons | |
| Ottawa Senators | 2002–03 | 1 : 2005–06 | 21 seasons |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2006–07 | 18 seasons | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2007–08 | 17 seasons | |
| San Jose Sharks | 2008–09 | 1 : 2009–10 | 16 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2011–12 | 13 seasons | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2012–13 | 12 seasons | |
| Washington Capitals | 2016–17 | 1 : 2024–25 | 8 seasons |
| Vegas Golden Knights | never (inception of franchise in 2017–18) | 1 : 2020–21 | 8 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2017–18 | 7 seasons | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2018–19 | 6 seasons | |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2020–21 | 1 : 2021–22 | 4 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | never (inception of franchise in 2021–22) | 4 seasons | |
| Florida Panthers | 2021–22 | 3 seasons | |
| Boston Bruins | 2022–23 | 2 seasons | |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 1 season | |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Post-season series win droughts
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last post-seasonseries win
2006–07
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
2 : 2009–10, 2010–11
Postseasonseries win drought
018 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last post-seasonseries win
2012–13
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
3 : 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Postseasonseries win drought
012 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last post-seasonseries win
2013–14
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
6 : 2015–16, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
011 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last post-seasonseries win
2014–15
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
8 : 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
010 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last post-seasonseries win
2016–17
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
1 : 2017–18
Postseasonseries win drought
08 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last post-seasonseries win
2016–17
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
1 : 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
08 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last post-seasonseries win
2017–18
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
5 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24
Postseasonseries win drought
07 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last post-seasonseries win
2017–18
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
4 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
Postseasonseries win drought
07 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last post-seasonseries win
2018–19
Postseasonseries win drought
06 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last post-seasonseries win
2019–20
Postseasonseries win drought
05 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last post-seasonseries win
2019–20
Postseasonseries win drought
05 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last post-seasonseries win
2019–20
Postseasonseries win drought
05 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last post-seasonseries win
2019–20
Postseasonseries win drought
04 seasons1
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last post-seasonseries win
2020–21
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
1 : 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
4 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last post-seasonseries win
2020–21
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
2 : 2022–23, 2023–24
Postseasonseries win drought
4 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last post-seasonseries win
2021–22
Postseasonseries win drought
3 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last post-seasonseries win
2021–22
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
1 : 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
3 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last post-seasonseries win
2021–22
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
3 : 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
3 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last post-seasonseries win
2022–23
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
1 : 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
2 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last post-seasonseries win
2022–23
Postseasonseries win drought
2 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last post-seasonseries win
2023–24
Postseasonseries win drought
1 season
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Team
Colorado Avalanche
Last post-seasonseries win
2023–24
Subsequent post-seasonseries losses
1 : 2024–25
Postseasonseries win drought
1 season
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last post-seasonseries win
2023–24
Postseasonseries win drought
1 season
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last post-seasonseries win
2023–24
Postseasonseries win drought
1 season
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last post-seasonseries win
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Postseasonseries win drought
1 season
| Team | Last post-seasonseries win | Subsequent post-seasonseries losses | Postseasonseries win drought |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2006–07 | 2 : 2009–10, 2010–11 | 018 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2012–13 | 3 : 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 | 012 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | 2013–14 | 6 : 2015–16, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 | 011 seasons |
| Minnesota Wild | 2014–15 | 8 : 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2024–25 | 010 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2016–17 | 1 : 2017–18 | 08 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | 2016–17 | 1 : 2024–25 | 08 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2017–18 | 5 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24 | 07 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2017–18 | 4 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 | 07 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | 2018–19 | 06 seasons | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2019–20 | 05 seasons | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2019–20 | 05 seasons | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2019–20 | 05 seasons | |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2019–20 | 04 seasons1 | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2020–21 | 1 : 2024–25 | 4 seasons |
| New York Islanders | 2020–21 | 2 : 2022–23, 2023–24 | 4 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 2021–22 | 3 seasons | |
| St. Louis Blues | 2021–22 | 1 : 2024–25 | 3 seasons |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2021–22 | 3 : 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 | 3 seasons |
| New Jersey Devils | 2022–23 | 1 : 2024–25 | 2 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | 2022–23 | 2 seasons | |
| Boston Bruins | 2023–24 | 1 season | |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2023–24 | 1 : 2024–25 | 1 season |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 1 season | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2023–24 | 1 season | |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Stanley Cup Finals droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
1966–67
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
5: 1977–78, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02
Stanley CupFinals drought
57 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
1: 2011–12
Stanley CupFinals drought
44 seasons2,3
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
1983–84
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
3: 1992–93, 2019–20, 2020–21
Stanley CupFinals drought
40 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
1998–99
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
2: 2005–06, 2006–07
Stanley CupFinals drought
25 seasons
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000)
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
1: 2017–18
Stanley CupFinals drought
25 seasons4
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Stanley CupFinals drought
24 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
1: 2002–03
Stanley CupFinals drought
24 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2003–04
Stanley CupFinals drought
20 seasons
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Carolina Hurricanes
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2005–06
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
4: 2008–09, 2018–19, 2022–23, 2024–25
Stanley CupFinals drought
019 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2006–07
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
2: 2014–15, 2016–17
Stanley CupFinals drought
018 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2006–07
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
1: 2016–17
Stanley CupFinals drought
018 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2008–09
Stanley CupFinals drought
016 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2009–10
Stanley CupFinals drought
015 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2010–11
Stanley CupFinals drought
014 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2011–12
Stanley CupFinals drought
013 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2013–14
Stanley CupFinals drought
011 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2013–14
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
3: 2014–15, 2021–22, 2023–24
Stanley CupFinals drought
011 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2014–15
Stanley CupFinals drought
010 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2015–16
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
1: 2018–19
Stanley CupFinals drought
09 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2016–17
Stanley CupFinals drought
08 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2016–17
Stanley CupFinals drought
08 seasons
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2017–18
Stanley CupFinals drought
7 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2018–19
Stanley CupFinals drought
6 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2018–19
Stanley CupFinals drought
6 seasons
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2019–20
Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1
3: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
Stanley CupFinals drought
5 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2020–21
Stanley CupFinals drought
4 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Stanley CupFinals drought
4 seasons
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Team
Colorado Avalanche
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2021–22
Stanley CupFinals drought
3 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2021–22
Stanley CupFinals drought
3 seasons
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
Team
Vegas Golden Knights
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
2022–23
Stanley CupFinals drought
2 seasons
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Stanley CupFinals drought
1 season
| Team | Last appearancein Stanley Cup Finals | Subsequent ConferenceFinals losses1 | Stanley CupFinals drought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1966–67 | 5: 1977–78, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02 | 57 seasons |
| Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 1: 2011–12 | 44 seasons2,3 |
| New York Islanders | 1983–84 | 3: 1992–93, 2019–20, 2020–21 | 40 seasons |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1998–99 | 2: 2005–06, 2006–07 | 25 seasons |
| Winnipeg Jets | never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000) | 1: 2017–18 | 25 seasons4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons | |
| Minnesota Wild | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 1: 2002–03 | 24 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 2003–04 | 20 seasons | |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2005–06 | 4: 2008–09, 2018–19, 2022–23, 2024–25 | 019 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2006–07 | 2: 2014–15, 2016–17 | 018 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | 2006–07 | 1: 2016–17 | 018 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2008–09 | 016 seasons | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2009–10 | 015 seasons | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2010–11 | 014 seasons | |
| New Jersey Devils | 2011–12 | 013 seasons | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 2013–14 | 011 seasons | |
| New York Rangers | 2013–14 | 3: 2014–15, 2021–22, 2023–24 | 011 seasons |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2014–15 | 010 seasons | |
| San Jose Sharks | 2015–16 | 1: 2018–19 | 09 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2016–17 | 08 seasons | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2016–17 | 08 seasons | |
| Washington Capitals | 2017–18 | 7 seasons | |
| Boston Bruins | 2018–19 | 6 seasons | |
| St. Louis Blues | 2018–19 | 6 seasons | |
| Dallas Stars | 2019–20 | 3: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 | 5 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2020–21 | 4 seasons | |
| Seattle Kraken | never (inception of franchise in 2021–22) | 4 seasons | |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2021–22 | 3 seasons | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2021–22 | 3 seasons | |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2022–23 | 2 seasons | |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Stanley Cup droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last Stanley Cup
1966–67
Stanley Cupdrought
57 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1970–71)
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
2 : 1974–75, 1998–99
Stanley Cupdrought
54 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1970–71)
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
3 : 1981–82, 1993–94, 2010–11
Stanley Cupdrought
54 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last Stanley Cup
1974–75
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
6 : 1975–76, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1996–97, 2009–10
Stanley Cupdrought
49 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last Stanley Cup
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Stanley Cupdrought
44 seasons1,2
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last Stanley Cup
1982–83
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 1983–84
Stanley Cupdrought
41 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last Stanley Cup
1988–89
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2003–04
Stanley Cupdrought
35 seasons
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last Stanley Cup
1989–90
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
3 : 2005–06, 2023–24, 2024–25
Stanley Cupdrought
34 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1991–92)
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2015–16
Stanley Cupdrought
33 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1992–93)
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2006–07
Stanley Cupdrought
32 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last Stanley Cup
1992–93
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2020–21
Stanley Cupdrought
31 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last Stanley Cup
1993–94
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2013–14
Stanley Cupdrought
30 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1998–99)
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2016–17
Stanley Cupdrought
26 seasons
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000)
Stanley Cupdrought
25 seasons3
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last Stanley Cup
1998–99
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
2 : 1999–2000, 2019–20
Stanley Cupdrought
25 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Stanley Cupdrought
24 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Stanley Cupdrought
24 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last Stanley Cup
2002–03
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2011–12
Stanley Cupdrought
21 seasons
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Carolina Hurricanes
Last Stanley Cup
2005–06
Stanley Cupdrought
019 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last Stanley Cup
2006–07
Stanley Cupdrought
018 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last Stanley Cup
2007–08
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 2008–09
Stanley Cupdrought
017 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last Stanley Cup
2010–11
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
2 : 2012–13, 2018–19
Stanley Cupdrought
014 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Stanley Cup
2013–14
Stanley Cupdrought
011 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last Stanley Cup
2014–15
Stanley Cupdrought
010 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Stanley Cup
2016–17
Stanley Cupdrought
08 seasons
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last Stanley Cup
2017–18
Stanley Cupdrought
07 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last Stanley Cup
2018–19
Stanley Cupdrought
06 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Stanley Cupdrought
4 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last Stanley Cup
2020–21
Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses
1: 2021–22
Stanley Cupdrought
04 seasons
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Team
Colorado Avalanche
Last Stanley Cup
2021–22
Stanley Cupdrought
3 seasons
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
Team
Vegas Golden Knights
Last Stanley Cup
2022–23
Stanley Cupdrought
2 seasons
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Stanley Cupdrought
1 season
| Team | Last Stanley Cup | Subsequent Stanley CupFinals losses | Stanley Cupdrought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1966–67 | 57 seasons | |
| Buffalo Sabres | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 2 : 1974–75, 1998–99 | 54 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 3 : 1981–82, 1993–94, 2010–11 | 54 seasons |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1974–75 | 6 : 1975–76, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1996–97, 2009–10 | 49 seasons |
| Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 44 seasons1,2 | |
| New York Islanders | 1982–83 | 1 : 1983–84 | 41 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 1988–89 | 1 : 2003–04 | 35 seasons |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1989–90 | 3 : 2005–06, 2023–24, 2024–25 | 34 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | never (inception of franchise in 1991–92) | 1 : 2015–16 | 33 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | never (inception of franchise in 1992–93) | 1 : 2006–07 | 32 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1992–93 | 1 : 2020–21 | 31 seasons |
| New York Rangers | 1993–94 | 1 : 2013–14 | 30 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | never (inception of franchise in 1998–99) | 1 : 2016–17 | 26 seasons |
| Winnipeg Jets | never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000) | 25 seasons3 | |
| Dallas Stars | 1998–99 | 2 : 1999–2000, 2019–20 | 25 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons | |
| Minnesota Wild | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons | |
| New Jersey Devils | 2002–03 | 1 : 2011–12 | 21 seasons |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2005–06 | 019 seasons | |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2006–07 | 018 seasons | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2007–08 | 1 : 2008–09 | 017 seasons |
| Boston Bruins | 2010–11 | 2 : 2012–13, 2018–19 | 014 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | 2013–14 | 011 seasons | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2014–15 | 010 seasons | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2016–17 | 08 seasons | |
| Washington Capitals | 2017–18 | 07 seasons | |
| St. Louis Blues | 2018–19 | 06 seasons | |
| Seattle Kraken | never (inception of franchise in 2021–22) | 4 seasons | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2020–21 | 1: 2021–22 | 04 seasons |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2021–22 | 3 seasons | |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2022–23 | 2 seasons | |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Closest approaches without winning
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
First NHL season
1970–71
First RoundAppearances1
28
Second RoundAppearances2
13
Conference FinalsAppearances3
3
Stanley Cup FinalsAppearances
3
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
01 win short : 1993–94, 2010–11
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
First NHL season
1970–71
First RoundAppearances1
27
Second RoundAppearances2
15
Conference FinalsAppearances3
6
Stanley Cup FinalsAppearances
2
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
02 wins short : 1974–75, 1998–99
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
First NHL season
1991–92
First RoundAppearances1
21
Second RoundAppearances2
15
Conference FinalsAppearances3
5
Stanley Cup FinalsAppearances
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
02 wins short : 2015–16
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
First NHL season
1998–99
First RoundAppearances1
15
Second RoundAppearances2
5
Conference FinalsAppearances3
1
Stanley Cup FinalsAppearances
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
2 wins short : 2016–17
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
First NHL season
1992–93
First RoundAppearances1
17
Second RoundAppearances2
7
Conference FinalsAppearances3
3
Stanley Cup FinalsAppearances
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
03 wins short : 2006–07
Arizona Coyotes4,5
Arizona Coyotes4,5
Team
Arizona Coyotes4,5
First NHL season
1979–80
First RoundAppearances1
20
Second RoundAppearances2
3
Conference FinalsAppearances3
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
07 wins short : 2011–12
Winnipeg Jets6
Winnipeg Jets6
Team
Winnipeg Jets6
First NHL season
1999–2000
First RoundAppearances1
8
Second RoundAppearances2
3
Conference FinalsAppearances3
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
7 wins short : 2017–18
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
First NHL season
2000–01
First RoundAppearances1
13
Second RoundAppearances2
3
Conference FinalsAppearances3
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
08 wins short : 2002–03
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
First NHL season
2021–22
First RoundAppearances1
1
Second RoundAppearances2
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
9 wins short : 2022–23
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
First NHL season
2000–01
First RoundAppearances1
6
Second RoundAppearances2
1
Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup
10 wins short : 2018–19
| Team | First NHL season | First RoundAppearances1 | Second RoundAppearances2 | Conference FinalsAppearances3 | Stanley Cup FinalsAppearances | Fewest wins short of Stanley Cup |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1970–71 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 01 win short : 1993–94, 2010–11 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1970–71 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 02 wins short : 1974–75, 1998–99 |
| San Jose Sharks | 1991–92 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 02 wins short : 2015–16 |
| Nashville Predators | 1998–99 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 wins short : 2016–17 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1992–93 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 03 wins short : 2006–07 |
| Arizona Coyotes4,5 | 1979–80 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 07 wins short : 2011–12 | |
| Winnipeg Jets6 | 1999–2000 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 wins short : 2017–18 | |
| Minnesota Wild | 2000–01 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 08 wins short : 2002–03 | |
| Seattle Kraken | 2021–22 | 1 | 1 | 9 wins short : 2022–23 | ||
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2000–01 | 6 | 1 | 10 wins short : 2018–19 |
· Longest all-time droughts › Post-season appearance droughts
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Previous post-season appearance
2010–11
Post-season drought
14 seasons
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Previous post-season appearance
1999–2000
Next post-season appearance
2011–12
Post-season drought
10 seasons1
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Previous post-season appearance
2005–06
Next post-season appearance
2016–17
Post-season drought
10 seasons
Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Team
Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Previous post-season appearance
1977–78
Next post-season appearance
1987–88
Post-season drought
9 seasons2
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Carolina Hurricanes
Previous post-season appearance
2008–09
Next post-season appearance
2018–19
Post-season drought
9 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Previous post-season appearance
2015–16
Post-season drought
9 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Previous post-season appearance
1958–59
Next post-season appearance
1967–68
Post-season drought
8 seasons
California Golden Seals / Cleveland Barons3
California Golden Seals / Cleveland Barons3
Team
California Golden Seals / Cleveland Barons3
Previous post-season appearance
1969–70
Next post-season appearance
never (last season 1977–78)
Post-season drought
8 seasons4
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Previous post-season appearance
never (first season 1974–75)
Next post-season appearance
1982–83
Post-season drought
8 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Previous post-season appearance
1969–70
Next post-season appearance
1977–78
Post-season drought
7 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Previous post-season appearance
1993–94
Next post-season appearance
2001–02
Post-season drought
7 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Previous post-season appearance
1995–96
Next post-season appearance
2003–045
Post-season drought
7 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Previous post-season appearance
1997–98
Next post-season appearance
2005–06
Post-season drought
7 seasons1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous post-season appearance
never (first season 2000–01)
Next post-season appearance
2008–09
Post-season drought
7 seasons1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous post-season appearance
2003–04
Next post-season appearance
2012–13
Post-season drought
7 seasons1
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Team
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Previous post-season appearance
2006–07
Next post-season appearance
2014–15
Post-season drought
7 seasons6
Phoenix / Arizona Coyotes
Phoenix / Arizona Coyotes
Team
Phoenix / Arizona Coyotes
Previous post-season appearance
2011–12
Next post-season appearance
2019–20
Post-season drought
7 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Previous post-season appearance
2016–17
Next post-season appearance
2024–25
Post-season drought
7 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Previous post-season appearance
2017–18
Post-season drought
7 seasons
| Team | Previous post-season appearance | Next post-season appearance | Post-season drought |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2010–11 | 14 seasons | |
| Florida Panthers | 1999–2000 | 2011–12 | 10 seasons1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2005–06 | 2016–17 | 10 seasons |
| Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils | 1977–78 | 1987–88 | 9 seasons2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2008–09 | 2018–19 | 9 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2015–16 | 9 seasons | |
| Boston Bruins | 1958–59 | 1967–68 | 8 seasons |
| California Golden Seals / Cleveland Barons3 | 1969–70 | never (last season 1977–78) | 8 seasons4 |
| Washington Capitals | never (first season 1974–75) | 1982–83 | 8 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1969–70 | 1977–78 | 7 seasons |
| New York Islanders | 1993–94 | 2001–02 | 7 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 1995–96 | 2003–045 | 7 seasons |
| New York Rangers | 1997–98 | 2005–06 | 7 seasons1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (first season 2000–01) | 2008–09 | 7 seasons1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2003–04 | 2012–13 | 7 seasons1 |
| Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets | 2006–07 | 2014–15 | 7 seasons6 |
| Phoenix / Arizona Coyotes | 2011–12 | 2019–20 | 7 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | 2016–17 | 2024–25 | 7 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2017–18 | 7 seasons |
· Longest all-time droughts › Division championship droughts
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last Divisionchampionship win
1986–87
Divisionchampionship drought
37 seasons1
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last Divisionchampionship win
1987–88
Divisionchampionship drought
36 seasons1
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Divisionchampionship win
1990–91
Divisionchampionship drought
33 seasons1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last Divisionchampionship win
1937–382
Next Divisionchampionship win
1999–2000
Divisionchampionship drought
32 seasons
Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes
Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes
Team
Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Next Divisionchampionship win
2011–12
Divisionchampionship drought
31 seasons1,3
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last Divisionchampionship win
1931–322
Next Divisionchampionship win
1989–90
Divisionchampionship drought
28 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Divisionchampionship drought
24 seasons1
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Next Divisionchampionship win
1990–91
Divisionchampionship drought
23 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Next Divisionchampionship win
1990–914
Divisionchampionship drought
23 seasons
Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Team
Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Last Divisionchampionship win
never (inception of franchise in 1974–75)
Next Divisionchampionship win
1996–97
Divisionchampionship drought
22 seasons5
| Team | Last Divisionchampionship win | Next Divisionchampionship win | Divisionchampionship drought |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1986–87 | 37 seasons1 | |
| New York Islanders | 1987–88 | 36 seasons1 | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1990–91 | 33 seasons1 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1937–382 | 1999–2000 | 32 seasons |
| Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 2011–12 | 31 seasons1,3 |
| New York Rangers | 1931–322 | 1989–90 | 28 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons1 | |
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 1990–91 | 23 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 1990–914 | 23 seasons |
| Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils | never (inception of franchise in 1974–75) | 1996–97 | 22 seasons5 |
· Longest all-time droughts › Presidents' Trophy droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1962–63
Presidents' Trophy drought
61 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Presidents' Trophy drought
57 seasons
Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Team
Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1974–75)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
3 : 1993–94, 1997–98, 1998–99
Presidents' Trophy drought
50 seasons2
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1941–42
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
4 : 1957–58, 1967–68, 1970–71, 1971–72
Next Presidents' Trophy
1991–92
Presidents' Trophy drought
49 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1977–78
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
4 : 1978–79, 1987–88, 1988–89, 2014–15
Presidents' Trophy drought
46 seasons
Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes
Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
1 : 2022–23
Presidents' Trophy drought
45 seasons3
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Team
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Presidents' Trophy drought
44 seasons4,5
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1981–82
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
1 : 1983–84
Presidents' Trophy drought
42 seasons
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Black Hawks
Team
Chicago Black Hawks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1926–27)
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
3 : 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66
Next Presidents' Trophy
1966–67
Presidents' Trophy drought
40 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1970–71)
Next Presidents' Trophy
2010–116
Presidents' Trophy drought
39 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1984–85
Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes
2 : 1985–86, 1986–87
Presidents' Trophy drought
39 seasons
| Team | Last Presidents' Trophy1 | Subsequent Presidents'Trophy runner up finishes | Next Presidents' Trophy | Presidents' Trophy drought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1962–63 | 61 seasons | ||
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 57 seasons | ||
| Kansas City Scouts / Colorado Rockies / New Jersey Devils | never (inception of franchise in 1974–75) | 3 : 1993–94, 1997–98, 1998–99 | 50 seasons2 | |
| New York Rangers | 1941–42 | 4 : 1957–58, 1967–68, 1970–71, 1971–72 | 1991–92 | 49 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1977–78 | 4 : 1978–79, 1987–88, 1988–89, 2014–15 | 46 seasons | |
| Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 1 : 2022–23 | 45 seasons3 | |
| Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 44 seasons4,5 | ||
| New York Islanders | 1981–82 | 1 : 1983–84 | 42 seasons | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | never (inception of franchise in 1926–27) | 3 : 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66 | 1966–67 | 40 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 2010–116 | 39 seasons | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1984–85 | 2 : 1985–86, 1986–87 | 39 seasons |
· Longest all-time droughts › Post-season series win droughts
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Previous post-seasonseries win
1995–96
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
6 : 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2011–12, 2015–16, 2019–20, 2020–21
Next post-seasonseries win
2021–22
Post-seasonseries win drought
24 seasons
Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes1
Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes1
Team
Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes1
Previous post-seasonseries win
1986–87
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
12 : 1987–88, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2009–10, 2010–11
Next post-seasonseries win
2011–12
Post-seasonseries win drought
23 seasons2
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Previous post-seasonseries win
1992–93
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
07 : 1993–94, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2012–13, 2014–15
Next post-seasonseries win
2015–16
Post-seasonseries win drought
21 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Previous post-seasonseries win
1949–50
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
08 : 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1961–62, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70
Next post-seasonseries win
1970–71
Post-seasonseries win drought
20 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Previous post-seasonseries win
2006–07
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
2 : 2009–10, 2010–11
Post-seasonseries win drought
18 seasons
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Team
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Previous post-seasonseries win
never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000)
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
02 : 2006–07, 2014–15
Next post-seasonseries win
2017–18
Post-seasonseries win drought
17 seasons3
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous post-seasonseries win
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
04 : 2008–09, 2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18
Next post-seasonseries win
2018–19
Post-seasonseries win drought
17 seasons
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous post-seasonseries win
2003–04
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
7 : 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
Next post-seasonseries win
2022–23
Post-seasonseries win drought
17 seasons
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Black Hawks
Team
Chicago Black Hawks
Previous post-seasonseries win
1943–44
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
04 : 1945–46, 1952–53, 1958–59, 1959–60
Next post-seasonseries win
1960–614
Post-seasonseries win drought
16 seasons
Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes
Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes
Previous post-seasonseries win
1985–86
Intervening post-seasonseries losses
08 : 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1998–99, 2000–01
Next post-seasonseries win
2001–02
Post-seasonseries win drought
15 seasons5
| Team | Previous post-seasonseries win | Intervening post-seasonseries losses | Next post-seasonseries win | Post-seasonseries win drought |
| Florida Panthers | 1995–96 | 6 : 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2011–12, 2015–16, 2019–20, 2020–21 | 2021–22 | 24 seasons |
| Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes1 | 1986–87 | 12 : 1987–88, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2009–10, 2010–11 | 2011–12 | 23 seasons2 |
| New York Islanders | 1992–93 | 07 : 1993–94, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2012–13, 2014–15 | 2015–16 | 21 seasons |
| New York Rangers | 1949–50 | 08 : 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1961–62, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70 | 1970–71 | 20 seasons |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2006–07 | 2 : 2009–10, 2010–11 | 18 seasons | |
| Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets | never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000) | 02 : 2006–07, 2014–15 | 2017–18 | 17 seasons3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 04 : 2008–09, 2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 17 seasons |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2003–04 | 7 : 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 17 seasons |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 1943–44 | 04 : 1945–46, 1952–53, 1958–59, 1959–60 | 1960–614 | 16 seasons |
| Hartford Whalers / Carolina Hurricanes | 1985–86 | 08 : 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1998–99, 2000–01 | 2001–02 | 15 seasons5 |
· Longest all-time droughts › Stanley Cup Finals droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1966–67
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
5: 1977–78, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02
Stanley Cup Finals drought
57 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1969–70
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
4: 1971–72, 1985–86, 2000–01, 2015–16
Next Stanley Cup Finals
2018–191
Stanley Cup Finals drought
47 seasons
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Team
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
1: 2011–12
Stanley Cup Finals drought
44 seasons2,3
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1983–84
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
3: 1992–93, 2019–20, 2020–21
Stanley Cup Finals drought
40 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1965–66
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
2: 1986–87, 1987–88
Next Stanley Cup Finals
1994–95
Stanley Cup Finals drought
28 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1992–93
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
2: 2009–10, 2013–14
Next Stanley Cup Finals
2020–21
Stanley Cup Finals drought
26 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
1: 1968–69
Next Stanley Cup Finals
1992–93
Stanley Cup Finals drought
25 seasons
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1995–96
Next Stanley Cup Finals
2022–23
Stanley Cup Finals drought
25 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
1998–99
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
2: 2005–06, 2006–07
Stanley Cup Finals drought
25 seasons
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Team
Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000)
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
1: 2017–18
Stanley Cup Finals drought
25 seasons4
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Stanley Cup Finals drought
24 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Previous Stanley Cup Finals
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Intervening ConferenceFinals losses
1: 2002–03
Stanley Cup Finals drought
24 seasons
| Team | Previous Stanley Cup Finals | Intervening ConferenceFinals losses | Next Stanley Cup Finals | Stanley Cup Finals drought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1966–67 | 5: 1977–78, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02 | 57 seasons | |
| St. Louis Blues | 1969–70 | 4: 1971–72, 1985–86, 2000–01, 2015–16 | 2018–191 | 47 seasons |
| Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 1: 2011–12 | 44 seasons2,3 | |
| New York Islanders | 1983–84 | 3: 1992–93, 2019–20, 2020–21 | 40 seasons | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1965–66 | 2: 1986–87, 1987–88 | 1994–95 | 28 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1992–93 | 2: 2009–10, 2013–14 | 2020–21 | 26 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 1: 1968–69 | 1992–93 | 25 seasons |
| Florida Panthers | 1995–96 | 2022–23 | 25 seasons | |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1998–99 | 2: 2005–06, 2006–07 | 25 seasons | |
| Atlanta Thrashers / Winnipeg Jets | never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000) | 1: 2017–18 | 25 seasons4 | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 24 seasons | ||
| Minnesota Wild | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 1: 2002–03 | 24 seasons |
· Longest all-time droughts › Stanley Cup droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous Stanley Cup
1966–67
Stanley Cup drought
57 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Previous Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1970–71)
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
2 : 1974–75, 1998–99
Stanley Cup drought
54 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Previous Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1970–71)
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
3 : 1981–82, 1993–94, 2010–11
Stanley Cup drought
54 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Previous Stanley Cup
1939–40
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
3 : 1949–50, 1971–72, 1978–79
Next Stanley Cup
1993–94
Stanley Cup drought
53 seasons1
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Previous Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
3 : 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70
Next Stanley Cup
2018–19
Stanley Cup drought
50 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Previous Stanley Cup
1974–75
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
6 : 1975–76, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1996–97, 2009–10
Stanley Cup drought
49 seasons
Chicago Black Hawks2
Chicago Black Hawks2
Team
Chicago Black Hawks2
Previous Stanley Cup
1960–61
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
5 : 1961–62, 1964–65, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1991–92
Next Stanley Cup
2009–10
Stanley Cup drought
47 seasons
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Team
Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes
Previous Stanley Cup
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Stanley Cup drought
44 seasons3,4
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Previous Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 1992–93
Next Stanley Cup
2011–12
Stanley Cup drought
43 seasons
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Previous Stanley Cup
never (inception of franchise in 1974–75)
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 1997–98
Next Stanley Cup
2017–18
Stanley Cup drought
42 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Previous Stanley Cup
1954–55
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
6 : 1955–56, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1994–95
Next Stanley Cup
1996–97
Stanley Cup drought
41 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Previous Stanley Cup
1982–83
Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses
1 : 1983–84
Stanley Cup drought
41 seasons
| Team | Previous Stanley Cup | Intervening Stanley CupFinals losses | Next Stanley Cup | Stanley Cup drought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1966–67 | 57 seasons | ||
| Buffalo Sabres | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 2 : 1974–75, 1998–99 | 54 seasons | |
| Vancouver Canucks | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 3 : 1981–82, 1993–94, 2010–11 | 54 seasons | |
| New York Rangers | 1939–40 | 3 : 1949–50, 1971–72, 1978–79 | 1993–94 | 53 seasons1 |
| St. Louis Blues | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 3 : 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70 | 2018–19 | 50 seasons |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1974–75 | 6 : 1975–76, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1996–97, 2009–10 | 49 seasons | |
| Chicago Black Hawks2 | 1960–61 | 5 : 1961–62, 1964–65, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1991–92 | 2009–10 | 47 seasons |
| Winnipeg Jets / Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 44 seasons3,4 | ||
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 1 : 1992–93 | 2011–12 | 43 seasons |
| Washington Capitals | never (inception of franchise in 1974–75) | 1 : 1997–98 | 2017–18 | 42 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1954–55 | 6 : 1955–56, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1994–95 | 1996–97 | 41 seasons |
| New York Islanders | 1982–83 | 1 : 1983–84 | 41 seasons |
· Cities/regions awaiting first Stanley Cup
Buffalo
Buffalo
City/Region
Buffalo
Seasons waiting
540
Stanley CupFinals appearances
1974–75, 1998–99
Current NHL team
Buffalo Sabres
Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Minneapolis–Saint Paul
City/Region
Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Seasons waiting
501
Stanley CupFinals appearances
1980–812, 1990–912
Current NHL team
Minnesota Wild
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Bay
City/Region
San Francisco Bay
Seasons waiting
423
Stanley CupFinals appearances
2015–16
Current NHL team
San Jose Sharks
Nashville
Nashville
City/Region
Nashville
Seasons waiting
260
Stanley CupFinals appearances
2016–17
Current NHL team
Nashville Predators
Columbus
Columbus
City/Region
Columbus
Seasons waiting
24
Stanley CupFinals appearances
Never
Current NHL team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
City/Region
Salt Lake City
Seasons waiting
10
Stanley CupFinals appearances
Never
Current NHL team
Utah Mammoth
| City/Region | Seasons waiting | Stanley CupFinals appearances | Current NHL team |
| Buffalo | 540 | 1974–75, 1998–99 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul | 501 | 1980–812, 1990–912 | Minnesota Wild |
| San Francisco Bay | 423 | 2015–16 | San Jose Sharks |
| Nashville | 260 | 2016–17 | Nashville Predators |
| Columbus | 24 | Never | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Salt Lake City | 10 | Never | Utah Mammoth |