List of NHL franchise post-season droughts
Updated: 5/24/2026, 6:50:38 PM 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 (58 seasons). Five teams have never reached the Stanley Cup Final, 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 Detroit Red Wings currently have the longest active playoff series win drought at 13 seasons, and the longest active post-season appearance drought at 10 seasons. The Florida Panthers have the longest playoff series win drought in league history at 24 seasons, lasting from 1997 to 2022. The Buffalo Sabres have the longest post-season appearance drought at 14 seasons, lasting from 2012 to 2025.
Tables
· Longest active droughts › Post-season appearance droughts
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last appearance in post-season
2015–16
Post-season drought
10 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last appearance in post-season
2018–19
Post-season drought
7 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last appearance in post-season
2019–20
Post-season drought
6 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last appearance in post-season
2019–20
Post-season drought
6 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last appearance in post-season
2021–22
Post-season drought
4 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last appearance in post-season
2022–23
Post-season drought
3 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
2 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
2 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
2 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last appearance in post-season
2023–24
Post-season drought
2 seasons
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Last appearance in post-season
2024–25
Post-season drought
1 season
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last appearance in post-season
2024–25
Post-season drought
1 season
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last appearance in post-season
2024–25
Post-season drought
1 season
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last appearance in post-season
2024–25
Post-season drought
1 season
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last appearance in post-season
2024–25
Post-season drought
1 season
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last appearance in post-season
2024–25
Post-season drought
1 season
| Team | Last appearance in post-season | Post-season drought |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2015–16 | 10 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | 2018–19 | 7 seasons |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2019–20 | 6 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2019–20 | 6 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 2021–22 | 4 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | 2022–23 | 3 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| New York Islanders | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| Florida Panthers | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| New Jersey Devils | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| St. Louis Blues | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| Washington Capitals | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| Winnipeg Jets | 2024–25 | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Division championship droughts
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last division
championship win
1986–87
Division
championship drought
38 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last division
championship win
1987–88
Division
championship drought
37 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last division
championship win
1990–91
Division
championship drought
34 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last division
championship win
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Division
championship drought
25 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last division
championship win
2005–06
Division
championship drought
20 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last division
championship win
2007–08
Division
championship drought
18 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last division
championship win
2009–10
Division
championship drought
16 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last division
championship win
2010–11
Division
championship drought
15 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last division
championship win
2010–11
Division
championship drought
15 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last division
championship win
2010–11
Division
championship drought
15 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last division
championship win
2011–12
Division
championship drought
12 seasons1,2
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last division
championship win
2016–17
Division
championship drought
9 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last division
championship win
2016–17
Division
championship drought
9 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last division
championship win
2016–17
Division
championship drought
9 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last division
championship win
2018–19
Division
championship drought
7 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last division
championship win
2018–19
Division
championship drought
7 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last division
championship win
2019–20
Division
championship drought
6 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last division
championship win
2020–21
Division
championship drought
5 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last division
championship win
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Division
championship drought
5 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last division
championship win
2021–22
Division
championship drought
4 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last division
championship win
2022–23
Division
championship drought
3 seasons
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last division
championship win
2023–24
Division
championship drought
2 seasons
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Last division
championship win
2023–24
Division
championship drought
2 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last division
championship win
2023–24
Division
championship drought
2 seasons
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last division
championship win
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Division
championship drought
2 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last division
championship win
2023–24
Division
championship drought
2 seasons
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last division
championship win
2024–25
Division
championship drought
1 season
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last division
championship win
2024–25
Division
championship drought
1 season
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last division
championship win
2024–25
Division
championship drought
1 season
| Team | Last division championship win | Division championship drought |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1986–87 | 38 seasons |
| New York Islanders | 1987–88 | 37 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1990–91 | 34 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 25 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | 2005–06 | 20 seasons |
| Minnesota Wild | 2007–08 | 18 seasons |
| New Jersey Devils | 2009–10 | 16 seasons |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2010–11 | 15 seasons |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2010–11 | 15 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | 2010–11 | 15 seasons |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2011–12 | 12 seasons1,2 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2016–17 | 9 seasons |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2016–17 | 9 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2016–17 | 9 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2018–19 | 7 seasons |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2018–19 | 7 seasons |
| St. Louis Blues | 2019–20 | 6 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2020–21 | 5 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | never (inception of franchise in 2021–22) | 5 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | 2021–22 | 4 seasons |
| Boston Bruins | 2022–23 | 3 seasons |
| Dallas Stars | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| Florida Panthers | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 2 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2023–24 | 2 seasons |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| Washington Capitals | 2024–25 | 1 season |
| Winnipeg Jets | 2024–25 | 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
62 seasons1
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 1967–68)
Presidents' Trophy drought
58 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
51 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
47 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
2 : 2022–23, 2025–26
Presidents' Trophy drought
46 seasons1,3
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Presidents' Trophy drought
45 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
43 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
40 seasons1
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
1986–87
Presidents' Trophy drought
38 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
36 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
32 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
32 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
26 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
25 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Presidents' Trophy drought
25 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Presidents' Trophy drought
25 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
22 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2006–07
Presidents' Trophy drought
19 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2007–08
Presidents' Trophy drought
18 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
17 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2011–12
Presidents' Trophy drought
14 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2012–13
Presidents' Trophy drought
13 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
9 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
9 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2017–18
Presidents' Trophy drought
8 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2018–19
Presidents' Trophy drought
7 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Presidents' Trophy drought
5 seasons
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2021–22
Presidents' Trophy drought
4 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2022–23
Presidents' Trophy drought
3 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last Presidents' Trophy1
2023–24
Presidents' Trophy drought
2 seasons
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last Presidents' Trophy1
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Presidents' Trophy drought
2 seasons
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last Presidents' Trophy1
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 | 62 seasons1 | |
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 58 seasons1 | |
| New Jersey Devils | never (inception of franchise in 1974–75) | 3 : 1993–94, 1997–98, 1998–99 | 51 seasons1,2 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1977–78 | 4 : 1978–79, 1987–88, 1988–89, 2014–15 | 47 seasons1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 2 : 2022–23, 2025–26 | 46 seasons1,3 |
| Arizona Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 45 seasons1,4,5 | |
| New York Islanders | 1981–82 | 1 : 1983–84 | 43 seasons1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1984–85 | 2 : 1985–86, 1986–87 | 40 seasons1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1986–87 | 38 seasons | |
| Calgary Flames | 1988–89 | 2 : 1989–90, 2018–19 | 36 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1992–93 | 2 : 2012–13, 2016–17 | 32 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | never (inception of franchise in 1993–94) | 1 : 2013–14 | 32 seasons |
| Dallas Stars | 1998–99 | 3 : 2002–03, 2015–16, 2023–24 | 26 seasons |
| St. Louis Blues | 1999–2000 | 1 : 2019–20 | 25 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 25 seasons | |
| Minnesota Wild | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 25 seasons | |
| Ottawa Senators | 2002–03 | 1 : 2005–06 | 22 seasons |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2006–07 | 19 seasons | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2007–08 | 18 seasons | |
| San Jose Sharks | 2008–09 | 1 : 2009–10 | 17 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2011–12 | 14 seasons | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2012–13 | 13 seasons | |
| Washington Capitals | 2016–17 | 1 : 2024–25 | 9 seasons |
| Vegas Golden Knights | never (inception of franchise in 2017–18) | 1 : 2020–21 | 9 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2017–18 | 8 seasons | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2018–19 | 7 seasons | |
| Seattle Kraken | never (inception of franchise in 2021–22) | 5 seasons | |
| Florida Panthers | 2021–22 | 4 seasons | |
| Boston Bruins | 2022–23 | 3 seasons | |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 2 seasons | |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 2 seasons | |
| Winnipeg Jets | 2024–25 | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Post-season series win droughts
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last post-season
series win
2012–13
Subsequent post-season
series losses
3 : 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Post-season
series win drought
013 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last post-season
series win
2013–14
Subsequent post-season
series losses
7 : 2015–16, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
012 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last post-season
series win
2016–17
Subsequent post-season
series losses
2 : 2024–25, 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
09 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last post-season
series win
2017–18
Subsequent post-season
series losses
5 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24
Post-season
series win drought
08 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last post-season
series win
2017–18
Subsequent post-season
series losses
5 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
08 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last post-season
series win
2018–19
Post-season
series win drought
07 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last post-season
series win
2019–20
Post-season
series win drought
06 seasons
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last post-season
series win
2019–20
Post-season
series win drought
06 seasons
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last post-season
series win
2020–21
Subsequent post-season
series losses
2 : 2022–23, 2023–24
Post-season
series win drought
5 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last post-season
series win
2019–20
Post-season
series win drought
04 seasons1
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last post-season
series win
2021–22
Post-season
series win drought
4 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last post-season
series win
2021–22
Subsequent post-season
series losses
1 : 2024–25
Post-season
series win drought
4 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last post-season
series win
2021–22
Subsequent post-season
series losses
4 : 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
4 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last post-season
series win
2022–23
Subsequent post-season
series losses
1 : 2024–25
Post-season
series win drought
3 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last post-season
series win
2022–23
Post-season
series win drought
3 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last post-season
series win
2023–24
Subsequent post-season
series losses
1: 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
2 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last post-season
series win
2023–24
Post-season
series win drought
2 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last post-season
series win
2023–24
Post-season
series win drought
2 seasons
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last post-season
series win
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Subsequent post-season
series losses
1: 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
2 seasons
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last post-season
series win
2024–25
Subsequent post-season
series losses
1: 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
1 season
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Team
Edmonton Oilers
Last post-season
series win
2024–25
Subsequent post-season
series losses
1: 2025–26
Post-season
series win drought
1 season
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Team
Florida Panthers
Last post-season
series win
2024–25
Post-season
series win drought
1 season
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last post-season
series win
2024–25
Post-season
series win drought
1 season
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last post-season
series win
2024–25
Post-season
series win drought
1 season
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last post-season
series win
2024–25
Post-season
series win drought
1 season
| Team | Last post-season series win | Subsequent post-season series losses | Post-season series win drought |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2012–13 | 3 : 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 | 013 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | 2013–14 | 7 : 2015–16, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 | 012 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | 2016–17 | 2 : 2024–25, 2025–26 | 09 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | 2017–18 | 5 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24 | 08 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2017–18 | 5 : 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2025–26 | 08 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | 2018–19 | 07 seasons | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2019–20 | 06 seasons | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2019–20 | 06 seasons | |
| New York Islanders | 2020–21 | 2 : 2022–23, 2023–24 | 5 seasons |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2019–20 | 04 seasons1 | |
| Calgary Flames | 2021–22 | 4 seasons | |
| St. Louis Blues | 2021–22 | 1 : 2024–25 | 4 seasons |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2021–22 | 4 : 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 | 4 seasons |
| New Jersey Devils | 2022–23 | 1 : 2024–25 | 3 seasons |
| Seattle Kraken | 2022–23 | 3 seasons | |
| Boston Bruins | 2023–24 | 1: 2025–26 | 2 seasons |
| New York Rangers | 2023–24 | 2 seasons | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2023–24 | 2 seasons | |
| Utah Mammoth | never (inception of franchise in 2024–25) | 1: 2025–26 | 2 seasons |
| Dallas Stars | 2024–25 | 1: 2025–26 | 1 season |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2024–25 | 1: 2025–26 | 1 season |
| Florida Panthers | 2024–25 | 1 season | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2024–25 | 1 season | |
| Washington Capitals | 2024–25 | 1 season | |
| Winnipeg Jets | 2024–25 | 1 season |
· Longest active droughts › Stanley Cup Final droughts
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
1966–67
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
5: 1977–78, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02
Stanley Cup
Final drought
58 seasons
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes
Team
Arizona Coyotes
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80)
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
1: 2011–12
Stanley Cup
Final drought
44 seasons2,3
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Team
New York Islanders
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
1983–84
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
3: 1992–93, 2019–20, 2020–21
Stanley Cup
Final drought
40 seasons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Team
Buffalo Sabres
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
1998–99
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
2: 2005–06, 2006–07
Stanley Cup
Final drought
25 seasons
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000)
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
1: 2017–18
Stanley Cup
Final drought
25 seasons4
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Team
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Stanley Cup
Final drought
24 seasons
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Team
Minnesota Wild
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
never (inception of franchise in 2000–01)
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
1: 2002–03
Stanley Cup
Final drought
24 seasons
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
Team
Calgary Flames
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2003–04
Stanley Cup
Final drought
20 seasons
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Team
Carolina Hurricanes
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2005–06
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
4: 2008–09, 2018–19, 2022–23, 2024–25
Stanley Cup
Final drought
019 seasons
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
Team
Anaheim Ducks
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2006–07
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
2: 2014–15, 2016–17
Stanley Cup
Final drought
018 seasons
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Team
Ottawa Senators
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2006–07
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
1: 2016–17
Stanley Cup
Final drought
018 seasons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Team
Detroit Red Wings
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2008–09
Stanley Cup
Final drought
016 seasons
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Team
Philadelphia Flyers
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2009–10
Stanley Cup
Final drought
015 seasons
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Team
Vancouver Canucks
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2010–11
Stanley Cup
Final drought
014 seasons
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
Team
New Jersey Devils
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2011–12
Stanley Cup
Final drought
013 seasons
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2013–14
Stanley Cup
Final drought
011 seasons
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
Team
New York Rangers
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2013–14
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
3: 2014–15, 2021–22, 2023–24
Stanley Cup
Final drought
011 seasons
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Team
Chicago Blackhawks
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2014–15
Stanley Cup
Final drought
010 seasons
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
Team
San Jose Sharks
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2015–16
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
1: 2018–19
Stanley Cup
Final drought
09 seasons
Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Team
Nashville Predators
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2016–17
Stanley Cup
Final drought
08 seasons
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2016–17
Stanley Cup
Final drought
08 seasons
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Team
Washington Capitals
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2017–18
Stanley Cup
Final drought
7 seasons
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Team
Boston Bruins
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2018–19
Stanley Cup
Final drought
6 seasons
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Team
St. Louis Blues
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2018–19
Stanley Cup
Final drought
6 seasons
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Team
Dallas Stars
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2019–20
Subsequent conference
finals losses1
3: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
Stanley Cup
Final drought
5 seasons
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Montreal Canadiens
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2020–21
Stanley Cup
Final drought
4 seasons
Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken
Team
Seattle Kraken
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
never (inception of franchise in 2021–22)
Stanley Cup
Final drought
4 seasons
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
Team
Colorado Avalanche
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2021–22
Stanley Cup
Final drought
3 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2021–22
Stanley Cup
Final drought
3 seasons
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
Team
Vegas Golden Knights
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
2022–23
Stanley Cup
Final drought
2 seasons
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth
Team
Utah Mammoth
Last appearance
in Stanley Cup Final
never (inception of franchise in 2024–25)
Stanley Cup
Final drought
1 season
| Team | Last appearance in Stanley Cup Final | Subsequent conference finals losses1 | Stanley Cup Final drought |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1966–67 | 5: 1977–78, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1998–99, 2001–02 | 58 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 |