Every year since I can remember, the question comes up about when was the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. For those who root for Canadian teams, the drought has gone on since 1993. The Montreal Canadiens were the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup. Edmonton came closest in 2024 taking Florida to game 7. We’ll see if this is the year.
When was the Last Time a Canadian Team Won the Stanley Cup?
So to answer the question, when was the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup, the answer is 1993. Since then, we have had Canadian teams in the finals seven times. These were: Vancouver, 1994; Calgary, 2004; Edmonton, 2006; Ottawa, 2007; Vancouver, 2011; Montreal, 2021; and Edmonton, 2024. Even more interesting to some fans, is that 1993 was also the last time that we had a team win the Stanley Cup where all of the players were born in North America. Of course, the teams who have won the Cup in this timeframe usually have several Canadian born players on the team.
How Many Stanley Cup Championships Do the Canadiens Have?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the NHL championship a record 24 times since 1915. The club was founded in 1909 and actually predates the formation of the NHL. The team won five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956-1960 and were in the finals for 10 straight years (1950-1960). They are in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as a WC2 seed, so there is a chance they could be the team to break the streak this postseason.
Who is the 2nd Best Canadian Hockey Team in the NHL?
If you measure “Best” by Stanley Cup titles, then the Toronto Maple Leafs are Canada’s second-best team They have won the Stanley Cup 13 times. The last time they won was all the way back in 1967 though. They did win a division title in 2000 and are one of the most followed teams in the NHL. They are a 1 seed in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
So, we’ll have to wait and see if this is the year that a Canadian team wins the cup or not.
