NHL Teams That Have Never Won a Stanley Cup

It’s hard to believe but there are still a handful of NHL Teams that have never won a Stanley Cup See which teams make the list.

Introduction

Since the NHL was established in 1917, there have been many changes to the teams, divisions, and conferences. There has also been a lot of parity among teams as no team has won more than 3 Stanley Cups in a row since the Montreal Canadiens accomplished the feat from 1956-60. In the 103 years since the Stanley Cup was first awarded, only 23 different teams have claimed lord Stanley’s mug. Of those 23 teams, 5 have never won a Stanley Cup This guide will take a look at those 5 teams and their fortunes over the years.

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice Hockey Team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference The Lightning were founded in 1992 as an expansion team, and played their home games at the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds until 1996, when they moved to ice hockey’s premier venue, Amalie Arena

The Lightning have never won a Stanley Cup championship in their 25-year history, but have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals three times, in 2015, 2016 and 2020.

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are a professional Ice Hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The franchise began play in 1974 as an expansion team, and their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance came in 1998. They have yet to win a Stanley Cup championship.

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are a Canadian professional ice Hockey Team based in Winnipeg. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is owned byTrue North Sports & Entertainment and plays its home games at Bell MTS Place.

The Jets began play as the Atlanta Thrashers in 1999. True North Sports & Entertainment then bought the team in 2011 and relocated them to Winnipeg prior to the start of the 2011–12 NHL season The franchise has yet to win a Stanley Cup championship in their history.

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators are a professional Ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Predators have never won a Stanley Cup but they have reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017 and to the Detroit Red Wings in 2008.

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Sharks were founded in 1991 as an expansion team and have made the playoffs 25 times in their 28-season existence. The Sharks have never won a Stanley Cup

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are a professional Ice Hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flames began play in the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1972. In their first season, they finished first in their division and made it to the playoffs, but lost in the first round. The team moved to the NHL in 1980 as part of the NHL–WHA merger. They have never won a Stanley Cup but have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals three times: in 1986, 2004, and 2015.

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice Hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place, which has a capacity of over 18,000.

The Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 as an expansion team along with the Buffalo Sabres In their forty-nine seasons in the league, they have won six division championships and have qualified for the playoffs twenty-six times. The Canucks have never won a Stanley Cup but they have reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice, in 1982 and 1994. They lost both times, to the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers respectively.

Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was established in 1970, along with the Vancouver Canucks, when the league expanded to 14 teams. They have never won a Stanley Cup but have reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975 and to the Dallas Stars in 1999.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Atlantic division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Red Wings were founded in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars, and were known as the Detroit Falcons from 1930 to 1932. The franchise was purchased in 1932 by James E. Norris, who renamed them the Red Wings They play at Little Caesars Arena.

The Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup 11 times, most recently in 2008. They are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs