What NHL Team Has Won the Most Stanley Cups?
The NHL Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports.
So which team has won the most Stanley Cups in NHL history?
NHL Basics
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season.
What is the NHL?
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the NHL playoff champion at the end of each season.
What is the Stanley Cup?
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is a silver punch bowl with two handles on a stem, engraved with the names of all the teams and players who have won it. The Stanley Cup was first presented in 1893 and is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada.
The Stanley Cup is not only the oldest trophy in North American professional sports, but it is also the most coveted. The Stanley Cup is unique in that it is the only professional sports trophy that is still awarded to the winning team by the losing team. In other words, if you win the Stanley Cup, you get to keep it until the next season when you have to give it back to the league.
What teams have won the most Stanley Cups?
The Stanley Cup is the most coveted trophy in all of professional hockey. It is awarded to the team that wins the National Hockey League’s championship series.
Since its inception in 1892, the Stanley Cup has been won by a total of 28 different teams. Of those, 23 teams have won it more than once. The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups, with 24 victories. However, they have not won since 1993, which is currently the longest drought of any team in the NHL.
The other teams that have won more than once are:
-The Toronto Maple Leafs – 13 times
-The Detroit Red Wings – 11 times
-The Boston Bruins – 6 times
-The New York Islanders – 4 times
-The Pittsburgh Penguins – 3 times
-The Chicago Blackhawks – 3 times
-The Edmonton Oilers – 5 times
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups of any team in the NHL. They have won a total of 24 Stanley Cups, which is more than any other team in the NHL. The Canadiens have also won the most conference championships, with a total of 27.
History of the team
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The club’s official name is le Club de hockey Canadien. The team is frequently referred to in English and French as the Habs. French nicknames for the team include Les Canadiens (or Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge), Le Tricolore, La Sainte-Flanelle, Le Granadais, or Les Glorieux (or Les Habitants).
Stanley Cup wins
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The club’s official name is Le Club de hockey Canadien. The team is frequently referred to in English and French as the Habs. French nicknames for the team include Les Canadiens (or Le Canadien), Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge, La Sainte-Flanelle, Le Tricolore, Les Glorieux (or Nos Glorieux), and Les Habitants (or Nos Habitants).
Founded in 1909 as a charter member of the NHL, the Canadiens are one of the “Original Six” teams that made up the league prior to its 1967 expansion. They played their first game on January 5, 1910, winning 7–6 over the Cobalt Silver Kings.
The Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup more times than any other franchise. They have won 24 Stanley Cups, 23 of them since 1927, when NHL teams became the only ones to compete for it. The Stanley Cup is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, an Englishman who was Governor General of Canada at the time when professional hockey began in Canada.
The Canadiens have also won several other prestigious trophies and awards over their history. They have been presented with
the Prince of Wales Trophy 13 times (since its inception in 1920) and
the Presidents’ Trophy eight times (since its inception in 1986), as well as
the Campbell Bowl four times (since its inception in 1950).
Notable players
The Canadiens have had many successful players throughout their history. Here are some of the most notable ones:
-Georges Vezina: Nicknamed the “Chicoutimi Cucumber”, Vezina was the first great goaltender in NHL history. He played for the Canadiens from 1910 to 1925, winning the Stanley Cup in 1916 and 1918. He was also the first goalie to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
-Howie Morenz: One of the first true superstars in NHL history, Morenz was known for his speed and scoring ability. He played for the Canadiens from 1923 to 1934, winning three Stanley Cups. Morenz’s career came to a tragic end when he suffered a broken leg in a game against Chicago, which eventually led to his death.
-Maurice “Rocket” Richard: Perhaps the most famous player in Canadiens history, Richard was known for his goal-scoring ability and toughness. He played for the Canadiens from 1942 to 1960, winning eight Stanley Cups. He was also the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season.
-Guy Lafleur: One of the most talented players of his generation, Lafleur was a smooth-skating winger with a great sense of timing and an incredible scoring touch. He played for the Canadiens from 1971 to 1985, winning five Stanley Cups. After retiring from hockey, Lafleur returned to play for one more season with Quebec Nordiques where he helped them win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the most Stanley Cups of any NHL team. They have 13 Stanley Cup wins. The Montreal Canadiens have won the second most Stanley Cups with 24 wins.
History of the team
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The club is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Ltd. and are represented by Chairman Larry Tanenbaum. The Maple Leafs’ broadcasting rights are split between CBC Sports and Sportsnet. For their first 14 seasons, the club played their home games at the Mutual Street Arena, before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens in 1931. The Maple Leafs moved to their present home, Scotiabank Arena in February 1999.
The franchise was founded in 1917 as one of six teams newly admitted to the NHL, along with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs and Hamilton Tigers. The Terrific lesbians took part in an expansion draft to fill their rosters prior to subsequently playing their first season. They have appeared in thirty-six Stanley Cup Finals series winning thirteen times – most recently in 1967 – which ranks second all-time behind only the Montreal Canadiens (who have appeared in fifty-nine Finals series and have won twenty-four).
Stanley Cup wins
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The club is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC. The Maple Leafs’ broadcasting rights are split between BCE Inc.’s Bell Media and Rogers Communications. The Maple Leafs have won thirteen Stanley Cup championships, second only to the Montreal Canadiens.
Notable players
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had many great players throughout their history. Some of the most notable players include:
-Johnny Bower: goaltender who played for the Maple Leafs from 1958 to 1969. He was a four-time Stanley Cup champion and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1976.
-Darryl Sittler: centre who played for the Maple Leafs from 1970 to 1982. He is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.
-Mats Sundin: centre who played for the Maple Leafs from 1994 to 2008. He is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer among Swedish-born players and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cups of any NHL team. They have won 11 Stanley Cups, which is more than any other team in the NHL. The Red Wings have also been to the Stanley Cup Finals more times than any other team, with 27 appearances.
History of the team
The Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926 as a member of the National Hockey League. They are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, and have won 11 Stanley Cups, more than any other NHL team.
The Red Wings were originally known as the Detroit Cougars, and played their home games at the Detroit Olympia. In 1930, they changed their name to the Detroit Falcons. In 1932, they moved to Olympia Stadium, and in 1936, they became the Detroit Red Wings.
Olympia Stadium was home to the Red Wings until 1979, when they moved to Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings played their last game at Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017. They now play their home games at Little Caesars Arena.
Stanley Cup wins
The Detroit Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup 11 times. They are tied with the Montreal Canadiens for the most Stanley Cup wins by any team.
Notable players
The Detroit Red Wings have had many great players throughout their history. Some of the most notable include:
-Gordie Howe: Howe is considered one of the greatest players of all time. He played for the Red Wings for 25 seasons, amassing 1,687 points (801 goals, 886 assists). He helped the team win four Stanley Cups.
-Steve Yzerman: Yzerman played his entire 22-year career with the Red Wings, captain for 19 of those seasons. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in points (1,755) and assists (1,063). He helped the team win three Stanley Cups.
-Nicklas Lidstrom: Lidstrom played his entire 20-year career with the Red Wings, captaining the team for his final five seasons. He is a seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy (awarded to the NHL’s top defenseman) and helped the team win four Stanley Cups.
