Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2022 and has been updated.
The 2023 Stanley Cup Final is officially over!
After an exciting three rounds of playoff action, the Stanley Cup Final has officially been awarded to the Vegas Golden Knights! Unfortunately, the Florida Panthers will have to wait another year to see if they can lift Lord Stanley, but the Golden Knights now join the prestigious club of Stanley Cup champions!
With the 2023 Stanley Cup Final complete, let’s take a look at the now 11 currently active NHL teams who have yet to win a Stanley Cup in their franchise history.
Buffalo Sabres (last appeared in 1999)
Vancouver Canucks (last appeared in 2011)
Arizona Coyotes (never appeared in a Stanley Cup Final)
San Jose Sharks (last appeared in 2016)
Ottawa Senators (last appeared in 2007)
Florida Panthers (last appeared in 2023)
Winnipeg Jets (never appeared in a Stanley Cup Final)
Nashville Predators (last appeared in 2017)
Columbus Blue Jackets (never appeared in a Stanley Cup Final)
Minnesota Wild (never appeared in a Stanley Cup Final)
Seattle Kraken (never appeared in a Stanley Cup Final)