Last updated: Oct. 13, 2026. This Stanley Cup winners page will be updated after each NHL season.
Looking for every Stanley Cup winner by year? This page is a clean, updated list of NHL champions and Stanley Cup winners from the modern NHL era back through the earliest years of the trophy.
The short version: the Carolina Hurricanes are the most recent Stanley Cup champions, winning the Cup in 2026. The Florida Panthers won in 2024 and 2025, while the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning headline the recent winners before them.
This table is based on the official NHL.com Stanley Cup champions list. Team names that have active Full Press Coverage team hubs are linked directly to their FPC hub pages. Historic, defunct and pre-modern clubs are listed as plain text.
Stanley Cup Winners Quick Facts
Stanley Cup Winners by Year: NHL Era
Beginning with the 1926-27 season, the Stanley Cup has been awarded to the NHL playoff champion. Here is the year-by-year list from 1927 through today.
Earlier Stanley Cup Winners and Challenge-Era Champions
Before the Stanley Cup became the NHL’s playoff championship trophy, the Cup was awarded through earlier professional and amateur eras, including challenge-era formats. Some years below include multiple winners because the Cup changed hands through challenges during the same calendar year.
| Year | Stanley Cup winner |
|---|---|
| 1926 | Montreal Maroons |
| 1925 | Victoria Cougars |
| 1924 | Montreal Canadiens |
| 1923 | Ottawa Senators |
| 1922 | Toronto St. Pats |
| 1921 | Ottawa Senators |
| 1920 | Ottawa Senators |
| 1919 | No decision; Final canceled because of influenza epidemic |
| 1918 | Toronto Arenas |
| 1917 | Seattle Metropolitans |
| 1916 | Montreal Canadiens |
| 1915 | Vancouver Millionaires |
| 1914 | Toronto Blueshirts |
| 1913 | Quebec Bulldogs |
| 1912 | Quebec Bulldogs |
| 1911 | Ottawa Senators |
| 1910 | Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators |
| 1909 | Ottawa Senators |
| 1908 | Montreal Wanderers |
| 1907 | Montreal Wanderers, Kenora Thistles |
| 1906 | Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Silver Seven |
| 1905 | Ottawa Silver Seven |
| 1904 | Ottawa Silver Seven |
| 1903 | Ottawa Silver Seven, Montreal AAA |
| 1902 | Montreal AAA, Winnipeg Victorias |
| 1901 | Winnipeg Victorias |
| 1900 | Montreal Shamrocks |
| 1899 | Montreal Shamrocks, Montreal Victorias |
| 1898 | Montreal Victorias |
| 1897 | Montreal Victorias |
| 1896 | Montreal Victorias, Winnipeg Victorias |
| 1895 | Montreal Victorias |
| 1894 | Montreal AAA |
| 1893 | Montreal AAA |
Which Team Has Won the Most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups with 24 championships. They remain the most successful franchise in Stanley Cup history.
The next most frequent winners are the Toronto Maple Leafs with 13, followed by the Detroit Red Wings with 11.
Recent Stanley Cup Winners
The recent Stanley Cup winners show how difficult it is to repeat in the modern NHL. The Florida Panthers went back-to-back in 2024 and 2025 before the Carolina Hurricanes won in 2026. The Tampa Bay Lightning were the last team before Florida to win consecutive Cups, doing so in 2020 and 2021.
Official Stanley Cup Source Links
- NHL.com: Stanley Cup Champions complete list
- NHL Records: Stanley Cup winners
- NHL Records: History of the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup Winners FAQ
Who won the most recent Stanley Cup?
The Carolina Hurricanes are the most recent Stanley Cup champions, winning in 2026.
Who won the 2025 Stanley Cup?
The Florida Panthers won the 2025 Stanley Cup.
Who won the first Stanley Cup?
The first Stanley Cup winner was Montreal AAA in 1893.
Which NHL team has won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups with 24.
Was there a Stanley Cup winner in 2005?
No. There was no Stanley Cup winner in 2005 because the NHL season was canceled.
Was there a Stanley Cup winner in 1919?
No. The 1919 Stanley Cup Final between Montreal and Seattle was canceled because of the influenza epidemic after the series was tied 2-2.
This page will be updated each season after the Stanley Cup Final ends.
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