The Stanley Cup crowns the NHL champion each year and its all-time winners chart reveals hockey's greatest dynasties. Montreal's record haul dwarfs most modern franchises still seeking a first title. Vote on which team's historical dominance stands tallest.
Fact-ranked — the numbers decide the order, not votes
What counts: Ranked strictly by total Stanley Cups won, descending; ties broken by most recent win. Counts are exact through 2023; data thins quickly after the top dozen teams as many have zero or one.
The Canadiens captured 24 Cups across a century of dominance, including five straight from 1956-60. Their 1993 victory remains the last for the franchise. No other team approaches this total.
Stanley Cups: 24Last Win: 1993First Win: 1916Location: Montreal, QC
added by IJRin 4 rankingsMontreal Canadiens
Toronto secured 13 Cups with the last coming in 1967 after a string of 1960s wins. The franchise has the second-highest total yet longest active drought. Fans continue to await the next breakthrough.
Stanley Cups: 13Last Win: 1967First Win: 1918Location: Toronto, ON
added by IJRin 6 rankingsToronto Maple Leafs
Detroit claimed 11 Cups with back-to-back titles in 1997-98 and another in 2002 under the Yzerman era. The 2008 win capped their modern resurgence. They rank third all-time.
Stanley Cups: 11Last Win: 2008First Win: 1936Location: Detroit, MI
added by IJRin 4 rankingsDetroit Red Wings
Boston earned six Cups including the 1970 and 1972 triumphs with Orr and the 2011 victory. Their total places them among the elite Original Six clubs. The 2011 parade marked the most recent.
Stanley Cups: 6Last Win: 2011First Win: 1929Location: Boston, MA
added by IJRin 4 rankingsBoston Bruins
Chicago won six Cups with three in the salary-cap era from 2010-15. The 2015 victory completed their latest dynasty. They sit tied for fourth all-time.
Stanley Cups: 6Last Win: 2015First Win: 1934Location: Chicago, IL
added by IJRin 5 rankingsChicago Blackhawks
Edmonton captured five Cups in the 1980s behind Gretzky and Messier including four in five years. The 1990 win was their last. The franchise remains defined by that dynasty.
Stanley Cups: 5Last Win: 1990First Win: 1984Location: Edmonton, AB
added by IJRin 4 rankingsEdmonton Oilers
Pittsburgh won five Cups with back-to-back in 2016-17 and earlier titles in 1991-92. Crosby and Malkin anchored the latest run. They rank among the expansion-era leaders.
Stanley Cups: 5Last Win: 2017First Win: 1991Location: Pittsburgh, PA
added by IJRin 4 rankingsPittsburgh Penguins
The Rangers took four Cups with the 1994 victory ending a 54-year wait. Earlier wins came in 1928, 1933 and 1940. Their total places them mid-pack historically.
Stanley Cups: 4Last Win: 1994First Win: 1928Location: New York, NY
added by IJRin 4 rankingsNew York Rangers
The Islanders won four straight Cups from 1980-83 in one of the great dynasties. No further titles followed. Their early-80s run remains unmatched in the expansion era.
Stanley Cups: 4Last Win: 1983First Win: 1980Location: Elmont, NY
added by IJRin 4 rankingsNew York Islanders
Colorado claimed three Cups including back-to-back in 1996 and 2001 plus the 2022 victory. The franchise began as the Quebec Nordiques. Their modern success stands out.
Stanley Cups: 3Last Win: 2022First Win: 1996Location: Denver, CO
added by IJRin 4 rankingsColorado Avalanche
New Jersey won three Cups in 1995, 2000 and 2003 behind strong defense and Brodeur. The 2003 win capped their peak. They rank among the 1990s-2000s elite.
Stanley Cups: 3Last Win: 2003First Win: 1995Location: Newark, NJ
added by IJRin 3 rankingsNew Jersey Devils
Tampa Bay secured three Cups with back-to-back in 2020-21 after the 2004 win. Their recent dominance under Cooper stands out. The franchise has risen quickly.
Stanley Cups: 3Last Win: 2021First Win: 2004Location: Tampa, FL
added by IJRin 3 rankingsTampa Bay Lightning
Philadelphia won two Cups in 1974-75 during the Broad Street Bullies era. No further titles came despite strong teams. Their total sits mid-tier among expansion clubs.
Stanley Cups: 2Last Win: 1975First Win: 1974Location: Philadelphia, PA
added by IJRin 2 rankingsPhiladelphia Flyers
Los Angeles captured two Cups in 2012 and 2014 with Quick and Kopitar leading the way. The quick succession marked their peak. They remain the only California team with multiple titles.
Stanley Cups: 2Last Win: 2014First Win: 2012Location: Los Angeles, CA
added by IJRin 3 rankingsLos Angeles Kings
Dallas won the 1999 Cup after relocating from Minnesota. The 1999 victory over Buffalo stands as their lone title. They rank among single-title expansion teams.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 1999First Win: 1999Location: Dallas, TX
added by IJRin 3 rankingsDallas Stars
St. Louis captured their first Cup in 2019 after decades of near-misses. The 2019 run ended a 51-year wait. They represent classic expansion-era perseverance.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 2019First Win: 2019Location: St. Louis, MO
added by IJRin 2 rankingsSt. Louis blues
Washington ended a long wait with the 2018 Cup led by Ovechkin. The 2018 victory stands as their only title. The franchise finally broke through after decades.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 2018First Win: 2018Location: Washington, DC
added by IJRin 2 rankingsWashington Capitals
Calgary won the 1989 Cup with the famous Lanny McDonald goal. It remains their sole title. The franchise has not repeated that success.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 1989First Win: 1989Location: Calgary, AB
added by IJRin 2 rankingsCalgary Flames
Carolina captured the 2006 Cup after relocating from Hartford. The 2006 win remains their only title. They represent a successful southern relocation.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 2006First Win: 2006Location: Raleigh, NC
added by IJRin 3 rankingsCarolina Hurricanes
Anaheim won the 2007 Cup with a veteran-laden roster. The 2007 victory stands as their lone title. They became the first California team to win.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 2007First Win: 2007Location: Anaheim, CA
added by IJRin 3 rankingsAnaheim Ducks
Vegas reached the 2018 final in their inaugural season and won the 2023 Cup. Their rapid rise produced one title so far. The expansion model proved instantly competitive.
Stanley Cups: 1Last Win: 2023First Win: 2023Location: Las Vegas, NV
added by IJRin 6 rankingsVegas Golden Knights
Minnesota has yet to win a Stanley Cup since entering the league in 2000. The franchise reached the conference finals twice without a title. They continue their search for a first championship.
Stanley Cups: 0Last Win: —First Win: —Location: Saint Paul, MN
added by IJRin 2 rankingsMinnesota Wild
Columbus has never won a Stanley Cup since joining in 2000. The team reached the second round multiple times but no deeper. Their quest for a first title continues.
Stanley Cups: 0Last Win: —First Win: —Location: Columbus, OH
added by IJRColumbus Blue Jackets
Seattle entered the league in 2021 and reached the second round in year two but has zero Cups. The newest franchise builds toward its first title.
Stanley Cups: 0Last Win: —First Win: —Location: Seattle, WA
added by IJRin 2 rankingsSeattle Kraken
Arizona has never won a Stanley Cup since relocating from Winnipeg. The franchise reached the conference finals once but remains without a title. Relocation and arena issues have hindered progress.
Stanley Cups: 0Last Win: —First Win: —Location: Tempe, AZ
added by IJRArizona Coyotes
San Jose has never won a Stanley Cup since entering in 1991. The team reached the 2016 final but fell short. Decades of contention have yet to produce a title.
Stanley Cups: 0Last Win: —First Win: —Location: San Jose, CA
added by IJRin 2 rankingsSan Jose Sharks
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The criteria line matters here. Read it before you vote or you're arguing about a different list.
Wild that Montreal Canadiens is winning this. Scroll down — the real answer is further down the board.
Somebody explain the Montreal Canadiens votes to me. Genuinely. I want to understand.
Came for the argument, stayed for the comparison grid. The numbers settle half the fights here.
Voted, but this order is going to look very different in a month once more people find it.
Montreal Canadiens at the top is the correct call and I'll die on this hill.