NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup Win: Exploring the Teams Still Seeking Victory
The Florida Panthers are on the brink of making history with their first Stanley Cup win as they currently hold the lead in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers. While the Panthers are edging closer to glory, there are several other NHL teams that have yet to secure a Stanley Cup victory.
Among these teams are the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks, both of which have made 29 NHL playoff appearances without clinching the coveted title. The San Jose Sharks have also come close with 21 playoff appearances, followed by the Arizona Coyotes with 20. The Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators have each made 16 playoff appearances, while the Minnesota Wild have made 13.
The Florida Panthers, despite their current success in the playoffs, have only made 10 playoff appearances, showing that a Stanley Cup win has been elusive for them. The Winnipeg Jets have made 8 playoff appearances, followed by the Columbus Blue Jackets with 6. The Brooklyn Americans and the Cleveland Barons have made 5 and 2 playoff appearances respectively without a Stanley Cup win.
Teams like the Philadelphia Quakers and the Seattle Kraken are relatively new to the NHL, with only 2 playoff appearances between them. These teams are still in the early stages of building a successful franchise and have yet to make a significant impact in the playoffs.
As the 2024 Stanley Cup Final unfolds, fans of these teams will be watching closely to see if the Florida Panthers can break their streak of never having won a Stanley Cup. While some teams have come close in the past, the quest for the ultimate victory continues for many NHL franchises.
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