NHL teams chasing 1st Stanley Cup title, including Panthers

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Winning the Stanley Cup is a challenging accomplishment. No Canadian-based franchise has won the Cup since 1993, the New York Rangers have one title since 1940, the Toronto Maple Leafs last won in 1967 and the League’s most successful franchise, the Montreal Canadiens, is in the longest drought (31 years) of their illustrious history.

However, there are still 11 teams chasing their first Stanley Cup title, including the Florida Panthers, who are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive season. They will face off against the Edmonton Oilers, who last hoisted the silver chalice in 1990.

One of these lengthy championship droughts will end in the next two weeks, which means the Oilers either end three decades of suffering or the Panthers take themselves off this list. Considering that Florida is the only active team pursuing their first Stanley Cup victory, here’s the rundown of those other franchises who must wait until next season for their next shot.

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11. Seattle Kraken (2021) Three Seasons

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T9. Columbus Blues Jackets (2000) 24 Seasons

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T9. Minnesota Wild (2000) 24 Seasons

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8. Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets (1999) 25 Seasons

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7. Nashville Predators (1998) 26 Seasons

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6. Florida Panthers (1993) 31 Seasons

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5. Ottawa Senators (1992) 32 Seasons

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4. San Jose Sharks (1991) 33 Seasons

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3. Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes (1979) 45 Seasons

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T1. Vancouver Canucks (1970) 54 Seasons

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T1. Buffalo Sabres (1970) 54 Seasons

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