Canada's Stanley Cup Drought Hits 33 Years as Canadiens Fall to Hurricanes

Canada's Stanley Cup Drought Hits 33 Years as Canadiens Fall to Hurricanes

Hockey fans in Canada face another year of waiting as the Montreal Canadiens' elimination by the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final extends the Stanley Cup drought to 33 years. The last time a Canadian team lifted the Cup was on June 9, 1993, when the Canadiens triumphed over Wayne Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings. Since that victory, the Stanley Cup has remained in the United States, with Canadian teams struggling to make a mark in recent seasons. This year, only three Canadian teams made it to the playoffs, but two were quickly eliminated: Ottawa Senators: Swept by the Hurricanes in the first round. Edmonton Oilers: Suffered a first-round defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, hindered by an injury to Connor McDavid. The current drought statistics for Canadian teams are as follows: Toronto Maple Leafs: 59 years (13 wins; last in 1967) Vancouver Canucks: 56 years (0 wins) Calgary Flames: 37 years (1 win; last in 1989) Edmonton Oilers: 36 years (5 wins; last in 1990) Ottawa Senators: 34 years (0 wins) Montreal Canadiens: 33 years (23 wins; last in 1993) Winnipeg Jets: 15 years (0 wins) With the Canadiens' recent exit, Canadian hockey fans will have to continue their long wait for the coveted trophy.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-30