Has any team won 3 consecutive Stanley Cups?

Last Modified Apr 27, 2025 10:21 GMT
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Commissioned in 1892 as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, the Stanley Cup was named after the former Governor General of Canada Lord Stanley of Preston, who donated it as an award to Canada's top-ranking amateur ice hockey club. However, it became the de facto championship of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1926 and was later recognized as the de jure NHL championship prize in 1947.

The Stanley Cup's history is rich with traditions, including the winning team drinking champagne from it. The Stanley Cup is also known as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup and The Holy Grail. The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup on a record 24 occasions, as of April 2025.

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Teams with 3 Consecutive Stanley Cups

The Toronto Maple Leafs were the first team to win three consecutive Stanley Cups from 1947 to 1949, followed by the Montreal Canadiens, who secured three straight championships from 1956 to 1960. The Maple Leafs repeated the achievement from 1962 to 1964. Later, the Canadiens added another three-peat to their record from 1976 to 1979. Lastly, the New York Islanders joined the elite group by winning three consecutive championships from 1980 to 1983.

Consecutive Stanley Cup Rematches

Since the establishment of the Stanley Cup in 1926, only 10 times have the same two teams faced off in consecutive cup finals. In these instances, one team emerged victorious in both series seven times, while the teams split the outcomes three times. Notably, the defending champions has successfully defended its title in 70% of these rematches. The matchups, spanning from 1932 to 2009, involved teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins. No two teams have met in more than two consecutive cup finals, as of April 2025.

FAQs on Stanley Cup

A. Yes, three NHL teams have achieved the feat: Toronto Maple Leafs (1947-1949, 1962-1964), Montreal Canadiens (1956-1960, 1976-1979), and New York Islanders (1980-1983).

A. Since 1926, five teams have experienced consecutive losses in the Stanley Cup finals: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and St. Louis Blues.

A. Only 10 times in NHL history have the same two teams met in consecutive Stanley Cup finals.

A. Defending champions have successfully defended their title in 70% of Stanley Cup finals rematches.

A. The Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins have participated in consecutive Stanley Cup final rematches.

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