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Editor's note: This post was originally published in 2025 and has since been updated for 2026.
The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history. Over 125-plus years of hockey excellence have come and gone and it still remains one of the coolest trophies in all of sports.
It's also extremely difficult to win. Unlike in the early years, the NHL now has 32 teams vying for contention every season in the modern era. With limitations like the salary cap and player contracts in the mix as well, it's no wonder it's a hard mountain to climb.
Since the turn of the 2000s, we've seen some incredible Cinderella runs to the Stanley Cup Final alongside the birth of long-lasting and iconic hockey dynasties. With another team looking to add its name to this list this spring, let's take a look back at all the Stanley Cup champions in the modern era of hockey, starting from 2000.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Last Stanley Cup winners: Every NHL champion since 2000
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The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history. Over 125-plus years of hockey excellence have come and gone and it still remains one of the coolest trophies in all of sports.
It's also extremely difficult to win. Unlike in the early years, the NHL now has 32 teams vying for contention every season in the modern era. With limitations like the salary cap and player contracts in the mix as well, it's no wonder it's a hard mountain to climb.
Since the turn of the 2000s, we've seen some incredible Cinderella runs to the Stanley Cup Final alongside the birth of long-lasting and iconic hockey dynasties. With another team looking to add its name to this list this spring, let's take a look back at all the Stanley Cup champions in the modern era of hockey, starting from 2000.
NHL Stanley Cup winners by year since 2000
- 2000:New Jersey Devils
- 2001: Colorado Avalanche
- 2002: Detroit Red Wings
- 2003: New Jersey Devils
- 2004: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2006: Carolina Hurricanes
- 2007: Anaheim Ducks
- 2008: Detroit Red Wings
- 2009: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2010: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2011: Boston Bruins
- 2012: Los Angeles Kings
- 2013: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2014: Los Angeles Kings
- 2015: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2016: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2017: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2018: Washington Capitals
- 2019: St. Louis Blues
- 2020: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2021: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2022: Colorado Avalanche
- 2023: Vegas Golden Knights
- 2024: Florida Panthers
- 2025: Florida Panthers
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Last Stanley Cup winners: Every NHL champion since 2000
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