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With the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs starting tonight, it’s worth noting the changing of the guard in the league. The first round exits of Boston, Colorado, Los Angeles, and Tampa Bay, and the failure of teams like Chicago and Pittsburgh to even qualify for the playoffs means that none of the franchises that have hoisted the Cup at the conclusion of the last sixteen seasons are still in contention this year. Of the eight remaining teams, the most recent Stanley Cup winner is Carolina in 20
Here’s the list of recent Stanley Cup winners who are no longer in the playoffs this season:
And here’s the list of the most recent Stanley Cup victories for the eight franchises who remain in the playoffs: