The last time the Maple Leafs won a Stanley Cup, there were only six teams in the NHL. That's how long Toronto fans have been waiting to celebrate another championship.
The Maple Leafs are looking to bring back the city its first Stanley Cup in nearly 60 years. Despite being one of the winningest teams in NHL history, the Original Six franchise owns the longest championship drought in the league and one of the longest in North American professional sports.
It's been a long, painful waiting game for Leafs fans to see the blue and white hoist the Cup again. Will it change in 2023?
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Here is a look at the last time the Leafs won the Stanley Cup, and all of their championships in franchise history.
When was the last time the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup?
The last time a Maple Leafs team hoisted the Stanley Cup was in 1967.
Toronto took down rival Montreal in six games to grab the franchise a Cup win. It was the Leafs' fourth championship in a span of six years. Dave Keon helped lead the team to the win, earning MVP honors.
Not only was 1967 the last time Toronto hoisted the Stanley Cup, but it was also the last Final appearance for the organization. The team's 55-year championship drought is the longest in the NHL.
How many Stanley Cups have the Maple Leafs won?
Toronto has won 13 Stanley Cups in its history. It's the second-most championships in the NHL, trailing only Montreal, who has 24.
The organization dominated in the 1940s, earning five titles in that decade. The club also won four Stanley Cups during the 1960s.
Here is a look at every Maple Leafs Stanley Cup win.
Season | Opponent | Series |
---|---|---|
1918 | Vancouver Millionaires | 3-2 |
1922 | Vancouver Millionaires | 3-2 |
1932 | New York Rangers | 3-0 |
1942 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-3 |
1945 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-3 |
1947 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 |
1948 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-0 |
1949 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-0 |
1951 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-1 |
1962 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4-2 |
1963 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-1 |
1964 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-3 |
1967 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 |