Canada will have to wait another year.
The Edmonton Oilers missed a chance to break a few droughts in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup finals against the Florida Panthers on Monday. The Panthers won 2-1, which extended two streaks.
A Canadian team has not won the Stanley Cup since 1993. Edmonton has a pro sports championship drought that extends back to 1990, which is tied with Cincinnati among professional sports cities.
The Florida Panthers joined the Boston Celtics as a major sports champion in 2024. That is a four-sport city where the Bruins have the longest championship drought – one that extends back to 2011.
The MLB and NFL will crown their champions this season. With that, Sporting News looks across the four major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA) and answers the question:
When was the last time your city won a pro sports championship?
Miami (2024)
The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in a seven-game series against Edmonton. Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart scored goals, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a flurry of shots in the final minutes. Others: Heat (2013), Marlins (2003), Dolphins (1973), Panthers (none).
Boston (2024)
The Celtics won their 18th championship in franchise history by knocking off the Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals. Jayson Tatum (22.2 ppg.) and NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown (20.8 ppg.) were dominant in the series. Others: Patriots (2018), Red Sox (2018), Bruins (2011).
Kansas City (2023)
The Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in five seasons in an overtime thriller against the 49ers. Patrick Mahomes II led a 25-22 victory with the game-winning TD drive in overtime. Mahomes earned Super Bowl MVP honors for the third time. Others: Royals (2015).
Dallas (2023)
The Texas Rangers won their first World Series in franchise history by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. Corey Seager was named World Series MVP, and Bruce Bochy won his fourth World Series as a manager. Others: Mavericks (2011), Stars (1999), Cowboys (1995).
Las Vegas (2023)
In just their sixth professional season, the Las Vegas Knights won the Stanley Cup championship by knocking off the Florida Panthers in five games. Jonathan Marchessault was MVP of the series. The Raiders won their last Super Bowl championship in Oakland in 1983. Others: Raiders (1983).
Denver (2023)
The Nuggets won their first NBA championship by knocking off Miami in five games in the 2023 NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic was named the NBA Finals MVP as part of a good run for the city.. The Avalanche won their third Stanley Cup championship and broke a 21-year drought by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games in 2022. Others: Avalanche (2022), Broncos (2015), Rockies (none).
Houston (2022)
The Astros – in their fourth World Series appearance in six seasons – beat Philadelphia in six games to give Dusty Baker his first World Series championship as a manager. Others: Rockets (1995), Texans (None).
San Francisco (2022)
The Warriors won their fourth NBA championship under Steve Kerr in the 2022 NBA Finals. Golden State beat Boston in six games, and Steph Curry won his first NBA Finals MVP award in a series where he averaged 31.2 points per game. Others: Giants (2014), 49ers (1994).
Los Angeles (2021)
The Rams beat the Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI, which was the franchise's second overall and first with Los Angeles. Others: Lakers (2020), Kings (2014), Chargers (none), Clippers (none).
Atlanta (2021)
The Braves beat the Astros in six games in the 2021 World Series behind MVP Jorge Soler. That marked their second championship since moving to Atlanta and broke a drought that extended back to 1995. Others: Hawks (none), Falcons (none).
Milwaukee/Green Bay (2021)
The Bucks defeated the Suns in six games to win the 2021 NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 35.2 points per game in the series. Others: Packers (2010), Brewers (none).
Tampa-St. Petersburg (2021)
The Lightning won their second straight Stanley Cup championship in five games against the Montreal Canadiens. Andrei Vasilevskiy won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. Others: Buccaneers (2020), Rays (none).
Washington (2019)
D.C. celebrates its first baseball championship in 95 years after the Nationals, transplanted from Montreal, defeat the Astros in a seven-game World Series. Others: Capitals (2018), Redskins (1991), Wizards (1978).
Toronto (2019)
Kyle Lowry and Co. ended a 26-year championship drought for Canada as the Raptors denied the Warriors a three-peat. Others: Blue Jays (1993), Maple Leafs (1967).
St. Louis (2019)
The Blues, improbably, bring the Stanley Cup to Missouri for the first time after beating the Bruins in seven games in the final. St. Louis was last in the NHL standings in early January. Others: Cardinals (2011), Rams (1999).
Oakland (2018)
The Golden State Warriors, prior to moving across the Bay to Oakland in 2019, swept LeBron James and the Cavaliers to win their third title in four years. Others: A's (1989)
Philadelphia (2017)
The Eagles, led by backup quarterback Nick Foles, defeated the defending champion Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl 52 and gave the City of Brotherly Love its first NFL title since 1960. Others: Phillies (2008), 76ers (1983), Flyers (1975)
Pittsburgh (2017)
The Penguins gave the Steel City its fifth Stanley Cup championship and its second in as many seasons with a six-game triumph over the Predators in the Final. Others: Steelers (2008), Pirates (1979).
Chicago (2016)
The Chicago Cubs broke a drought that extended back to 1908 by beating the Cleveland Indians in seven games in the World Series. Others: Blackhawks (2015), White Sox (2005), Bulls (1998), Bears (1985).
Cleveland (2016)
The city waited 52 years for a champion, and LeBron James' Cavs finally delivered it, and in historic fashion, no less. They became the first team in NBA Finals history to win the series after trailing three games to one, shocking the mighty Warriors. Others: Browns (1964), Indians (1948).
San Antonio (2014)
Kawhi Leonard won NBA Finals MVP honors, and Tim Duncan and Tony Parker helped lead the Spurs to a 4-1 series win against the Miami Heat.
Seattle (2013)
Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith led a dominant defensive effort in a 43-8 win against Denver in Super Bowl 48 to give the Seahawks their first Super Bowl championship. Others: SuperSonics (1979), Mariners (none).
Baltimore (2012)
Ray Lewis and Joe Flacco led the Ravens to a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. It was Baltimore's second Super Bowl championship as the Ravens. Others: Orioles (1983).
New York (2011)
Eli Manning led the Giants, who in fact play in New Jersey, past the Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI. Others: Yankees (2009), Rangers (1994), Mets (1986), Islanders (1983), Knicks (1973), Jets (1968), Nets (1976, ABA).
New Orleans (2009)
Drew Brees brought the Saints their first championship with a 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. Others: Pelicans (none).
Detroit (2008)
Henrik Zetterberg led the Red Wings past the Penguins in six games in the 2008 Stanley Cup finals. Others: Pistons (2004), Tigers (1984), Lions (1957).
Anaheim (2007)
Scott Niedermayer earned MVP honors after the Ducks beat Ottawa four games to one in the Stanley Cup finals. Others: Angels (2002).
Raleigh (2006)
Cam Ward and Rod Brind'Amour led the Hurricanes past the Edmonton Oilers in seven games in the 2006 Stanley Cup finals.
Indianapolis (2006)
Peyton Manning led the Colts to a 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Others: The Pacers won three ABA titles, the last in 1973, before joining the NBA.
East Rutherford (2003)
The Devils and goaltender Martin Brodeur beat the Anaheim Ducks in seven games to win their third Stanley Cup. The club now plays in Newark, N.J.
Phoenix (2001)
Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling led the Diamondbacks to a seven-game victory over the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series. Others: Suns (none), Cardinals (none), Coyotes (none).
Montreal (1993)
Led by Patrick Roy, the Canadiens won the 1993 Stanley Cup finals against Los Angeles in five games. It's the last time a team from Canada has won the Stanley Cup. Others: Expos (none)
Minneapolis/St. Paul (1991)
Kirby Puckett and Jack Morris led the Twins past the Braves in the 1991 World Series, which went seven games. Others: Vikings (none), Timberwolves (none), Wild (none).
Cincinnati (1990)
Barry Larkin, Jose Rijo and the Reds pulled off a 4-0 sweep of the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 World Series. That gave the Reds their fifth World Series championship. Others: Bengals (none).
Edmonton (1990)
Mark Messier and Craig MacTavish led the Oilers to a 4-1 series win over the Boston Bruins in the 1990 Stanley Cup finals. That closed a decade where Edmonton won five Stanley Cup championships.
35 years or more
Calgary (1989). The Flames beat the Canadiens in six games to win the 1989 Stanley Cup finals.
Portland (1977). The Trail Blazers won their only NBA title behind Bill Walton to beat the 76ers in six games.
Buffalo (1965). The Bills won back-to-back AFL titles in 1964-65, but Jim Kelly and Co. lost four Super Bowls and the Sabres have never won the Stanley Cup.
San Diego (1963). The Chargers, now in Los Angeles, won a AFL title in 1963. The Padres lost the World Series in 1984 and 1998.
