Hockey’s ultimate prize has traveled an extraordinary path over the past century, touching every corner of the NHL map. Keep reading for a complete list of Stanley Cup winners by year:

The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.

The Winnipeg Jets were the 2024-25 NHL regular season champions, winning 56 games and accruing 116 standings points to earn the President's Trophy. However, that honor hasn't tended to translate into a championship campaign in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for whoever is crowned.