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Edmonton Oilers players celebrate thier win over the Dallas Stars during the third period in game six of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place.
Canada fights for its first Stanley Cup in over 30 years
It’s been 31 years since a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. In 1993, the Montreal Canadiens managed it, but the country has been shut out ever since. Starting Saturday, Canada is pinning its hopes for redemption on the Edmonton Oilers, who are set to face the Florida Panthers.
The Oilers last won the Cup in 1990, while the Panthers have never managed a championship despite two shots at the title, including last year.
Ticket prices for finals are selling for a small fortune in Edmonton, with resale prices reaching as high as CA$4,000. Of course, most will take in the series from outside the arena. The 2024 playoffs have been the most-watched in nearly three decades. And with a Canadian team in the finals, a lot of eyeballs north of the US border will be glued to television sets, computers, and mobile screens in the days to come.
Graphic Truth: Most successful ice hockey teams
Ice hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada, and the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens the most beloved NHL teams. Unsurprisingly, these two teams lead the pack in total Stanley Cup wins, while the Detroit Red Wings just south of the border boast third place in those ranks.
What is surprising: A Canadian NHL team has not won the Stanley Cup in over 30 years.
This year, two Canadian teams — the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks — remain in the playoffs. So, will 2024 be the year Canada brings home the biggest prize in hockey?