As the Florida Panthers edge closer to their first Stanley Cup victory,, leading the 2024 Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers, it's a fitting moment to look at NHL teams still in pursuit of their first championship. Here’s a comprehensive list of those teams:


**Buffalo Sabres**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 29


**Vancouver Canucks**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 29


**San Jose Sharks**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 21


**Arizona Coyotes**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 20


**Ottawa Senators**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 16


**Nashville Predators**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 16



**Minnesota Wild**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 13


**Florida Panthers**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 10


**Winnipeg Jets**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 8


**Columbus Blue Jackets**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 6


**Brooklyn Americans**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 5


**Cleveland Barons**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 2


**Philadelphia Quakers**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 2


**Seattle Kraken**

- **Total NHL playoff appearances:** 1


These teams continue their quest for that elusive Stanley Cup, with fans hoping that their long-awaited triumph might come sooner rather than later.