Canadian hockey fans have patiently waited for the Stanley Cup to return north of the border. The wait has been long, but with the Edmonton Oilers reaching the Stanley Cup Final, hope is rekindled.
The last instance occurred on June 9, 1993, when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Los Angeles Kings in five games. That time was marked by `Jurassic Park` dominating the box office, popular TV shows like `Roseanne` and `Home Improvement`, and Janet Jackson`s hit `That`s the Way Love Goes` topping charts.
Since that victory, the Stanley Cup has resided in the United States for 32 consecutive years.
Heading into the current Stanley Cup Final, only one Canadian team remains. After falling behind 2-0 in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers achieved a remarkable 14-2 run, eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars in just five games each.
Key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are performing exceptionally, leading all playoff scorers. The team`s defensive performance has also been impressive, and goaltender Stuart Skinner has regained his strong form after earlier playoff struggles.
While Edmonton is playing at a high level, they face a familiar and formidable opponent in the Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers, noted as having defeated the Oilers in seven games to win the Cup a year ago, are potentially even stronger this time.
Winning these final four games will be the Oilers` toughest challenge, but the team appears to have all the necessary elements to finally bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada, ending the drought that began after 1993. Here`s a look at the Stanley Cup drought length for every Canadian team:
Toronto Maple Leafs | 58 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 13
- Years won: 1967, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1951, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1945, 1942, 1932, 1922, 1918
Vancouver Canucks | 55 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 0
- Years won: N/A
Calgary Flames | 36 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 1
- Years won: 1989
Edmonton Oilers | 35 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 5
- Years won: 1990, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984
Ottawa Senators | 33 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 0
- Years won: N/A
Montreal Canadiens | 32 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 23
- Years won: 1993, 1986, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1973, 1971, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1953, 1946, 1944, 1931, 1930, 1924, 1926
Winnipeg Jets | 14 Years
- Stanley Cup wins: 0
- Years won: N/A
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Elton Marrow