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NHL · Stanley Cup · published 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00 · via Daily Faceoff

Six NHL clubs fit recent Stanley Cup winner profile for 2027

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The article tests whether only six NHL clubs can realistically win the 2027 Stanley Cup. It says each of the past 14 champions reached the playoffs at least three times and won at least three playoff series in the four seasons before lifting the Cup. The conclusion is that recent winners have been established contenders rather than upstart teams.

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Paul Pidutti’s AdjustedHockey article asks whether only six NHL organizations can truly contend for the 2027 Stanley Cup. It observes that each of the prior 14 champions had qualified for the postseason at least three times and captured at least three playoff series in the four seasons before their title.

The first screening test calls for four postseason berths across five campaigns, eliminating 20 clubs. Montreal is noted for consecutive appearances but still falls short of that mark. The 2012 Kings are named as the most recent winner lacking a prior record of sustained regular-season success and multiple playoff rounds.

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