The Stanley Cup playoffs have long been the true measure of an NHL franchise’s staying power. Through decades of shifting eras, rules and rivalries, a select group of teams has turned spring hockey into a near-annual tradition built on endurance.

From Original Six royalty to modern-era contenders, playoff consistency has shaped legacies as much as championships themselves. Every return to the bracket adds another chapter to histories forged through pressure, resilience and year-after-year relevance.

At the center of that conversation sit familiar names, led by the Montreal Canadiens and closely followed by rivals like the Boston Bruins. Their numbers hint at a deeper story of longevity, adaptation and survival in the league’s harshest environment.

Montreal Canadiens | Playoff season: 86

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