NHL: Longest Span (Seasons) Between Eastern Conference Finals Appearances

	TEAM	SPAN (SEASONS IN BETWEEN)	PREVIOUS EASTERN CONF. FINALS APP. (OR FIRST SEASON*)	LAST EASTERN CONF. FINALS APP.	NOTES
1.	New York Islanders	21	1993-94*	Active	No App.
2.	Florida Panthers	18	1996-97	Active
3.	Boston Bruins	16	1993-94*	2010-11
3.	Washington Capitals	16	1997-98	Active
5.	Montreal Canadiens	15	1993-94*	2009-10
6.	Columbus Blue Jackets	14	2000-01*	Active	No App.
7.	New York Rangers	13	1996-97	2011-12
8.	Toronto Maple Leafs	12	2001-02	Active
9.	Tampa Bay Lightning	10	1993-94*	2003-04