Description: First awarded in 1967-68, the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl is presented annually “to the Western Conference team that advances to the Stanley Cup Final.”
History: The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl was presented by the NHL’s Member Clubs in 1968 for perpetual competition by the League in recognition of the services of Clarence S. Campbell, NHL President from 1946-77. From 1967-68 through 1973-74, the trophy was awarded to the regular-season champion of the West Division. Beginning in 1974-75, it was presented to the regular-season winner of the conference bearing the name of the trophy. From 1981-82 to 1992-93, the trophy was given to the playoff champion in the Campbell Conference. Since 1993-94, the trophy has been awarded to the playoff champion in the Western Conference. (Due to the unique playoff format amid the COVID‑19 pandemic, in 2020‑21 it was given to the winner of the Montreal Canadiens-Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Semifinals series.) The trophy itself is a hallmark piece made of sterling silver that was crafted by a British silversmith in 1878.
2023-24 Winner: The Edmonton Oilers – who ranked 31st in the League standings through games on Nov. 14 – won their eighth Clarence S. Campbell Bowl and first since 2005‑06 by ousting the Los Angeles Kings the First Round (4‑1), the Pacific Division champion Vancouver Canucks in the Second Round (4‑3) and the No. 2 overall Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final (4‑2).
