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Scotty Bowman stands alone as the NHL's all-time winningest coach with nine Stanley Cups. This achievement came after his final triumph with the Detroit Red Wings, securing their 10th title in franchise history. Bowman's legacy spans three decades, with five championships from the Montreal Canadiens, three from the Red Wings, and one with the Pittsburgh Penguins. His latest victory in 2002 surpassed his mentor, Toe Blake, who won eight titles. Only Phil Jackson in the NBA holds more championships across major North American sports. The list of top NHL coaches includes:
- Scotty Bowman, 9
- Toe Blake, 8
- Hap Day, 5
- Al Arbour, 4
- Dick Irvin, 4
- Punch Imlach, 4
- Glen Sather, 4
- Lester Patrick, 3
- Jack Adams, 3
- Tommy Ivan, 3
- Joel Quenneville*, 3
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