The Red Wings won the series for the second year in a row, four games to none, to capture their ninth Stanley Cup in team history. This was the fourth consecutive Stanley Cup Finals that concluded with a sweep, as well as the last time it has ever happened.
When was the last time the Stanley Cup was swept?
WashingtonPost.com: 1998 Stanley Cup. Dive into the Caps chat room. About 1.2 million fans jammed downtown Detroit Thursday to honor goaltender Chris Osgood (pictured) and the Red Wings, who swept the Capitals and won the Stanley Cup championship for a second consecutive year.
Has any team swept the Stanley Cup playoffs?
Semifinals. Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks had led the league in scoring, but the well-oiled machine called the Montreal Canadiens managed to hold him to only six goals as the Canadiens swept the Black Hawks in four.
Who has the longest Stanley Cup drought?
The record for the longest drought ever goes to the New York Rangers who went 54 years (1940 to 1994). Although the Toronto Maple Leafs are catching up, currently sitting at 53 years since their Cup win in 1967.
Has Gretzky ever been swept?
Gretzky was its captain from 1983 to 1988. In 1983, they made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, only to be swept by the three-time defending champion New York Islanders.
40 related questions foundWho is the greatest hockey player ever?
Wayne Gretzky shattered long-standing records, notably scoring an unprecedented 894 goals. He also earned four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers (1984–85, 1987–88) and was named the NHL's MVP nine (!) times (1980–87, 1989).
What player has the most Stanley Cups?
In the National Hockey League (NHL), the player with the most Stanley Cups won of all time as of November 2021 was Henri Richard. The centre won 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens between 1955 and 1975.
Who won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915. However, their most recent title came way back in the 1992-93 season.
What team has not won the Stanley Cup?
In the NHL there are 11 teams that have been unable to capture hockey's ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup: Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and the Ottawa Senators (modern ...
What team has never won the Stanley Cup?
The list of teams who have never won a Stanley Cup includes the following: Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Winnipeg Jets.
Which NHL team has gone the longest without winning a Stanley Cup?
The longest currently active Stanley Cup drought belongs to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have gone 54 seasons without winning the Stanley Cup Finals.
What is the longest NHL playoff game in history?
May 4, 2000 -- Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1, conference semifinal, 92:01, Keith Primeau.
