For the second time in franchise history the Tampa Bay Lightning have won the Stanley Cup. The last time they won it was in 2004. They have been heavy favorites to win the Cup the last two seasons, but finally got over the hurdle and accomplished it this year. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. 4. New Jersey Devils
2. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. 3. Boston Bruins
1. Washington Capitals vs. 4. Florida Panthers
2. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 3. Carolina Hurricanes
Western Conference
1. Nashville Predators vs. 4. Dallas Stars
2. St. Louis Blues vs. 3. Colorado Avalanche
1. Vegas Golden Knights vs. 4. Winnipeg Jets
2. Calgary Flames vs. 3. San Jose Sharks Continue reading
In their 51 years of existence, they’ve been to four Stanley Cup Finals. They lost the first three appearances during their first three years in the NHL. In those 51 years they also made the playoffs 42 times. All in all they have had a lot of success, but haven’t been able to hoist the Cup until now. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. 4. Philadelphia Flyers
2. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. 3. Boston Bruins
1. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 4. New Jersey Devils
2. Washington Capitals vs. 3. Columbus Blue Jackets
Western Conference
1. Nashville Predators vs. 4. Colorado Avalanche
2. Winnipeg Jets vs. 3. St. Louis Blues
1. San Jose Sharks vs. 4. Minnesota Wild
2. Vegas Golden Knights vs. 3. Anaheim Ducks
Conference Finals
Lightning over Capitals
Jets over Sharks
Stanley Cup Finals
Lightning over Jets
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 07: The Washington Capitals pose for a photo with the Stanley Cup after their team’s 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
In their 43 year history, they’ve appeared in only two Stanley Cup Finals. With this being their second appearance, the Washington Capitals made the most of it and finished off the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Continue reading
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