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1996 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1996 Stanley Cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL), began on April 16, 1996. The playoffs ended on June 10, 1996, with the Colorado Avalanche sweeping the Florida Panthers to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history in both teams' first Finals appearance. Colorado became the first relocated team to win the Stanley Cup in their inaugural season after relocating from Quebec City prior to the start of the regular season. The New Jersey Devils became the first defending champion to fail to qualify for the playoffs since the Montreal Canadiens in 1970. Five Canadian teams qualified for the playoffs and all of them were eliminated during the opening round. This was the first time that both Florida teams (the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning) made it to the playoffs, each in their inaugural appearance. For the second time in three years and the last time until 2013, all of the Original Six teams reached the playoffs. This was also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 New Jersey Devils Season
The 1995–96 New Jersey Devils season was the 22nd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 14th season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season. After winning the Stanley Cup in the previous season, and qualifying for the playoffs for six seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1989, losing their last game of the season with a chance to qualify for the postseason. They became the first defending Stanley Cup champions to fail to make the playoffs since the 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens. Regular season The Devils were the least penalized team during the regular season, being shorthanded only 319 times. They also had the lowest shooting percentage in the NHL, scoring only 215 goals on 2,636 shots (8.2%). Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , October 7, 1995, , 4–0 , , align="left", Florida Panthers, , 1–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 12, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2012–13 season. They began on April 30, 2013, following the conclusion of the regular season. The regular season was shortened to 48 games and the playoffs were pushed to a later date due to a lockout. The playoffs ended on June 24, 2013, with the Chicago Blackhawks defeating the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals in six games to win the Stanley Cup. Patrick Kane won the Conn Smythe trophy as the playoffs MVP, with 19 points (9 goals and 10 assists). The Blackhawks made the playoffs as the Presidents' Trophy winners with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season. The Detroit Red Wings increased their postseason appearance streak to twenty-two seasons, the longest active streak at the time. The Toronto Maple Leafs made the playoffs for the first time since 2004, breaking the longest active drought at the time. The 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs marked the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 Chicago Blackhawks Season
The 1995–96 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 70th season of operation of the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. Offseason Captain Dirk Graham retired. Defenseman Chris Chelios was named the new captain. Regular season The Blackhawks had the fewest power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 356. Final standings Playoffs Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 7, 1995, , 4–3 , , align="left", @ San Jose Sharks ( 1995–96) , , 1–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 10, 1995, , 5–6 OT, , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1995–96) , , 1–1–0 , , , - , 3, , October 12, 1995, , 5–1 , , align="left", Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1995–96) , , 2–1–0 , , , - , 4, , October 14, 1995, , 2–3 , , align="left", @ Hartford Whalers ( 1995–96) , , 2–2–0 , , , - , 5, , October 15, 1995, , 1–1 OT, , align="left", Calgary Flames ( 1995–96) , , 2–2–1 , , , - , 6, , October 17, 1995, , 6–3 , , a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy () is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL) to the team that finishes with the most points (i.e., best overall record) during the regular season. If two teams are tied for the most points, then the Trophy goes to the team with the most regulation wins (RW). The Presidents' Trophy has been awarded 37 times to 18 different teams since its inception during the 1985–86 NHL season. As the team with the best regular season record, the Presidents' Trophy winner is normally guaranteed home-ice advantage throughout the entire Stanley Cup playoffs. Winning the award does not assure playoff success, as there have been only eight instances where the Presidents' Trophy winner has gone on to win the Stanley Cup in the same season, while three Presidents' Trophy winners have been defeated in the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the team with the Presidents' Trophy has won more than any other playoff seeds of 2-16. The most recent team to win both the Presid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 Detroit Red Wings Season
The 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings season was the 70th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. Regarded as one of the greatest regular seasons in NHL history, the Red Wings eclipsed the all-time record of most regular-season wins with 62, a record previously set at 60 by the 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens. This record was later tied by the 2018–19 Tampa Bay Lightning, and broken by the 2022–23 Boston Bruins, with their groundbreaking 65 wins that was set as a new NHL record. During the regular season, they garnered a total of 131 points, marking the highest tally since the Montreal Canadiens amassed 132 points in 1976–77. They surpassed most of that year's NBA season win records except for the Seattle SuperSonics (64–18) and the Chicago Bulls (72–10) being the only teams to win more games. The Red Wings had two winning streaks of nine games and had a 13-game unbeaten streak from March 3, 1996, to March 31, going ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning Season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. It would also be the Lightning's third and final season in the ThunderDome before moving into their next and current home, the Ice Palace. Regular season The Lightning tied the New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators for fewest short-handed goals scored (6). Final standings Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (1) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (8) Tampa Bay Lightning The series opened up in Philadelphia. The Flyers won Game 1 7–3, but the Lightning rebounded in Game 2 by a 2–1 overtime win. Games 3 and 4 were in Tampa Bay. The Lightning won again in overtime in Game 3, but this time, by a score of 5–4. However, the series was tied up at 2-2 thanks to Philadelphia's 4–1 win in Game 4. The series shifted back to Philadelphia, where t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 Washington Capitals Season
The 1995–96 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' 22nd season of play. The Capitals made the playoffs, but lost their opening round series 4–2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Off-season The Capitals introduced a new logo and color scheme featuring blue, black and bronze. Regular season The Capitals tied the Detroit Red Wings for most shutouts for (9) during the regular season. Final standings Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 7, 1995, , 4–1 , , align="left", St. Louis Blues ( 1995–96) , , 1–0–0 , , , - , 2, , October 11, 1995, , 1–2 , , align="left", @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1995–96) , , 1–1–0 , , , - , 3, , October 13, 1995, , 3–1 , , align="left", Colorado Avalanche ( 1995–96) , , 2–1–0 , , , - , 4, , October 14, 1995, , 2–0 , , align="left", Tampa Bay Lightning ( 1995–96) , , 3–1–0 , , , - , 5, , October 17, 1995, , 4–3 , , align="left", @ Dallas Stars ( 1995–96) , , 4–1–0 , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 Boston Bruins Season
The 1995–96 Boston Bruins season was the team's 72nd season. It was the Bruins' first season at Fleet Center, which replaced Boston Garden as their home venue. Off-season Regular season During the regular season, the Bruins led the league in shots on goal with 2,838. Final standings Playoffs The Bruins qualified for the playoffs for the 29th consecutive season, an NHL record that still stands (as of the 2022–23 season). The streak ended one season later. The Bruins were seeded 5th in the Eastern Conference and faced the 4th-seeded Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Bruins lost the series in five games after falling behind three games to none. The Panthers went on to lose to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Finals. Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 7, 1995, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", New York Islanders ( 1995–96) , , 0–0–1 , , , - , 2, , October 9, 1995, , 5–3 , , style="text ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 New York Rangers Season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 70th season. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the 1996 Stanley Cup playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens in six games to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where the team lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in five games. Regular season The Rangers were shorthanded a league-high 495 times during the regular season, and tied the Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning for fewest short-handed goals scored (6). Final standings Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1 , , October 7, 1995 , , @ Hartford Whalers , , 2–0 , , 0–1–0 , , , - , 2 , , October 11, 1995 , , Winnipeg Jets , , 6–4 , , 1–1–0 , , , - , 3 , , October 14, 1995 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 2–0 , , 2–1–0 , , , - , 4 , , October 16, 1995 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins Season
The 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the return of Mario Lemieux after missing an entire season due to injuries. The Penguins improved to first in the Northeast Division and second overall in the Eastern Conference. In the 1996 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Penguins progressed to the Conference Finals before losing to the Florida Panthers. Off-season Regular season Mario Lemieux's return to the NHL after missing the entire 1994–95 season energized the Penguins and re-instituted the team's finesse game for the 1995–96 season. The Penguins finished second in the Eastern Conference with 102 points, leading all League teams in goals (362), even-strength goals (235), power-play goals (109), power-play percentage (25.95%) and shooting percentage while scoring 362 goals on just 2,645 shots (13.7%). Despite missing 12 regular-season games, Lemieux led the NHL in goals (69), assists (92), points (161) power-play goals (31) and shorthanded goals (8). Czech superstar Jaromir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
