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Locations
When have all Stanley Cup Final games been played in one city?
All games of a Stanley Cup Final have been played in one city on seven occasions:
* 1928 in Montreal: New York Rangers def. Montreal Maroons (3-2 W, best-of-5)
* 1926 in Montreal: Montreal Maroons def. Victoria Cougars (3-1 W, best-of-5)
* 1923 in Vancouver: Ottawa Senators def. Edmonton Eskimos (2-0 W, best-of-3)
* 1922 in Toronto: Toronto St. Patricks def. Vancouver Millionaires (3-2 W, best-of-5)
* 1921 in Vancouver: Ottawa Senators def. Vancouver Millionaires (3-2 W, best-of-5)
* 1919 in Seattle: Montreal Canadiens vs. Seattle Metropolitans (Canceled; influenza epidemic)
* 1918 in Toronto: Toronto Arenas def. Vancouver Millionaires (3-2 W, best-of-5)
Has one city/arena ever hosted multiple games on the same day?
The only time one city/arena has hosted multiple NHL games one the same day was March 3, 1968, when Madison Square Garden in New York City was the site for two regular season games, first between the Philadelphia Flyers and Oakland Seals (1:30 p.m. ET) and then the hometown New York Rangers against the Chicago Black Hawks (7 p.m. ET).
The Flyers were forced to host the Seals at MSG because a “heavy storm” damaged the roof of Philadelphia’s new Spectrum, as reported by the New York Daily News more than 52 years ago.
What are the most games hosted in one province/state/city/arena in one playoff year?
* The most games played in one state or province in one playoff year is 23, by California during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Los Angeles: 12 GP, Anaheim: 7 GP, and San Jose: 4 GP). The most games played in one province in one playoff year is 18, by Alberta in 1986 (Calgary: 12 GP and Edmonton: 6 GP).
Has a team won the Stanley Cup without playing a playoff game in its home city?
No. A team has not won the Stanley Cup without playing a playoff game in its home city. The closest a champion has come to that feat is the original Ottawa Senators in 1921 and 1923 (1 GP in Ottawa).
How many times has the Stanley Cup been awarded in Edmonton?
A team has won the Stanley Cup in Edmonton four times (1984, 1985, 1987 & 1988). Edmonton is the northernmost city in which the trophy has been awarded (53.63 degrees latitude).
How many playoff games have been played in each hub city?
There have been 135 playoff games played in Edmonton (129 at Rexall Place & six at Rogers Place), including 20 during the Stanley Cup Final (all at Northlands Coliseum/Rexall Place).
* Toronto has hosted 282 playoff games (19 at Mutual Street Arena, 210 at Maple Leaf Gardens, 53 at Scotiabank Arena).
How many neutral-site playoff games have been played in League history?
There have been 10 neutral-site playoff games played in NHL history - most recently Game 3 of the 1950 Stanley Cup Final at Maple Leaf Gardens (DET 4 – NYR 0).
* Game 3 of 1950 Stanley Cup Final at Maple Leaf Gardens (DET def. NYR 4-0)
* Game 2 of 1950 Stanley Cup Final at Maple Leaf Gardens (NYR def. DET 3-1)
* Game 2 of 1932 Stanley Cup Final at Boston Garden (TOR def. NYR 6-2)
* Game 1 of 1927 Quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden III (BOS def. CHI 6-1)
* Game 2 of 1925 Stanley Cup Final at Denman Arena (VIC def. MTL 3-1)
* Game 2 of 1924 Stanley Cup Final at Ottawa Auditorium (MTL def. CAT 3-0)
* Game 2 of 1923 Stanley Cup Final at Denman Arena (SEN def. EDE 1-0)
* Game 1 of 1923 Stanley Cup Final at Denman Arena (SEN def. EDE 2-1)
* Game 5 of 1920 Stanley Cup Final at Mutual Street Arena (SEN def. SMT 6-1)
* Game 4 of 1920 Stanley Cup Final at Mutual Street Arena (SMT def. SEN 5-2)
Has an entire series taken place in one venue?
Yes. An entire series has taken place in one venue 15 times in NHL history – most recently during the 1977 Preliminary Round between the New York Islanders and Chicago Black Hawks:
* 1918 Stanley Cup Final (Toronto Arenas vs. Vancouver Millionaires at Mutual Street Arena)
* 1919 Stanley Cup Final (Seattle Metropolitans vs. Montreal Canadiens at Seattle Ice Arena)
* 1921 Stanley Cup Final (Vancouver Millionaires vs. Ottawa Senators at Denman Arena)
* 1922 Stanley Cup Final (Toronto St. Patricks vs. Vancouver Millionaires at Mutual Street Arena)
* 1923 Stanley Cup Semifinal (Vancouver Maroons vs. Ottawa Senators at Denman Arena)
* 1923 Stanley Cup Final (Edmonton Eskimos vs. Ottawa Senators at Denman Arena)
* 1924 Stanley Cup Semifinal (Montreal Canadiens vs. Vancouver Maroons at Mount Royal Arena)
* 1926 Stanley Cup Final (Montreal Maroons vs. Victoria Cougars at Montreal Forum)
* 1927 Quarterfinals (Montreal Maroons vs. Montreal Canadiens at Montreal Forum)
* 1928 Quarterfinals (New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Madison Sqaure Garden III)
* 1928 Semifinals (Montreal Maroons vs. Montreal Canadiens at Montreal Forum)
* 1928 Stanley Cup Final (Montreal Maroons vs. New York Rangers at Montreal Forum)
* 1929 Quarterfinals (New York Americans vs. New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden III)
* 1938 Quarterfinals (New York Rangers vs. New York Americans at Madison Square Garden III)
* 1977 Preliminary Round (New York Islanders vs. Chicago Black Hawks at Nassau Coliseum)
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Stanley Cup Champions
In which months has the Stanley Cup been awarded?
Since the NHL’s inaugural season (1917-18), the Stanley Cup has been awarded in four different months:
* March: 6 times; first in 1918 (Toronto Arenas); last in 1929 (Boston Bruins)
* April: 40 times; first in 1920 (Ottawa Senators 1917); last in 1964 (Toronto Maple Leafs)
* May: 27 times; first in 1965 (Montreal Canadiens); last in 1991 (Pittsburgh Penguins)
* June: 27 times; first in 1992 (Pittsburgh Penguins); last in 2019 (St. Louis Blues)
Since 1926-27 when the NHL took over sole control of the Stanley Cup competition, the Cup has been awarded in March (1 time), April (3 times), May (27 times) and June (27 times).
The Stanley Cup was first presented in March, 1893 to the Montreal AAAs – the champions of the Amateur Hockey Association. The AAAs again won the Cup in March, 1894, and the month of the Cup-clinching game has been recorded each year since. Click here for a full breakdown of Stanley Cup champions by month.
Which teams have won a best-of-five series en route to winning the Stanley Cup?
Eight active franchises have won a Stanley Cup after competing in a best-of-five series. The Canadiens were the last to do so, while the Islanders claimed each of their four championships in that fashion.
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Best-of-Five Series
When did the NHL last play best-of-five series?
The last best-of-five series in the NHL were played in 1986, more than 34 years ago. The last games in such a series were contested on April 15, 1986, when a pair of Game 5 upsets took place: the Rangers defeated the Flyers after finishing 32 points behind them in the regular season and the Blues ousted the North Stars on the strength of a five-assist showing by Doug Gilmour.
How many best-of-five series have there been in NHL history?
Eleven franchises competing in the qualifying round have contested a best-of-five series, with their records listed via the links below:
Which team has recorded the most sweeps in a best-of-five series in League history?
The Oilers lead all teams with five sweeps in best-of-five series. Each sweep in a best-of-five series is listed below for teams competing in the 2020 qualifying round:
SWEEPS IN BEST-OF-FIVE SERIES, 2020 QUALIFYING ROUND TEAMS
* Edmonton Oilers (5: 1981 PRLM vs. MTL, 1983 DSF vs. WIN, 1984 DSF vs. WIN, 1985 DSF vs. LAK &
1986 DSF vs. VAN)
* Montreal Canadiens (3: 1980 PRLM vs. HFD, 1984 DSF vs. BOS & 1986 DSF vs. BOS)
* Toronto Maple Leafs (3: 1932 SCF vs. NYR, 1938 SF vs. BOS & 1986 DSF vs. CHI)
* Chicago Blackhawks (2: 1980 PRLM vs. STL & 1985 DSF vs. DET)
* Calgary Flames (2: 1981 PRLM vs. CHI & 1986 DSF vs. WIN)
* Carolina Hurricanes (1986 DSF vs. QUE)
* New York Rangers (1983 DSF vs. PHI)
* Vancouver Canucks (1982 DSF vs. CGY)
* New York Islanders (1981 PRLM vs. TOR)
How many teams have overcome a 2-0 series deficit to win a best-of-five playoff series?
Only one team in NHL history has overcome a 2-0 series deficit to win a best-of-five playoff series. The Islanders rallied to accomplish the feat against the Capitals in the 1985 Division Semifinals.
What is the series record of teams that win Game 1 in a best-of-five series?
Teams that win Game 1 in a best-of-five series own an all-time series record of 68-15 (.819). That total includes a 5-2 record for series involving non-NHL clubs (1918 SCF, 1920 SCF, 1921 SCF, 1922 SCF, 1923 SC SF, 1925 SCF and 1926 SCF). In addition, the original Ottawa Senators won the 1927 Stanley Cup Final, a best-of-five series, after playing to a 0-0 tie in Game 1.
What is the series record of teams that win each of the first two games in a best-of-five series?
What is the series record of teams that win Game 3 after being tied 1-1 in a best-of-five series?
Teams that win Game 3 after splitting the first two games in a best-of-five series own an all-time series record of 21-7 (.750). That total includes four series involving non-NHL clubs (1918 SCF, 1921 SCF, 1922 SCF & 1923 SC SF).
Most goals by one player in a best-of-five series?
Nine, by Frank Foyston of the Seattle Metropolitans in the 1919 Stanley Cup Final (5 GP) and Babe Dye of the Toronto St. Patricks in the 1922 Stanley Cup Final (5 GP). The modern-era record (since 1943-44) is seven, shared by Steve Payne (1981 PRLM w/ MNS) and Brian Sutter (1982 DSF w/ STL).
Most assists by one player in a best-of-five series?
Ten, by Bernie Federko of the St. Louis Blues in the 1982 Division Semifinals (4 GP) and Peter Stastny of the Quebec Nordiques in the 1985 Division Semifinals (5 GP).
Most points by one player in a best-of-five series?
Thirteen, by Dennis Maruk (4-9—13) of the Minnesota North Stars in the 1986 Division Semifinals (5 GP).
Most game-winning goals by one player in a best-of-five series?
Three, by Jack Darragh of the original Ottawa Senators in the 1920 Stanley Cup Final (5 GP), Nels Stewart of the Montreal Maroons in the 1926 Stanley Cup Final (4 GP) and Frank Boucher of the New York Rangers in the 1928 Stanley Cup Final (5 GP). The modern-era record (since 1943-44) is two, shared by 18 players and last achieved by Dirk Graham (MNS) during the 1986 Division Semifinals.
Most shutouts in a best-of-five playoff series?
Three, by Clint Benedict of the Montreal Maroons in the 1926 Stanley Cup Final (4 GP). The modern-era record (since 1943-44) is two, set by Bob Sauve during the 1983 Division Semifinals (w/ BUF).
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Busy Days
What are the most playoff games on one day?
The most playoff games on one day is eight, a game count reached 31 times (last: April 9, 1989).
What are the most goals scored in playoff games on one day?
The most combined goals scored in playoff games on one day is 78, scored across eight games on April 10, 1988.
What are the most playoff overtime games on one day?
The most playoff overtime games on one day is four, seen three times: April 17, 2017, April 10, 1985 and April 11, 1980. The last such instance, in 2017, is the only day in NHL history that has seen at least four games played, with each requiring overtime.
Most games officiated in one playoff year?
Kelly Sutherland and Kevin Pollock hold the benchmark for most games officiated in one playoff year. They officiated 22 contests during the 2016 and 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, respectively.
How many teams have played playoff games on consecutive days?
Twenty-two of the 24 resuming teams (except Columbus and Vegas) have contested playoff games on consecutive days, a common occurrence for many years in the NHL. The last back-to-back playoff games were played in 2016 when the Islanders and Panthers traded wins on April 14, 2016 and April 15, 2016.
Last set of back-to-back playoff games:
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Layoff
What is longest season, in terms of days, in League history?
The 1997-98 campaign was the longest season in NHL history, from the first day of the regular season to the last day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, spanning 259 days from Oct. 1, 1997 to June 16, 1998. That season was the first to pause for NHL players to participate in the Olympics, prompting a 17-day stretch without games (Feb. 8-24, 1998).
What is the longest postseason, in terms of days, in League history?
The longest span from start to finish of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is 64 days, seen twice (2011 and 2019). In 2011, five games opened the playoffs on April 13 and the Bruins won Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 15. A similar occurrence happened just last year when five games opened the 2019 postseason on April 10 and the Bruins lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final – to the Blues – on June 12.
What is the longest stretch of days without games?
Excluding instances like the All-Star break or Olympic break, the longest stretch of days without games during a season is 12 days, from March 7-18, 1919. In the modern era, the longest such run spanned 11 days, from April 1-11, 1992.
The pause in the 2019-20 campaign will have seen 142 days without regular-season or playoff games, between the last day of the regular season (March 11) and first scheduled games of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers (Aug. 1).
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Miscellaneous
Does the NHL track the outdoor temperature on game days?
No, aside from outdoor games.
How will streaks be handled during the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers and Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Player and team streaks will not carry over from the regular season. However, streaks will carry from the Stanley Cup Qualifiers into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And finally, streaks that began in a previous playoff year will continue into the Stanley Cup Qualifiers (e.g.: Longest Point Streaks, Multiple Playoff Years and Most Consecutive Playoff Appearances).
Who were the first players in NHL history to score a goal in each month?
There have been goals scored in NHL regular-season and playoff games in 10 of 12 calendar months, with that total set to rise to 11 of 12 when the Stanley Cup Qualifiers begin Aug. 1. In cases of multiple games starting at the same time, the tiebreaker was given to the earliest elapsed time.
