Last postseason, McDavid broke through for 10 goals and led the league with 33 points over a 16-game run that saw the Oilers reach the Western Conference finals. No current players rank in the top 10 for the most Stanley Cups in NHL history. "That escalated quickly" even has an entry at dictionary.com. His production declined from last season, but that's all relative when you're Steven Stamkos: The 33-year-old captain had 84 points in 81 games as the Lightning push for a fourth straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Gilbert Perreault was the first draft pick in Buffalo Sabres franchise history and played his entire career with the club. Vasilevskiy had a 29-save shutout against the Springfield Falcons, which snapped their franchise-record 11-game winning streak. -- Clark, 2022-23 stats: 61 G | 52 A | 113 PTS [45] The 61-save effort was the most saves in a single playoff game in Lightning history. The Panthers, who so many times roared back from the brink of elimination, pulled their greatest escape At 32, Hedman continues adjusting his game to work smarter, not harder, so he can keep shutting down the next wave of snipers hoping to knock Tampa Bay off track. The first of many. Preseason rank: 100, 2022-23 stats: 12 G | 31 A | 43 PTS If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Since 2018-19, Vasilevskiy has paced the NHL in playoff wins (48) with a .925 SV% and 2.18 GAA and has carried the Lightning to loftier heights than the franchise might have ever imagined. Preseason rank: 22. Born: Sept. 18, 1956 (Bratislava, Czechoslovakia), Teams: Quebec Nordiques (1980-90), New Jersey Devils (1990-93), St. Louis Blues (1993-95), Career highlights: Calder Trophy (1981), six-time NHL All-Star (1981-84, 1986, 1988). -- Clark, 2022-23 stats: 9 G | 40 A | 49 PTS Including the current Vegas Golden Knights, there have now been 13 different teams win the Cup since the Islanders last did so in 1998. In other words, everyone on the Islanders team was worthy of winning the most prestigious prize in hockey. Most Times Leading NHL; They also hold Preseason rank: 11, Shesterkin followed his Vezina Trophy win with another strong season for the Rangers. by Outkast, "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "I Miss You" from Blink-182, Jay Z's "Dust Off Your Shoulder" and "Toxic" by Britney Spears. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. -- Ryan S. Clark, 2022-23 stats: 42 G | 69 A | 111 PTS Can the Bruins avoid the Presidents' Trophy curse, win the Stanley Cup. Preseason rank: 23. Peter Bondra is a two-time winner of the NHL Fastest Skater Competition, in 1997 and 1999. Subban. The Lightning have played more hockey than anyone the past three seasons -- three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final will do that -- and Hedman has been the same stalwart presence leading Tampa Bay from the back end. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Copyright 2020 - 2023 Sportsmanist Inc. Did the Islanders win four Stanley Cups in a row? It is the oldest existing trophy Hes been playing sports ever since he could walk, and hes never stopped since then. WebSeven players tie for the most Stanley Cups won by an active player. Born: May 12, 1956 (Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada), Teams: St. Louis Blues (1976-89), Detroit Red Wings (1989-90), Career highlights: Two-time NHL All-Star (1980, 1981). [10] On 21 October 2015, Vasilevskiy was cleared to come off of his blood thinner medication, allowing him to return to practice. Detroit Red Wings: 11 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008 Boston Bruins: 6 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, 2011 Chicago Blackhawks: 6 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015 Edmonton Oilers: 5 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990 Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, 2017 New York Rangers: 4 1928, 1933, 1940, 1994 Adam Oates was one of the more unselfish players in NHL history a pass-first center who led the league in assists three times and finished in the top 10 in assists 12 times. The winger set a new career high for goals (55) and points (105), breaking the century mark for the first time. Only four Colorado players appeared in all 82 games, and Rantanen clearly had the greatest impact. [15] In that game Vasilevskiy recorded his 8th consecutive win of the season. How does the player considered to be the most dominant in the world further cement his place within the game? He joined the New York Islanders in the 1983-84 season, which was one year after they won four straight Stanley Cup titles. A post-season series win streak is continued by making the post-season and winning at least the first round series of the playoffs. [1], Vasilevskiy was selected 19th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, their most recent title came way back in the 1992-93 season. Kings of the Richard retired in 1960 as the team captain coming off a string of five [14], On 26 October 2017, Vasilevskiy played in his 100th career NHL game. Preseason rank: 43. Born: Dec. 28, 1932 (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada), Died: March 9, 2019 (age 86, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada), Teams: New York Rangers (1952-69), Oakland Seals (1969-70), California Golden Seals (1970-71), Los Angeles Kings (1971-73), Career highlights: Norris Trophy (1967), New York Rangers career record games played (1,160). NHL rank: Top 50 players in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Toronto won the series 4-2. [47] The win moved Vasilevskiy past Ben Bishop and Nikolai Khabibulin for the most playoff wins (22) in Lightning playoff history. [12] Vasilevskiy once again filled in for Ben Bishop in round 3 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins after Bishop got injured and despite a strong performance, the Lightning lost in 7 games, just 1 win short from back to back Stanley Cup Finals. In a weird twist, Marcel Dionne's much younger brother, Gilbert Dionne, won a Stanley Cup with the Canadiens. Preseason rank: 45. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Park played 17 seasons in the NHL and never missed the playoffs, but lost three times in the Stanley Cup Final. NHL record for wins in a single season (65), previously held by the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings and the 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning. Jeremy Roenick is one of the best-known NHL players of the last 30 years in large part because of his skill on the ice and in large part because he couldn't keep his mouth shut. -- Wyshynski, 2022-23 stats: 55 G | 50 A | 105 PTS -- Wyshynski, 2022-23 stats: 51 G | 44 A | 95 PTS Today these two are, arguably, the dominant sports figures of the past 20 years. He's the reigning Conn Smythe and Norris Trophy winner who does everything required of a contemporary top-four defenseman -- he can facilitate play, log heavy minutes, orchestrate a power play and be a trusted member of a penalty kill. 1 overall. This season would prove to be their last chance at winning back-to-back titles as they fell short yet again. The Avalanche saw their lineup ravaged by injuries after winning the Stanley Cup last postseason, with players like Makar missing time and captain Gabriel Landeskog out for the season. Like Melo, Kariya won an NCAA championship in his one college season, with Maine in 1993, and also won the Hobey Baker Award that season. Preseason rank: 28, 2022-23 stats: 40 G | 69 A | 109 PTS Aug 12, 2022. The 1980s saw the rise of a new league powerhouse, the New York Islanders, who won four consecutive Stanley Cups. [56] On 21 May 2017, Vasilevskiy helped Russia capture a bronze medal when they defeated Finland in the bronze medal game. Preseason rank: 8. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [23] The shutout was Vasilevskiy's seventh of the season, which tied him with Nikolai Khabibulin for the most shutouts in a single season by a Lightning goalie. [30] The win moved Vasilevskiy past Nikolai Khabibulin for second most wins in franchise history (84). The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally won a series. Neely won a Stanley Cup as an executive but never as a player, and is almost as well known for his role as Sea Bass in the Jim Carrey comedy "Dumb and Dumber" in 1994. If you win four championships in a row, without breaking a record, then you are a "four-time champion". [40] On 20 March 2019, Vasilevskiy recorded 54 saves in a 54 overtime win over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena to set the Lightning record for the most saves in a game. [16] On 30 October 2017, Vasilevskiy recorded his 9th consecutive win, which moved him past Khabibulin for most consecutive wins by a Lightning goalie. However, two other movies from that year live on as quotable, meme-able, classics: "Anchorman" and "Napoleon Dynamite. In 1980, the Islanders won their fourth straight championship by defeating the Calgary Flames 4 games to 1. In the following year, they went on to win their fourth title in five years, defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1. The Islanders are now a part of the New York Rangers organization. Draisaitl used this season to notch his third 50-goal campaign while also reaching the century club for the fourth time in his career, finishing with a personal-best 128 points. Preseason rank: 24, Get exclusive access to thousands of premium articles a year from top writers. [34] Vasilevskiy returned 4 weeks later and started his first game back on 13 December, in a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born: Aug. 3, 1951 (Drummondville, Quebec, Canada), Teams: Detroit Red Wings (1971-75), Los Angeles Kings (1975-87), New York Rangers (1987-89), Career highlights: Two-time Lady Byng Trophy winner (1975, 1977), Art Ross Trophy (1980), eight-time NHL All-Star (1975-78, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985). Hockey is no different. Predictions, X factors for Game 7, Oilers advance to second round with 5-4 victory over Kings, Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Every first-round series, plus Cup champion, Conn Smythe Trophy, Stanley Cup playoffs preview: Breaking down all 16 teams in the NHL postseason. The week the Maple Leafs won that last series was a great time for music. Here's what the world was like 19 years ago. -- Clark, 2022-23 stats: 17 G | 49 A | 66 PTS Born: March 31, 1971 (Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union), Teams: Vancouver Canucks (1991-98), Florida Panthers (1998-2002), New York Rangers (2001-03), Career highlights: Calder Trophy (1992), seven-time NHL All-Star (1993, 1994, 1996-98, 2000, 2001), NHL All-Star Game MVP (2001). Most historical data provided by Dan Diamond and Associates. Ability to log important minutes at 5-on-5, on the power play and penalty kill? Preseason rank: 7, 2022-23 stats: 11 G | 62 A | 73 PTS We'll never know. 100", "Vasilevskiy ties Khabibulin for consecutive wins by a Lightning goalie with 8 wins", "Lightning score eight to help Vasilevskiy set record", "Vasilevskiy records 20th win, which was 5th fastest in NHL history", "Vasilevskiy 6th goalie in NHL history to record 20 wins in 25 games played", "Lightning blank Blues in battle of NHL's best", "Lightning well-represented at 2018 NHL All-Star Game", "Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Blackhawks", "Vasilevskiy 7th shutout ties #Bolts franchise record for most in a season set previously by Nikolai Khabibulin in 2001-02", "Vasilevskiy sets franchise record for most road shutouts in a single season (6)", "Lightning defeat Maple Leafs in shootout, extend Atlantic lead", "Vasilevskiy win puts him past Daren Puppa for third place all-time in Lightning franchise goalie wins", "Lightning defeat Maple Leafs, extend Atlantic Division lead", "Vasilevskiy records 41st win, setting new Lightning franchise record for wins in a season", "Lightning shut out Bruins, keep it tight in Atlantic", "Vasilevskiy (84 career wins) also passes Khabibulin (83) for 2nd-most goalie wins all-time in Lightning history", "Vasilevskiy establishes a new franchise record for shutouts in a season after recording No. [46] On 25 August 2020, Vasilevskiy recorded an overtime victory over the Boston Bruins in the second game of their second round series. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The tournament took place from 17 Sep to 1 October 2016, in Toronto. For an explanation of the NHL season and post-season, see, List of NHL franchise post-season appearance streaks, Post-season opening round series win streaks, List of NHL franchise post-season droughts, List of Major League Baseball franchise postseason streaks, List of NBA franchise post-season streaks, List of current National Football League consecutive playoff appearances, "L.A. Galaxy secure tenth consecutive MLS Cup Playoff appearance", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_NHL_franchise_post-season_appearance_streaks&oldid=1149571750, National Hockey League statistical records, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 April 2023, at 02:07. The 27-year-old netminder posted a .916 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average to backstop the Rangers back to the postseason after leading them to the Eastern Conference finals. Born: April 4, 1963 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Died: Aug. 18, 2020 (age 57, Barrie, Ontario, Canada), Teams: Winnipeg Jets (1981-90), Buffalo Sabres (1990-95), St. Louis Blues (1995-96), Philadelphia Flyers (1996-97), Career highlights: Calder Trophy (1982), five-time NHL All-Star (1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997). Some hockey portraits on this site are licensed from Images on Ice, Hockeys Photo Agency, Frequently Asked Questions about the NHL and Hockey, Subscribe to Stathead Hockey: Get your first month FREE. [26] The win moved Vasilevskiy past Daren Puppa for third most wins in Lightning history. Nicknamed the "Big Cat" and "Vasy", he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender in the 201819 season, and has led the league in wins for five consecutive seasons (201718 to 202122). Join our linker program. The Montreal Canadiens are still pacing the pack with 24 Stanley Cup victories in franchise history. WHA hat tricks courtesy Scott Surgent. [19][20], On 10 January 2018, Vasilevskiy was named to the 2018 NHL All-Star Game. He's one of the greatest hockey players of all time, period. Elite, top-pairing defensive pedigree with shutdown capability? He also has a pretty unique distinction in NHL history that speaks to exactly how fast he was on the ice. Or write about sports? Vasilevskiy was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP, becoming the first goaltender since Jonathan Quick in 2012 to win the award. The first three seasons of this dynasty were very successful, but then it all came crashing down in 1979-80 when the Islanders missed the playoffs due to a tiebreaker. Preseason rank: 30, 2022-23 stats: 10 G | 43 A | 53 PTS Born: Oct. 16, 1974 (North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), Teams: Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1994-2003), Colorado Avalanche (2003-04), Nashville Predators (2005-07), St. Louis Blues (2007-10), Career highlights: Seven-time NHL All-Star (1996, 1997, 1999-2003), two-time Lady Byng Trophy winner (1996, 1997), NHL All-Rookie Team (1995). A large part of that had to do with him being paid so much money during his career he made over $51 million in hockey earnings, or $76 million in today's dollars. [9] The Lightning would go on to lose the finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in 6 games. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Just in time for the rest of the Maple Leafs' playoff run. Predictions, X factors for Game 7, 'Resilient' Oilers shake off bad break, oust Kings, Oilers advance to second round with 5-4 victory over Kings. Vasilevskiy was expected to return to the ice in 23 months. Bryan Trottier, center, won four consecutive Stanley Cup titles with the New York Islanders. Sign up for newsletter today. In the history of the game, since the NHL started in 1917, there have been some great players who accomplished everything they could on the ice except for being able to lift the Stanley Cup at the end of the season. Preseason rank: 62, 2022-23 stats: 4 G | 37 A | 41 PTS Fellow All-Star Martn Prez (4-1) gave up one run and six hits in six innings for Texas, which has won three straight following a four-game losing streak. The Bruins set the NHL record for most wins in a season with 65 and most points in a single season with 135. Bondra is one of only 45 NHL players with 500 career goals and finished his career with 892 points. The Islanders, who were headquartered in Uniondale, New York, during their first 42 seasons after being founded in 1972, were called after the team's location on Long Island. How many times have the New York Yankees won the World Series. The Boston Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy with the best record in the regular season, but that would be underselling their accomplishments. [53] Vasilevskiy posted shutouts in all four of the Lightning series winning games, extending his streak to 5 consecutive series clinching shutouts, tying an NHL record with Chris Osgood and Clint Benedict. In the history of the game, since the NHL started in 1917, there have been some great players who accomplished everything they could on the ice except for being able to lift the Stanley Cup at the end of the season. Bobrovsky, who also beat the Presidents Trophy-winning Lightning in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs with the Blue Jackets, made 33 saves on 36 shots. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Contributions on the score sheet? Bottom line: Paul Kariya is essentially the Carmelo Anthony of the NHL. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Who will win MLB rookies of the year? WebMost consecutive playoff games won in a single season: 11, by 199192 Chicago Blackhawks, 199192 Pittsburgh Penguins, and 199293 Montreal Canadiens Most The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. On 1 November 2015, the Lightning recalled Vasilevskiy from his conditioning stint with the Crunch, where he made 56 of 58 saves in two wins. Most consecutive Stanley Cup championships:5 (Montreal Canadiens, 1956-60) Your move, Pittsburgh. [7] He also accomplished another feat that night by becoming the first NHL goaltender to ever wear the number 88. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Preseason rank: 46, 2022-23 stats: 30 G | 69 A | 99 PTS On 23 May 2022, Vasilevskiy posted his NHL record breaking sixth series clinching shutout with a 49 save shutout against the Florida Panthers in a 4-game sweep and finished the series with a .981 save percentage, allowing 3 goals over 154 shots. The win also ends the second-longest streak of losses in playoff series-clinching games in NHL, MLB and NBA history. Not to mention he never even played for the Quebec Nordiques, the team that picked him No. [32] On 17 April 2018, Vasilevskiy was nominated for the Vezina Trophy, which is given out annually to the top goaltender in the NHL. His 36 goals this season marked the fourth time he has passed the 30-goal plateau and his 26 even-strength scores were a career best. Born: March 28, 1972 (Melrose, Massachusetts), Teams: Winnipeg Jets (1991-96), Phoenix Coyotes (1996-2001), St. Louis Blues (2001-07), Atlanta Thrashers (2007), St. Louis Blues (2007-10), Career highlights: Five-time NHL All-Star (1997-99, 2004, 2009). The song won the Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance and launched so many Lil Jon memes and impressions. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Vasilevskiy was joined by Lightning teammates Vladislav Namestnikov, and Nikita Kucherov. That was behind the 1990-2012 Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes, who lost 13 straight playoff series-clinching games. In the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs held a 3-2 series lead before the Lightning won the final two games to take the series, which included a close 2-1 result in Game 7. pic.twitter.com/l8AkV6XE3g. [21] This was Vasilevskiy's first selection to an NHL All-Star game in his career. Do you have a sports website? The first three are Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau and Red Kelly. His 61 goals are proof that he's an even more lethal scorer, while his 52 assists show he's a problem when he's creating for others. Born: July 6, 1948 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Teams: New York Rangers (1968-76), Buffalo Bisons (1969), Boston Bruins (1976-83), Detroit Red Wings (1983-85), Career highlights: Nine-time NHL All-Star (1970-78), six-time Norris Trophy runner-up (1970-72, 1974, 1976, 1978).

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