Table of Contents
- 1 What two teams played for the Stanley Cup last year?
- 2 Who won last year’s hockey championship?
- 3 How many teams have won Stanley Cup?
- 4 How many teams are in the NHL?
- 5 Which NHL team has the most Stanley Cups?
- 6 Which NHL team has lost the most Stanley Cups?
- 7 Who was the MVP of the Stanley Cup Final?
- 8 How many teams competed for the Stanley Cup in 1942?
What two teams played for the Stanley Cup last year?
This series was between the Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the Western Conference champion Dallas Stars. The Lightning won the best-of-seven series, four games to two, for their second championship in franchise history.
Who won last year’s hockey championship?
Tampa Bay Lightning
National Hockey League/Latest Champion
Who played in the Stanley Cup finals?
The 2021 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) 2020–21 season and the culmination of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. The series was between the Montreal Canadiens and the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
Who played in the most Stanley Cup Finals?
The Montreal Canadiens have the most series wins by a team in the Stanley Cup Finals, with 23 wins.
| TEAM | SERIES | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | Stanley Cup Finals | 68 |
| Boston Bruins | Stanley Cup Finals | 77 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Stanley Cup Finals | 44 |
| Edmonton Oilers | Stanley Cup Finals | 47 |
How many teams have won Stanley Cup?
25 teams
25 teams have won the cup, 20 of which are still active in the NHL. Prior to that, the challenge cup was held by nine teams. The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup 24 times and made the Finals an additional eleven times.
How many teams are in the NHL?
32
National Hockey League/Number of teams
Which teams are in the NHL finals?
Champions
| Year | Winning team | Losing team |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins (EC) | Nashville Predators (WC) |
| 2018 | Washington Capitals (EC) | Vegas Golden Knights (WC) |
| 2019 | St. Louis Blues (WC) | Boston Bruins (EC) |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning (EC) | Dallas Stars (WC) |
How many teams are left in the hockey playoffs?
After a wild, heart-thumping first round, the Stanley Cup playoffs continue with the second round as the four divisions get set to crown their champions. Eight teams will remain to battle it out for the 2021 Stanley Cup.
Which NHL team has the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915….National Hockey League – number of Stanley Cups won by team from 1915 to 2021.
| Characteristic | Stanley Cups won |
|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 24 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 13 |
Which NHL team has lost the most Stanley Cups?
The Boston Bruins have the most series losses by a team in the Stanley Cup Finals, with 14 losses.
| TEAM | SERIES | S/GP |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Stanley Cup Finals | 29.16 |
| Detroit Red Wings | Stanley Cup Finals | 31.24 |
| Montreal Canadiens | Stanley Cup Finals | 31.42 |
| Toronto St. Patricks | Stanley Cup Finals | 33.03 |
When did the Stanley Cup become a championship series?
Stanley Cup Finals. After a series of league mergers and folds, it became the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1926. Starting in 1982, the championship round of the NHL’s playoffs has been a best-of-seven series played between the champions of the Eastern and Western Conferences.
Who was the last team outside the NHL to win the Stanley Cup?
After their win in 1925, the Victoria Cougars became the last team outside the NHL to win the Stanley Cup. For the 1925–26 season the WCHL was renamed the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Who was the MVP of the Stanley Cup Final?
And the Stanley Cup Final has come and gone with the Tampa Bay Lightning winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup. The Lightning took down the upstart Montreal Canadiens in five games, with goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy being awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs.
How many teams competed for the Stanley Cup in 1942?
From 1942 to 1967 the Cup was competed for by the league’s six teams, also known as the Original Six. After the 1967 NHL Expansion, the Stanley Cup was competed for by the winners of each conference. From 1982 to 2020]