[57] Additionally, Vasilevskiy was voted the top goaltender of the tournament. Fox won the Norris Trophy in his second season in the NHL and has gotten even better since then. It's a unique line few players in the league can or would even try to balance on. With their 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Leafs won a postseason series for the first time Everything MacKinnon achieved in last year's playoffs played a part in the Avs' winning their third championship in team history. The 27-year-old center had 51 goals and 95 points, playing all 82 games for the Lighting. Born: Nov. 13, 1950 (Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada), Career highlights: Calder Trophy (1971), Lady Byng Trophy (1973), eight-time NHL All-Star (1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1984). Born: Sept. 18, 1950 (St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada), Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs (1970-82), Philadelphia Flyers (1982-84), Detroit Red Wings (1984-85), Career highlights: Five-time NHL All-Star (1977-80, 1983). Most consecutive Stanley Cup championships:5 (Montreal Canadiens, 1956-60) Your move, Pittsburgh. Toronto won the series 4-2. Preseason rank: 26, Point is a soft-spoken player, so it's only appropriate that his career-best offensive season seemingly flew under everyone's radar. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Subban. 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. Born: Feb. 22, 1965 (St. Louis, Missouri), Teams: New York Islanders (1983-91), Buffalo Sabres (1991-97), New York Rangers (1997-98), Career highlights: Five-time NHL All-Star (1988-91, 1993), Masterson Memorial Trophy (1995). He was the first Syracuse goaltender to win the award since Karl Goehring was honored in March 2008.[5]. When Park retired in 1985, he was the last active NHL player to take the ice in the 1960s. 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. With four championships each, the New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers dominated the decade. Copyright 2020 - 2023 Sportsmanist Inc. Did the Islanders win four Stanley Cups in a row? The previous champion Islanders were defeated by the Philadelphia Flyers in the final game of the 1981 season, with the series ending 3-3. Perreault still holds Sabres career records for games (1,191), goals (512), assists (814) and points (1,326). Hintz is certainly putting up video game-like numbers in the first-round series against the Minnesota Wild. [24] Additionally, Vasilevskiy set the franchise record for most road shutouts in a single season with his 6th of the season. Only four Colorado players appeared in all 82 games, and Rantanen clearly had the greatest impact. Sign up for newsletter today. Preseason rank: 63, 2022-23 stats: 29 G | 63 A | 92 PTS Also listed on the Billboard Top 100 was "The Way You Move" and "Hey Ya!" Web4 players are tied for the most career appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, with 12 appearances. They won the 2020 Cup Final in six games over the Dallas Stars and repeated as champions by beating the Montreal Canadiens in a gentleman's sweep last year. All rights reserved. That glaring hole in their professional lives does color how we look at them. On 6 May 2014, he was signed by the Lightning to a three-year, entry-level contract. With the mere mention of Usher, Ludacris and Lil Jon, the R&B/crunk banger might already be in your head. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. Ryan Miller holds the record for most career wins by an American-born goaltender with 382 and set the NHL record with 10 shootout wins in 2010 the same year he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender. He was fifth in the NHL in goals saved above average. What are the odds of Toronto winning the Stanley Cup? [52] In each of the series clinching games, Vasilevskiy earned a shut out. Preseason rank: 25, 2022-23 stats: 7 G | 20 A | 27 PTS In 1980, the Islanders won their fourth straight championship by defeating the Calgary Flames 4 games to 1. In the first 10 minutes of overtime, Carter Verhaeghe scored. 1 overall. 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). Instead, he forced a trade to the Philadelphia Flyers. He's showing that capability more and more. [7] He also accomplished another feat that night by becoming the first NHL goaltender to ever wear the number 88. [17] On 12 December 2017, Vasilevskiy recorded a 30 shutout against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center. Preseason rank: 82, 2022-23 stats: 22 G | 52 A | 74 PTS Born: Jan. 17, 1970 (Boston, Massachusetts), Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (1988-96), Phoenix Coyotes (1996-2001), Philadelphia Flyers (2001-04, 2006-07), Los Angeles Kings (2005-06), San Jose Sharks (2007-09), Career highlights: Nine-time NHL All-Star (1991-94, 1999, 2000, 2002-04). -- Greg Wyshynski, 2022-23 stats: 30 G | 83 A | 113 PTS Who were the Stanley Cup champions of the 1980s? He set records for most goals and points by a rookie in the postseason in 1981 and became the fastest player in NHL history to 20 goals in 1986, doing it in 15 games. Outside of the NHL, Dionne may have been part of the two greatest lines of all time at the 1976 Canada Cup, alongside Bobby Hull and Phil Esposito, and at the 1981 Canada Cup alongside Wayne Gretzky and Guy LaFleur. -- Shilton, 2022-23 stats: 34-22-4 | 2.65 GAA | .915 SV% the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [41] In a 13-save victory over the Boston Bruins on 25 March 2019, Vasilevskiy moved past Ben Bishop for the most saves in franchise history (5739). 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. Mike Gartner was a three-time winner of the NHL Fastest Skater Competition, in 1991, 1993 and 1996. 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. This win tied Vasilevskiy with Nikolai Khabibulin for most consecutive wins by a Lightning goaltender. [25] On 27 February 2018, Vasilevskiy recorded his 78th career NHL win. Including the current Vegas Golden Knights, there have now been 13 different teams win the Cup since the Islanders last did so in 1998. This was Vasilevskiy's 10th win of the month of October, which tied him with Manny Legace and Craig Anderson for the most wins in a single season in the month of October in NHL history. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. WebSeven players tie for the most Stanley Cups won by an active player. Vasilevskiy was joined by Lightning teammates Vladislav Namestnikov, and Nikita Kucherov. Just in time for the rest of the Maple Leafs' playoff run. In todays salary-cap world, two straight Stanley Cups are a monumental achievement. Pat Maroon has won his third straight Stanley Cup, and second in a row with the Tampa Bay Lightning following their 1-0, Game 5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. WebOn 30 October 2017, Vasilevskiy recorded his 9th consecutive win, which moved him past Khabibulin for most consecutive wins by a Lightning goalie. For all of his bluster, Roenick never produced a Stanley Cup victory for the five teams he played for in his 20-year career. There's a reason Aho is Carolina's MVP season after season. On 29 July 2019, Vasilevskiy signed an eight-year, $76 million contract extension to remain with the Lightning through the 202728 season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [59] Vasilevskiy is married to his wife Ksenia and they have a son named Lukas.[60]. [43] On 19 June 2019, at the 2019 NHL Awards, Vasilevskiy was awarded the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender in the league. pic.twitter.com/l8AkV6XE3g. Few players in NHL history could drive and dish like Bernie Federko, who set an NHL record by becoming the first player to have at least 50 assists in 10 consecutive seasons. How does the player considered to be the most dominant in the world further cement his place within the game? Preseason rank: 62, 2022-23 stats: 4 G | 37 A | 41 PTS In his sixth NHL campaign, New Jersey's top pivot started shooting more and generating offense from quality areas to be a bona fide threat on both sides of the puck. [18] This also made Vasilevskiy only the sixth goalie in NHL history to record 20 wins in 25 games played. -- Clark, 2022-23 stats: 52 G | 76 A | 128 PTS The last one before the start of the 1990s was on April 11, 1989, between the Islanders and Flyers. The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915. Born: Oct. 29, 1959 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), Teams: Washington Capitals (1979-89), Minnesota North Stars (1988-90), New York Rangers (1990-94), Toronto Maple Leafs (1994-96), Phoenix Coyotes (1996-98), Career highlights: NHL All-Star Game MVP (1993), three-time NHL Fastest Skater (1991, 1993, 1996), NHL All-Star (1981, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1996). #HappyBirthdayLilJon*first time meeting mr. jon*@LilJon: .yeahhhhhme: ohhhhhhhh. yeah@LilJon: oookayyyyyy..me: @LilJon: me: in unison: OHHHHH YEAHHHHHH, Did the Leafs win? With their 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Leafs won a postseason series for the first time 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 This section has been updated to include teams who appeared in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Born: June 24, 1961 (Haliburton, Ontario, Canada), Teams: Los Angeles Kings (1981-90), New York Rangers (1990-92), Edmonton Oilers (1992-93), New Jersey Devils (1993-94), Chicago Blackhawks (1994-96), San Jose Sharks (1996-99), Career highlights: Three-time NHL All-Star (1984, 1989, 1990). -- Shilton, 2022-23 stats: 34 G | 50 A | 84 PTS The 25-year-old rarely seems to be rattled. Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Evgeni Malkin are some of the notable current players tied for the lead, with three over their careers. Two days later, it was announced that he would be sidelined for four to six weeks with a fractured left foot. The first three are Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau and Red Kelly. Who will win MLB rookies of the year? Born: Feb. 7, 1968 (Bakivtsi, Lutsk Raion, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union), Teams: Washington Capitals (1990-2004), Ottawa Senators (2004-05), Atlanta Thrashers (2005-06), Chicago Blackhawks (2006-07), Career highlights: Three-time NHL All-Star (1993, 1996-99), two-time NHL Fastest Skater (1997, 1999). The win also ends the second-longest streak of losses in playoff series-clinching games in NHL, MLB and NBA history. Vasilevskiy appeared in 24 games with the team during the 201516 season, posting a record of 11100 to go along with a 2.76 goals-against average and .910 save percentage, as well as one shutout in his second season. Preseason rank: 18, 2022-23 stats: 40 G | 47 A | 87 PTS McAvoy brings it all for the Bruins. WebBetween 1980 and 1983, the Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups, becoming the sixth of the NHL's eight acknowledged dynasties. He joined the New York Islanders in the 1983-84 season, which was one year after they won four straight Stanley Cup titles. Vasilevskiy was joined by teammate Nikita Kucherov. Teams: Ottawa Senators (2009-18), San Jose Sharks (2018-present), Career highlights: Two-time Norris Trophy winner (2012, 2015), six-time NHL All-Star (2011, 2012, 2016-19). Because having only one player with a Hart Trophy and multiple 100-point seasons just isn't enough in today's economy. Preseason rank: 28, 2022-23 stats: 40 G | 69 A | 109 PTS They won the Presidents Trophy, and were But when he was healthy, he led the league in average ice time and was forced to take on an expanded role to help the Avs circumvent their perpetual injury woes. [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. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the Lightning at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. If you win four championships in a row, without breaking a record, then you are a "four-time champion". Ryan, his brother Drew and cousins Kelly, Kevin and Kip all played for hometown Michigan State and all played in the NHL. The Islanders are now a part of the New York Rangers organization. The first of many. Richard retired in 1960 as the team captain coming off a string of five With their 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Leafs won a postseason series for the first time since 2004. He scored 42 of those goals at even strength, buoyed by an increase in shot volume (306 on the season). Everyone loves to hate Marchand, but any player in the league would want the winger on his side. Or write about sports? In 2004, Toronto defeated the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals before losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in the following round. Gilbert was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982. Preseason rank: 20, Stamkos hit a pair of career milestones this season in recording his 500th goal and 1,000th point. The winger set a new career high for goals (55) and points (105), breaking the century mark for the first time. During this series, Billy Smith scored six goals, a record that has never been broken or even come close to being broken. This season, Hischier turned up the heat. Preseason rank: 89, 2022-23 stats: 27 G | 39 A | 66 PTS A lot has been said about how great it would be if the Islanders were to win another championship. He also backstopped the Lightning to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the 2021 playoffs while also holding the NHL record for most wins in single postseason (18 in 2020). Seven. Here's what the world was like 19 years ago. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Last February, with his victory in Super Bowl 51, Tom Brady tied NFL Hall of Fame defensive end Charles Haley's record five career Super Bowl wins. Bernie Nicholls started his career backing up one of the other players on this list with Marcel Dionne, then moving into the starting role and becoming a star with the Los Angeles Kings. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. During the 1980s, there were at least one hundred regular season games that ended in a tie. He signed an eight-year, $72 million contract in 2014 after winning his first and only Norris to date. Preseason rank: 10. The Panthers, who so many times roared back from the brink of elimination, pulled their greatest escape WebMost Consecutive Stanley Cups Playoff Team Records Most Consecutive Stanley Cups Note: The original Ottawa Senators (1917) won the Stanley Cup in 1919-20 and 1920-21 [21] This was Vasilevskiy's first selection to an NHL All-Star game in his career. Harry Howell was the last NHL player to win the Norris Trophy before Bobby Orr reeled off eight consecutive Norris Trophy wins. Career highlights: Hart Trophy (2010), three-time NHL All-Star (2008, 2011, 2012), Art Ross Trophy (2010), Sporting News Player of the Year (2010), two-time King Clancy Trophy (2016, 2018). Preseason rank: 21. Injuries played a massive part in the dip in Makar's regular-season statistics. -- Clark, 2022-23 stats: 40-6-1 | 1.89 GAA | .938 SV% The Montreal Canadiens are the record holders for the most consecutive Stanley Cup wins in NHL history. 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. Preseason rank: 40, 2022-23 stats: 8 G | 33 A | 41 PTS [33], On 14 November 2018, Vasilevskiy suffered an injury while in practice. It all amounts to Pastrnak being a Hart Trophy hopeful who has been one of the biggest reasons the Bruins are a legitimate Stanley Cup challenger. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," "Finding Nemo," "Shrek 2" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" ruled movies during the 2003-04 hockey season. This was Vasilevskiy's 10th win of the month of October, which tied him with Manny Legace and Craig Anderson for the most wins in a single season in the month of October in NHL history. -- Wyshynski, 2022-23 stats: 46 G | 63 A | 109 PTS Vasilevskiy had a 29-save shutout against the Springfield Falcons, which snapped their franchise-record 11-game winning streak. Preseason rank: 24, Get exclusive access to thousands of premium articles a year from top writers. It could result in the Bruins' seventh Stanley Cup in team history. Preseason rank: 43. 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. He finally won a Stanley Cup as a coaching consultant with the Kings in 2012. [31] Vasilevskiy's eighth shutout of the season gave him sole possession for the most shutouts in a single season by a Lightning goaltender. Unfortunately for Federko, he played the entirety of his career except for one season with the St. Louis Blues and never had a real shot at winning the Stanley Cup. Today these two are, arguably, the dominant sports figures of the past 20 years. A post-season series win streak is continued by making the post-season and winning at least the first round series of the playoffs. Kiper's NFL draft grades Preseason rank: 1. 15 players tied with 6 cups [10] On 21 October 2015, Vasilevskiy was cleared to come off of his blood thinner medication, allowing him to return to practice. It reaffirms the notion that these playoffs have a chance to be special for the Oilers. Pat LaFontaine isn't just one of the greatest American-born hockey players in history. 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. On 11 August 2020, he made 61 saves in a five overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the opening game of the first round of the playoffs. Marchand has made a career in that dual space, and it's a key to the 34-year-old's longevity, as he's still among Boston's best performers (second in points this season). The 25-year-old also possesses one of the league's most lethal, unpredictable shots, and when he's rolling, he remains a goalie's worst nightmare and a matchup problem against any opponent. Preseason rank: NR, 2022-23 stats: 23 G | 49 A | 72 PTS 2022-23 stats: 64 G | 89 A | 153 PTS 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). Preseason rank: 3. Continue with Recommended Cookies. The Montreal Canadiens are still pacing the pack with 24 Stanley Cup victories in franchise history. Andrei Andreyevich Vasilevskiy (Russian: ; born 25 July 1994) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bondra is one of only 45 NHL players with 500 career goals and finished his career with 892 points. The Edmonton Oilers also had a dominant run during this period, winning three straight titles from 1984 to 1986. Before this season, the Devils' captain was a solid two-way skater and reliable playmaker. They also hold Richard Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We want to say it doesn't diminish an accomplished career, but when a high-profile professional athlete ends their career without winning a league championship, we take notice. The tournament took place from 17 Sep to 1 October 2016, in Toronto. The Maple Leafs' top center didn't approach the 60-goal mark again this season, but he did notch 40 for the fifth time in his seven NHL campaigns, while averaging 1.15 points per game.

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