Top 10 Best Stanley Cup Finals of All Time

1. 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins def. Detroit Red Wings (4-3)

   

   The Pittsburgh Penguins won their third Stanley Cup in 2009. The Penguins played an exciting Game 7 series against the Detroit Red Wings. This was the second consecutive year they faced the Red Wings, but this time they got their revenge after losing in 2008.

   The Red Wings won Games 1 and 2 in the beginning, but then the Penguins took Games 3 and 4. The Red Wings won Game 5, giving them a chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6. However, the Penguins pulled off a very exciting win, forcing a Game 7, where they clinched the series with a 2-1 victory.

2. 1991 Pittsburgh Penguins def. Minnesota North Stars (4-2)

   

   The 1991 Stanley Cup Final was an exciting six-game series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Minnesota North Stars, now known as the Dallas Stars. Mario Lemieux played incredibly throughout the series, and who can forget his amazing goal while falling down?

   Lemieux was absolutely amazing in this series. It was also a defining moment in Jaromir Jagr's career. The Penguins were a very talented team and beat the North Stars in six games. They boasted a lineup with players like Recchi, Stevens, Lemieux, Jagr, and Barrasso.

3. 1992 Pittsburgh Penguins def. Chicago Blackhawks (4-0)

   

   In Game 1, the Penguins were down 4-0 but came back to win 5-4, including Mario's iconic goal from behind the net. This took the wind out of the Blackhawks, and they never recovered.

   No one thought Chicago could win the series, not even Chicago. The Penguins were just too talented and played too well for the Blackhawks to win even one game. That's not a knock on Chicago - they were a very good team - but Pittsburgh was unstoppable that year.

   The 1992 Pittsburgh Penguins won their second straight Stanley Cup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Penguins ended up winning Games 1, 2, 3, and 4 to sweep the Blackhawks in the final.

4. 1994 New York Rangers def. Vancouver Canucks (4-3)

   

   The 1994 Stanley Cup Finals featured an amazing matchup between the New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks. Mark Messier led the Rangers to the Cup Finals with a bold guarantee that they would beat the Devils right when they were on the brink of elimination.

   It was an exciting Game 7 series against the Canucks, and in the end, the New York Rangers came out on top.

   Most exciting Stanley Cup Final in my lifetime! Every game was a nail-biter!

   Most exciting back-and-forth, blood-and-guts hockey in my lifetime!

5. 2007 Anaheim Ducks def. Ottawa Senators (4-1)

   

   After an epic Finals in 2003, Anaheim was committed to building a hard-nosed Cup contender. They became one of the most dominant teams to win the Stanley Cup, going 16-5 during their playoff run.

6. 2011 Boston Bruins def. Vancouver Canucks (4-3)

   

   One of the nastiest playoff series I've ever seen. It was also one of the most competitive, sparking a rivalry that still exists between those two teams.

   Believe. This is our time. Where the streets have no name. Holiday. Rogers Arena. Roberto Luongo. Vancouver Canucks - the team that should have won.

   I'm a Canucks fan. I still treasure this final because it's the only one I've witnessed with the Canucks.

7. 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs def. Detroit Red Wings (4-3)

   

   The 1942 Stanley Cup Finals was an amazing Game 7 series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings won Games 1, 2, and 3, but for the first time ever in a Stanley Cup final, the Maple Leafs came back to win Games 4, 5, 6, and a thrilling Game 7.

   First-ever 3-0 turnaround. Go Leafs go!

8. 1996 Colorado Avalanche def. Florida Panthers (4-0)

   

9. 2001 Colorado Avalanche def. New Jersey Devils (4-3)

   

   Two of the best goalies to ever play the game went head-to-head in an epic 7-game series. What's not to love? The icing on the cake was Raymond Bourque getting to ride into the sunset with a Stanley Cup after a 22-year career.

10. 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning def. Calgary Flames (4-3)

    
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    1990 Edmonton Oilers def. Boston Bruins (4-1)

    
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    1989 Calgary Flames def. Montreal Canadiens (4-2)

    
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13. 1997 Detroit Red Wings def. Philadelphia Flyers (4-0)

    

14. 2013 Chicago Blackhawks def. Boston Bruins (4-2)

    

15. 2003 New Jersey Devils def. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (4-3)

    

    This should be number one. I loved every game, especially the two overtime games. Even Game 7 was emotional and exciting. GO DEVILS!

    Even though I wanted the Ducks to win this series, every game was great.

16. 2010 Chicago Blackhawks def. Philadelphia Flyers (4-2)

    

    Patrick Kane scored the winning goal in overtime.

    Honestly, it was one of the most impressive Stanley Cup wins I've ever seen.

17. 2019 St. Louis Blues def. Boston Bruins (4-3)

    

    Washington actually congratulated these guys on Twitter.

    A rematch a half-century in the making.

18. 2018 Washington Capitals def. Vegas Golden Knights (4-1)

    

    That was great! Now Ovechkin finally has his Stanley Cup! Same with Tom Wilson. The DC drought lasted from 1992 to 2018. Barry Trotz resigned as coach following the win due to a contract dispute.

    This was the greatest. I remember being there. I went wild, and so did the rest of the crowd, except for those Vegas fans. Even Ovi went insane.

    Most breathtaking final series ever seen! It was so exciting to watch. I wished I was stuck at home to watch these two teams play 24/7.

19. 2008 Detroit Red Wings def. Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2)

    

    The Detroit Red Wings faced the Pittsburgh Penguins in a Game 6 matchup. The Red Wings had an exciting, successful season, which culminated in a Game 6 victory over the Penguins. But they would soon have to face the wrath of the Penguins again...

20. 1993 Montreal Canadiens def. Los Angeles Kings (4-1)

    

    The Montreal Canadiens weren't even one of the teams expected to win the Cup that year. That's what makes it awesome - they did, thanks to Patrick Roy.

21. 1983 New York Islanders def. Edmonton Oilers (4-0)

    

    Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier, and Wayne Gretzky all on the ice at the same time. Need I say more?

22. 2006 Carolina Hurricanes def. Edmonton Oilers (4-3)

    

    One of the loudest arenas in HISTORY! Raleigh broke records. As an NC native, I cherish this one because it was won here in my hometown.

23. 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs def. Montreal Canadiens (4-2)

    

    The last championship for the Maple Leafs. They haven't won the Cup since.

24. 2014 Los Angeles Kings def. New York Rangers (4-1)

    

    Two big, strong franchises, with three out of five games going to overtime. Two even went into double overtime!

    The ratings for national TV went through the roof! It was the clash of strong, historic franchises.

25. 1995 New Jersey Devils def. Detroit Red Wings (4-2)

    

    No one expected the Devils to beat the Red Wings. The Devils swept the Wings and got their first Cup after a hard loss against the Rangers in 1994.

26. 1984 Edmonton Oilers def. New York Islanders (4-1)

    

    Most incredible Gretzky win ever!

27. 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins def. Nashville Predators (4-2)