Which franchise has lost the most times to the eventual champion?

[HolyHagelin]

If this belongs in History, apologies, please move it.

First guess for me is Leafs, does anyone know the answer?

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[McGarnagle]

It's most definitely an original six team. Probably Toronto or Boston

 

[M2Beezy]

If this belongs in History, apologies, please move it.

First guess for me is Leafs, does anyone know the answer?

I dont know, sorry

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Since the 2004 lockout, the Canucks are at 4 (2012 Kings, 2011 Bruins, 2010 Blackhawks, 2007 Ducks).

 

[Kcb12345]

Idk but the Stars have lost to the Cup Winners in 3 of the last 5 years (STL, TBL, VGK)

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

gotta be the kraken

 

[Dirty Dan]

Leafs lose to finalists often lately

2013 Bruins, 2019 Bruins, 2021 Habs, 2022 Lightning., 2023 Panthers. Those have been basically ECF tier matchups

 

[BB79]

Leafs lose to finalists often lately

2013 Bruins, 2019 Bruins, 2021 Habs, 2022 Lightning., 2023 Panthers. Those have been basically ECF tier matchups

Bruins didn't win the 2013 cup

 

[HolyHagelin]

Bruins didn't win the 2013 cup

Yup, Bruins won 2011

 

[Dirty Dan]

Bruins didn't win the 2013 cup

None of those teams I listed did, but they all were finalists. Leafs curse?

 

[HolyHagelin]

None of those teams I listed did, but they all were finalists. Leafs curse?

Oh gods! Now you can’t make the ECF! Leafs taint, do not want!

 

[pnep]

If this belongs in History, apologies, please move it.

First guess for me is Leafs, does anyone know the answer?

BOS - 32

Season	Team	Final?
1926-27	SEN	Y
1927-28	NYR
1929-30	MTL	Y
1930-31	MTL
1939-40	NYR
1942-43	DET	Y
1945-46	MTL	Y
1947-48	TOR
1948-49	TOR
1950-51	TOR
1952-53	MTL	Y
1956-57	MTL	Y
1957-58	MTL	Y
1967-68	MTL
1968-69	MTL
1970-71	MTL
1973-74	PHI	Y
1976-77	MTL	Y
1977-78	MTL	Y
1978-79	MTL
1979-80	NYI
1982-83	NYI
1985-86	MTL
1987-88	EDM	Y
1989-90	EDM	Y
1990-91	PIT
1991-92	PIT
1994-95	NJD
2002-03	NJD
2012-13	CHI	Y
2018-19	STL	Y
2019-20	TBL

 

[HolyHagelin]

BOS - 32

Season	Team	Final?
1926-27	SEN	Y
1927-28	NYR
1929-30	MTL	Y
1930-31	MTL
1939-40	NYR
1942-43	DET	Y
1945-46	MTL	Y
1947-48	TOR
1948-49	TOR
1950-51	TOR
1952-53	MTL	Y
1956-57	MTL	Y
1957-58	MTL	Y
1967-68	MTL
1968-69	MTL
1970-71	MTL
1973-74	PHI	Y
1976-77	MTL	Y
1977-78	MTL	Y
1978-79	MTL
1979-80	NYI
1982-83	NYI
1985-86	MTL
1987-88	EDM	Y
1989-90	EDM	Y
1990-91	PIT
1991-92	PIT
1994-95	NJD
2002-03	NJD
2012-13	CHI	Y
2018-19	STL	Y
2019-20	TBL

Wow, that’s a lot. Thanks!

 

[BB79]

None of those teams I listed did, but they all were finalists. Leafs curse?

The title of the thread is "eventual champions" that's all I was pointing out. And yes, keep the curse alive

 

[rfournier103]

Well, the Bruins have lost a record 14 times in the Stanley Cup Final.

 

[hangman005]

He should franchise his likeness so the answer can be Corey Perry.

 

[innitfam]

Since the 2004 lockout, the Canucks are at 4 (2012 Kings, 2011 Bruins, 2010 Blackhawks, 2007 Ducks).

+ 1989, 2001 and 2002

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Leafs lose to finalists often lately

2013 Bruins, 2019 Bruins, 2021 Habs, 2022 Lightning., 2023 Panthers. Those have been basically ECF tier matchups

I call BS on that.

f*** that shit.

Nice run and all, but F that.

 

[Viqsi]

Leafs lose to finalists often lately

2013 Bruins, 2019 Bruins, 2021 Habs, 2022 Lightning., 2023 Panthers. Those have been basically ECF tier matchups

2009 Red Wings*, 2017 Penguins, 2018 Capitals, 2019 Bruins*, 2020 Lightning. Asterisk indicates finalists; the rest are actual Cup winners. Literally the only time in the Jackets' franchise history they've made the playoffs and not gone up against the eventual Stanley Cup winner or finalist was in 2014; the Penguins that year fell to the eventual finalist Rangers in the second round. That was also the first year the Jackets ever won a playoff game.

 

[HolyHagelin]

+ 1989, 2001 and 2002

If those are years the canucks lost to the eventual cup winner, you left out ‘94.

 

[Leksand]

Can’t beat the Bruins, but the Capitals have lost 8 times to the eventual Champion in 32 playoff appearances, starting with a loss against a decent Islanders team. Just noticed only the 94 Rangers is not a dynasty / era team - Islanders, Red Wings were historically good teams and then Lemieux and Crosby Penguins.

82-83 Islanders

90-91 Penguins

91-92; Penguins

93-94 Rangers

97-98 Red Wings

08-09 Penguins

15-16 Penguins

16-17 Penguins

 

[Maffew]

I call BS on that.

f*** that shit.

Nice run and all, but F that.

Does this keep you up at night?

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Anyway, I ran a count on all seasons going back to and including the 2000 playoffs.

Times Lost to Champion	Teams
6	TBL, VAN
5	DAL, NAS, PHI, STL
4	BOS, EDM, MTL, SJS
3	ANA, CAR, CBJ, COL, DET, FLA, LAK, MIN, NJD, NYI, OTT, WAS
2	BUF, NYR, PIT
1	CGY, CHI, PHX (yes Phoenix!), TOR, VGK, WPG

 

[HabbyGuy]

I call BS on that.

f*** that shit.

Nice run and all, but F that.

 

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

Seems like the Jets

 

[JianYang]

My guess would probably be Boston, since they seemed to face the Habs more than anyone else.

Having said that, I only know that they played each other alot in the playoffs after the original expansion. I'm not sure how it was during the O6 era.