Wayne Gretzky’s 1988 Edmonton Oilers are the gold standard of Stanley Cup runs with their 16-2 playoff record unmatched since the NHL postseason moved to four best-of-seven rounds in 1987. But right underneath the Oilers is another set of champions, one the Avs just joined by claiming the Cup with a 16-4 record in these playoffs.
Here’s a look at the best of the best:
| Year | Team | Record | Cup Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Edmonton | 16-2 | 4-0 over Boston |
| 2022 | Colorado | 16-4 | 4-2 over Tampa Bay |
| 2012 | Los Angeles | 16-4 | 4-2 over New Jersey |
| 1997 | Detroit | 16-4 | 4-0 over Philadelphia |
| 1995 | New Jersey | 16-4 | 4-0 over Detroit |
| 1993 | Montreal | 16-4 | 4-1 over Los Angeles |
| 2007 | Anaheim | 16-5 | 4-1 over Ottawa |
| 1992 | Pittsburgh | 16-5 | 4-0 over Chicago |
| 1987 | Edmonton | 16-5 | 4-3 over Philadelphia |
Source: hockey-reference.com
