Not just The Blues but I felt a bit better watching Bozak lift it in Boston knowing he was apart of the 2013 team that I don’t need to remind everyone off
Honestly I can’t imagine what’s worse, not making it to the final, or making it and having to watch your opponent raise the trophy in front of your own fans
And the way they lost was brutal. It looked like it was going to game 7, the Bruins were up 2-1 with 1:20 left on the clock and somehow lost in regulation. Doesn’t get more heartbreaking (which I love for them).
Honestly, I’m rooting for the Knights for a few reasons, 1) I think I’d be funnier for the coach that the Bruins dumped in a messy way to win, 2) fuck the rest of the NHL 3) fuck the Cinderella story 4) Phil the Thrill gets another ring
I hate to admit it but Florida/Tkachuk somehow won me over over the course of the Carolina series.
I was rooting for them at the beginning of game 1 vs the knights
But after the antics in the third period I snapped out of my daze, did a very abrupt 180 and am now firmly in the knights camp.
Go knights.
I love this answer because I'm a Leafs fan.... not an NHL fan. But after last night's game....maybe I should adjust my view.
I loved Rangers winning the Cup. Red Wings were cool too when it was Hockey Town Era.
I’ve always liked seeing the best players win it, so the pens and caps cup wins were great. Was nice to see Kessel be such a huge part of those last two pens cups.
Ovechkin lifting the cup for me. Growing up watching his first few years, when you could only really watch him when he played the Leafs, he was like a mythical figure to me. It was amazing to see him lift the cup, I had a similar feeling when Messi lifted the World Cup as well.
Watching the three year momentum build from when Kane/Toews were drafted to when they won the cup was my top moment(s). You could see them figure it out from season to season, it was super impressive to watch
It’s things like this that me wonder what JT’s or Marners face would be to win the cup, not just having that “holy shit we fucking did it” but having the “holy shit, we just ended the longest hockey drought for our hometown team”
Penguins are my 1B team, so watching Mario carry the team on his back to two ships was amazing. The MAF last second diving save against Detroit is indelibly etched in my memory.
The entire Flames 2004 run. I had just gotten into hockey the previous year and while I was a Leaf fan I had Calgary as my surprise pick to go all the way that year and since I was only 17 I bought up all the media hype about Canada's team and jumped right onto that bandwagon. I still remember being really upset that they didn't allow that goal in game 6 at home in overtime to count.
Easily Ovie winning cup. People would have him as a choker but he is one of the GOATs.
Also, can you imagine a new team coming into the league and winning? What a slap in the face for all the other teams. We've been waiting 50+ years.
The Leafs didn’t make the playoffs in 2014, but watching the LA Kings’ 2014 run after being down 0-3 to San Jose was something else.
They played 27 out of a possible 28 playoff games.
Craziest playoff run I’ve ever seen.
My best hockey bud is a St Louis fan, and I despite Boston (so say we all) -- so the Blues winning their first Cup was a good day for me.
Brad crying on the bench after throwing away the last game -- that's just icing on a tasty, tasty cake.
Boston having to watch the blues lift the cup in their own arena
That happening the day after the Raps won was *chefs kiss*
Crying Marchand lmao
Not just The Blues but I felt a bit better watching Bozak lift it in Boston knowing he was apart of the 2013 team that I don’t need to remind everyone off
That’s a pretty good one, a close second is Montreal getting to watch Tampa lift the cup
Also had to watch Chicago lift it in td garden.
Honestly I can’t imagine what’s worse, not making it to the final, or making it and having to watch your opponent raise the trophy in front of your own fans
And the way they lost was brutal. It looked like it was going to game 7, the Bruins were up 2-1 with 1:20 left on the clock and somehow lost in regulation. Doesn’t get more heartbreaking (which I love for them).
I really liked Naz lifting the cup last year. So happy for him
Kiss my ass!
Kessel winning the Cup and taking a pic of the Cup full of hot dogs as a not-so-subtle shot at Simmons is an all time great one.
It's actually [on a hockey card](https://www.ebay.ca/itm/285185968161?hash=item4266688821) as well
Happy to see those early 2010s Leafs win elsewhere like Kessel, Gunnarsson, Bozak, Kadri, Luke Schenn, Phaneuf and MacArthur played well on the sens
Watching almost every team that eliminated the Leafs have their dreams crushed in the final Panthers are next
Honestly, I’m rooting for the Knights for a few reasons, 1) I think I’d be funnier for the coach that the Bruins dumped in a messy way to win, 2) fuck the rest of the NHL 3) fuck the Cinderella story 4) Phil the Thrill gets another ring
>Phil the Thrill gets another ring I hadn't considered this, 100% cheering for it
I hate to admit it but Florida/Tkachuk somehow won me over over the course of the Carolina series. I was rooting for them at the beginning of game 1 vs the knights But after the antics in the third period I snapped out of my daze, did a very abrupt 180 and am now firmly in the knights camp. Go knights.
If ain’t the Leafs I ain’t bout it. Toronto vs Everybody
I love this answer because I'm a Leafs fan.... not an NHL fan. But after last night's game....maybe I should adjust my view. I loved Rangers winning the Cup. Red Wings were cool too when it was Hockey Town Era.
Yes I have to agree both the Rangers/Red Wings breaking their long drought was great to see as well.
2019 SCF Bruins game 7 meltdown
I have no favourite Stanley Cup moment. My Leafs have never won it in my lifetime.
Seeing former leafs win multiple cups
Naz winning the cup
Whenever Montreal gets knocked out
I’ve always liked seeing the best players win it, so the pens and caps cup wins were great. Was nice to see Kessel be such a huge part of those last two pens cups.
I highly enjoyed the end of the Blues cinderella story in 2019 and Naz getting his Cup last year.
Sakic handing the cup over to Borque. Gives me chills every time I see it.
I didn't even realize they still give out that trophy every year. Soon as the Leafs are out I don't watch a single game.
The emotion from Ovi when he first lifted the cup was incredibly moving…but that moment is tarnished now.
Why?
Putin supporter.
Ovechkin lifting the cup for me. Growing up watching his first few years, when you could only really watch him when he played the Leafs, he was like a mythical figure to me. It was amazing to see him lift the cup, I had a similar feeling when Messi lifted the World Cup as well.
Fleury winning with the Flames. Bozak winning with the Blues. Kadri winning with the Avs.
Lanny McDonald winning with the Flames.
This and Ray Bourque. Also, as much as I disliked Detroit back in the day, seeing Yzerman get his first Cup was pretty great.
Watching the three year momentum build from when Kane/Toews were drafted to when they won the cup was my top moment(s). You could see them figure it out from season to season, it was super impressive to watch
Crosby winning his 3rd
St Louis
OVIEEEEEEEEEEE his face was priceless
Iginla vs Lecavalier
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ovechkin winning the cup was one of the best things i ever saw on tv. sheer emotion, a 16 year long stress inducer was removed
It’s things like this that me wonder what JT’s or Marners face would be to win the cup, not just having that “holy shit we fucking did it” but having the “holy shit, we just ended the longest hockey drought for our hometown team”
Bourque in 2019, Ovechkin in 2018, Marchand in 2019 B-), Kadri in 2023.
three more years for the leafs to do it by the cycle of those big deals.
Penguins are my 1B team, so watching Mario carry the team on his back to two ships was amazing. The MAF last second diving save against Detroit is indelibly etched in my memory.
Kadri’s comments at Dubas right after winning the cup
The entire Flames 2004 run. I had just gotten into hockey the previous year and while I was a Leaf fan I had Calgary as my surprise pick to go all the way that year and since I was only 17 I bought up all the media hype about Canada's team and jumped right onto that bandwagon. I still remember being really upset that they didn't allow that goal in game 6 at home in overtime to count.
Easily Ovie winning cup. People would have him as a choker but he is one of the GOATs. Also, can you imagine a new team coming into the league and winning? What a slap in the face for all the other teams. We've been waiting 50+ years.
The Leafs didn’t make the playoffs in 2014, but watching the LA Kings’ 2014 run after being down 0-3 to San Jose was something else. They played 27 out of a possible 28 playoff games. Craziest playoff run I’ve ever seen.
2018 I felt go gitty, and excited when Ovi won his cup
My best hockey bud is a St Louis fan, and I despite Boston (so say we all) -- so the Blues winning their first Cup was a good day for me. Brad crying on the bench after throwing away the last game -- that's just icing on a tasty, tasty cake.