When did the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs start?

The 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 16, 2014 and ended June 13, 2014 when the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers four games to one in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Boston Bruins made the playoffs as Presidents’ Trophy winners with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season.

How many games are in the 2014-15 NHL season?

2014–15 NHL season League National Hockey League Sport Ice hockey Duration October 8, 2014 – June 15, 2015 Number of games 82

Which California-based hockey teams made the playoffs for the third time?

For the third time in four years, all three California-based teams again made the playoffs. The Columbus Blue Jackets won their first franchise playoff game on April 19, 2014, and their first ever franchise playoff home game at Nationwide Arena on April 23, 2014, both against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

What happened in the NHL in 2014?

On October 28, 2014, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller earned his 300th win, becoming the 30th goaltender in league history to reach this milestone. On October 30, 2014, Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa scored his 1,000th career point with a goal against the team that originally drafted him back in 1997, the Ottawa Senators.

When was the last time Montreal made the Stanley Cup finals?

Montreal most recently made it to the Conference Finals in 2010, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in five games, while the Rangers made it to the Conference Finals in 2012, losing in six games to the New Jersey Devils. Montreal won two of the three games in this year’s regular season series. New York defeated Montreal in six games.

Who broadcasts the Stanley Cup playoffs in Canada?

In Canada, the Stanley Cup Playoffs were broadcast by CBC, TSN and RDS, with each network having exclusive broadcast rights to selected series throughout, and CBC having exclusive rights to the finals.