NHL Hockey Playoffs

What is the actual name of the Stanley Cup?

• La Coupe Stanley

• Gary Bettman Trophy

• Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup

• Lord Stanley's Mug

Who is the odds - on favourite to win the Stanley Cup this year?

• Tampa Bay Lightning

• Toronto Maple Leafs

• Florida Panthers

• Colorado Avalanche

Answer explanation

The Avalanche sit at 3.5 to 1 to win the Cup, while the Maple Leafs are currently 9.0 to 1. 

All these cities had their NHL team move and win the Stanley Cup in another city, except for:

• Hartford

• Quebec City

• Minnesota

• Winnipeg

Answer explanation

The Hartford Whalers became the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Cup in 2006. The Quebec Nordiques became the Colorado Avalanche, winning in 1996 and 2001. The Minnesota North Stars became the Dallas Stars, winning in 1999. The original Winnipeg Jets became the Arizona Coyotes but have not made a Stanley Cup Final.  

Which team has lost the most Stanley Cup final series?

• Boston Bruins

• Detroit Red Wings

• Toronto Maple Leafs

• Montreal Canadiens

Answer explanation

The Bruins have lost 14 playoff final series.

Which player won the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP, despite being on the losing team?

• Carey Price

• Sidney Crosby

• JS Giguere

• Patrice Bergeron

Answer explanation

Former Maple Leaf goalie, JS Giguere, led the Anaheim Mighty Ducks to the Final in 2003, where they lost to the New Jersey Devils in 7 games.

In terms of actual gametime, how long was the longest playoff game in the COVID era (post March 2020)?

• 1 hour, 25 minutes

• 1 hour, 45 minutes

• 2 hours, 15 minutes

• 2 hours, 30 minutes

Answer explanation

Brayden Point scored the winner for Tampa in the 5th overtime period versus Columbus in Game 1 of the first round on August 11, 2020.

Which active player has the most career playoff goals?

• Alexander Ovechkin

• Patrick Kane

• Patrick Marleau

• Sidney Crosby

Answer explanation

Patrick Marleau leads with 72 goals, but Ovechkin at 71 and Crosby at 69 will try to surpass him this year.

Which active goalie has the most career playoff wins?

• Andrei Vasilevskiy

• Carey Price

• Jonathan Quick

• Marc-Andre Fleury

Answer explanation

The "Flower" has 90 career playoff wins, almost double the next highest (Vasilevskiy - 49 wins).

Which current Toronto Maple Leaf has the most career playoff points?

• Auston Matthews

• Jason Spezza

• John Tavares

• Mitch Marner

How many playoff games must a team win in order to win the Stanley Cup?

• 8 wins

• 10 wins

• 12 wins

• 16 wins