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Worst starts to a season that ended up with a Stanley Cup win? (Worst start being the first 20 games)



Worst starts to a season that ended up with a Stanley Cup win? (Worst start being the first 20 games)

by sykeseve

27 Comments

  1. Twisty96

    I’m not sure it’s the worst but I assume the Blues in 19’ have to be up there in the top 5.

  2. WhoJustShat

    If the Oilers manage to win it this year them for sure

  3. PositivePrimary8773

    Blues in 2019. I believe they said no team has ever been dead last on January 3rd and went on to win the cup. I’m not sure that will ever happen again honestly

  4. RunWithDullScissors

    Oh god. Another not very good “how great are my oilers” post.
    Blues, 2019. If I remember correctly, Jan 1 they weren’t even close to a playoff spot that year

  5. lead_farmer_mfer

    Definitely Blues in 2019. They were 7-10-3 through the first 20 games. I think the next closest was the 1968 Canadiens who started at 8-8-4 and went on to win the cup.

  6. lead_farmer_mfer

    Definitely Blues in 2019. They were 7-10-3 through the first 20 games. I think the next closest was the 1968 Canadiens who started at 8-8-4 and went on to win the cup.

  7. o123c123d123

    If you sort by controversial then you’d see the 2023-24 Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Champions already apparently.

  8. toxicvegeta08

    Maybe kings 2011?

    Great defense awful offense. Jeff carter did wonders

  9. I know it’s not modern era (but that wasn’t specified), the 1938 Black Hawks started off 6-11-3 & finished 14-25-9 & Stanley Cup champions.

  10. The 23-24 Edmonton Oilers. The Cup is basically McDavid’s already. I wouldn’t be surprised if a winning non-Oilers team refused to accept the Cup.

  11. lucasmcl7

    Penguins in 91 were 12-16-3 after their first 31 games – 9 points out of a playoff spot.
    They managed to win the division that year.

    The team they played in the final (North Stars) almost won the cup after going 27-39-14 in the regular season!

    Not exactly the 20 game start you’re looking for, but definitely not the two teams you would have predicted in the final in Mid December.

  12. ReadingContent8188

    The greatest trophy in all of sports. Hands down.

  13. Sagittariaus_

    Vancouver Canucks! Literally the ONLY team never ever to have won the Stanley Cup as decreed by the hockey gods.

  14. TarnishedDungEater

    everyone saying Edmonton when we aren’t even playing 2nd round yet. jesus guys, if we make it to WFC we have 3 potential teams that would make it hell for us (VGK, Dallas, and Colorado). and that’s not even bringing up who we COULD face IF we make it to the Finals. i’m cautiously optimistic, but with the state of our defence i don’t think it’ll be our year. Skinner has improved a lot since last year, but our defence is still needing improvement. we also have the Corey Perry curse now…

  15. ChineseBigfoots

    What you trying to say, that Edmonton is winning it this year?

  16. A_Plan_B_you_C

    I think we can unanimously agree on the 2019 St. Louis Blues.

  17. Somecivilguy

    2019 Blues. Literally as bad as you can get and still win a cup. Only time I’ve wanted them to win one.

  18. Chance-Ad197

    If the oilers win this year then it will most certainly be top 3

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