Champions | Chicago Blackhawks | Defending Champions | Los Angeles Kings |
Runner-up | Tampa Bay Lightning | Conn Smythe Trophy | Duncan Keith (Blackhawks) |
The2015Stanley Cupplayoffsof theNational Hockey League(NHL) began on April 15, 2015, and ended on June 15, 2015, with the Chicago Blackhawks defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to two in the2015 Stanley Cup Finals.
TheNew York Rangersmade the playoffs as thePresidents’ Trophywinners with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season. They also came back from a 3–1 series deficit for the second consecutive year. TheDetroit Red Wingsincreased their consecutive post-season appearance streak to 24 seasons, the longest current streak at the time and tied for thefourth-longest streakin NHL history.TheWinnipeg Jetsqualified for the playoffs for the first time since the formerAtlanta Thrashersfranchise relocated toWinnipegin 2011. TheOttawa Senatorsbecame the first team in the NHL’s modern era (since1942–43) to overcome a 14-point deficit in the standings to clinch a playoff spot.Also, theCalgary Flamesreturned to the playoffs after a six-year absence. In total, five Canadian NHL teams qualified for the post-season, the most since2004.
TheLos Angeles Kingsbecame the first defending Stanley Cup champions since theCarolina Hurricanesin 2007 to fail to make the playoffs.TheBoston Bruinsfailed to make the playoffs for the first time since2007and became the first reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners to miss the post-season since theBuffalo Sabresin 2008 (and the third overall).
TheTampa Bay Lightningbecame the first team in league history to face anOriginal Sixteam in all four rounds of the playoffs in the same year, as they played against the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, respectively. They also became the fourth team to defeat three consecutive Original Six teams.
Eastern Conference First Round
(A1) Montreal Canadiens vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 15 | Ottawa Senators | Montreal Canadiens | 3-4 |
Apr. 17 | Ottawa Senators | Montreal Canadiens | 2-3 OT |
Apr. 19 | Montreal Canadiens | Ottawa Senators | 2-1 OT |
Apr. 22 | Montreal Canadiens | Ottawa Senators | 0-1 |
Apr. 24 | Ottawa Senators | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 |
Apr. 26 | Montreal Canadiens | Ottawa Senators | 2-0 |
Candiens won series 4-2
(A2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (A3) Detroit Red Wings
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 16 | Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3-2 |
Apr. 18 | Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1-5 |
Apr. 22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Detroit Red Wings | 0-3 |
Apr. 23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Detroit Red Wings | 3-2 OT |
Apr. 25 | Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-0 |
Apr. 27 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Detroit Red Wings | 5-2 |
Apr. 29 | Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | 0-2 |
Lightning won series 4-3
(M1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Pittsburgh Penguins
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 16 | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | 1-2 |
Apr. 18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | 4-3 |
Apr. 20 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 |
Apr. 22 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 OT |
Apr. 24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | 1-2 OT |
Rangers won series 4-1
(M2) Washington Capitals vs. (M3) New York Islanders
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 15 | New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | 4-1 |
Apr. 17 | New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | 3-4 |
Apr. 19 | Washington Capitals | New York Islanders | 1-2 OT |
Apr. 21 | Washington Capitals | New York Islanders | 2-1 OT |
Apr. 23 | New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | 1-5 |
Apr. 25 | Washington Capitals | New York Islanders | 1-3 |
Apr. 27 | New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | 1-2 |
Capitals won series 4-3
Western Conference First Round
(C1) St. Louis Blues vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 16 | Minnesota Wild | St. Louis Blues | 4-1 |
Apr. 18 | Minnesota Wild | St. Louis Blues | 1-4 |
Apr. 20 | St. Louis Blues | Minnesota Wild | 0-3 |
Apr. 22 | St. Louis Blues | Minnesota Wild | 6-1 |
Apr. 24 | Minnesota Wild | St. Louis Blues | 4-1 |
Apr. 26 | St. Louis Blues | Minnesota Wild | 1-4 |
Wild won series 4-2
(C2) Nashville Predators vs. (C3) Chicago Blackhawks
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nashville Predators | 4-3 2OT |
Apr. 17 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nashville Predators | 2-6 |
Apr. 19 | Nashville Predators | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-4 |
Apr. 21 | Nashville Predators | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-3 OT |
Apr. 23 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nashville Predators | 2-5 |
Apr. 25 | Nashville Predators | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-4 |
Blackhawks won series 4-2
(P1) Anaheim Ducks vs. (WC2) Winnipeg Jets
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 15 | Winnipeg Jets | Anaheim Ducks | 2-4 |
Apr. 18 | Winnipeg Jets | Anaheim Ducks | 1-4 |
Apr. 20 | Anaheim Ducks | Winnipeg Jets | 5-4 OT |
Apr. 22 | Anaheim Ducks | Winnipeg Jets | 5-2 |
Ducks won series 4-0
(P2) Vancouver Canucks vs. (P3) Calgary Flames
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 15 | Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | 2-1 |
Apr. 17 | Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | 1-4 |
Apr. 19 | Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames | 2-4 |
Apr. 21 | Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames | 1-3 |
Apr. 23 | Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | 1-2 |
Apr. 25 | Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames | 4-7 |
Flames won series 4-2
Eastern Conference Second Round
(A1) Montreal Canadiens vs. (A2) Tampa Bay Lightning
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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May 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Montreal Canadiens | 2-1 2OT |
May 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Montreal Canadiens | 6-2 |
May 6 | Montreal Canadiens | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1-2 |
May 7 | Montreal Canadiens | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6-2 |
May 9 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Montreal Canadiens | 1-2 |
May 12 | Montreal Canadiens | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1-4 |
Lightning won series 4-2
(M1) New York Rangers vs. (M2) Washington Capitals
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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Apr. 30 | Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | 2-1 |
May 2 | Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | 2-3 |
May 4 | New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | 0-1 |
May 6 | New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | 1-2 |
May 8 | Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | 1-2 OT |
May 10 | New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | 4-3 |
May 13 | Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | 1-2 OT |
Rangers won series 4-3
Western Conference Second Round
(C3) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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May 1 | Minnesota Wild | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-4 |
May 3 | Minnesota Wild | Chicago Blackhawks | 1-4 |
May 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota Wild | 1-0 |
May 7 | Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota Wild | 4-3 |
Blackhawks won series 4-0
(P1) Anaheim Ducks vs. (P3) Calgary Flames
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
---|---|---|---|
Apr. 30 | Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | 1-6 |
May 3 | Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | 0-3 |
May 5 | Anaheim Ducks | Calgary Flames | 3-4 OT |
May 8 | Anaheim Ducks | Calgary Flames | 4-2 |
May 10 | Calgary Flames | Anaheim Ducks | 2-3 OT |
Ducks won series 4-1
Eastern Conference Final
(M1) New York Rangers vs. (A2) Tampa Bay Lightning
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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May 16 | Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Rangers | 1-2 |
May 18 | Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Rangers | 6-2 |
May 20 | New York Rangers | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-6 OT |
May 22 | New York Rangers | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-1 |
May 24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Rangers | 2-0 |
May 26 | New York Rangers | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7-3 |
May 29 | Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Rangers | 2-0 |
Lightning won series 4-3
Western Conference Final
(P1) Anaheim Ducks vs. (C3) Chicago Blackhawks
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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May 17 | Chicago Blackhawks | Anaheim Ducks | 1-4 |
May 19 | Chicago Blackhawks | Anaheim Ducks | 3-2 3OT |
May 21 | Anaheim Ducks | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-1 |
May 23 | Anaheim Ducks | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-5 2OT |
May 25 | Chicago Blackhawks | Anaheim Ducks | 4-5 OT |
May 27 | Anaheim Ducks | Chicago Blackhawks | 2-5 |
May 30 | Chicago Blackhawks | Anaheim Ducks | 5-3 |
Blackhawks won series 4-3
Stanley Cup Final
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Date | Road Team | Home Team | Score/Recap |
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June 3 | Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2-1 |
June 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3-4 |
June 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 |
June 10 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Chicago Blackhawks | 1-2 |
June 13 | Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2-1 |
June 15 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Chicago Blackhawks | 0-2 |
Blackhawks won series 4-2 and the Stanley Cup
Conn Smythe Trophy: Duncan Keith