Wayne Gretzky’s 1988 Edmonton Oilers are the gold standard of Stanley Cup runs. Their 16-2 record in the playoffs has not been surpassed since the 1987 NHL postseason transitioned into four best-of-seven rounds. Avs just followed by winning the trophy with a 16-4 record in those playoffs .
Here’s a look at the best of the best:
| Year | team | recording | cup final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Edmonton | 16-2 | 4-0 over Boston |
| 2022 | Colorado | 16-4 | 4-2 over Tampa Bay |
| 2012 | The angel | 16-4 | 4-2 over New Jersey |
| 1997 | Detroit | 16-4 | 4-0 over Philly |
| 1995 | New Jersey | 16-4 | 4-0 over Detroit |
| 1993 | Montreal | 16-4 | 4-1 over Los Angeles |
| 2007 | Anaheim | 16-5 | 4-1 over Ottawa |
| 1992 | Pittsburgh | 16-5 | 4-0 over Chicago |
| 1987 | Edmonton | 16-5 | 4-3 over Philly |
Source: hockey-reference.com