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NHL: The Presidents’ Trophy is not the trophy to chase

By Jim Lynch

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 9: The Nashville Predators pose with the Presidents' Trophy during the banner raising ceremony prior to an NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena on October 9, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 9: The Nashville Predators pose with the Presidents' Trophy during the banner raising ceremony prior to an NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena on October 9, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images
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2013-14 Boston Bruins

54-19-9 117 points

Stanley Cup Champ – Los Angeles Kings

The Boston Bruins just could not stomach their Stanley Cup Final loss in 2013 against Chicago. Boston was led by Tuukka Rask who played great for the Bruins all season in 2013-14. The Boston Bruins went to the playoffs ready to compete for the Stanley Cup, and home ice throughout every round.

Boston steamrolled their way through the first round of the playoffs, managing to beat the Detroit Redwings in the first round of the playoffs in just 5 games. The second round would not be as easy for the Bruins.

Montreal rallied together to beat the Boston Bruins in a Game 7 in Boston. Sometimes winning the Presidents’ Trophy sparks your opponent to slay the big bad team that they are playing in the best of 7 series. Although the Bruins had no “real” advantage over the Canadiens, that did not stop Montreal from pitting themselves as the underdog.

Montreal would go on to lose in the next round to the New York Rangers, the team that would be next year’s Presidents’ Trophy winner.

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