This is like when the Coyotes did something like beat the last 5 cup winners consecutively. Interesting and rare, but it was only possible due to a schedule anomaly that is rare in itself.
I think you're thinking of Montreal who did it this yearThis is like when the Coyotes did something like beat the last 5 cup winners consecutively. Interesting and rare, but it was only possible due to a schedule anomaly that is rare in itself.
It's more of a stat for Ullmark since he didn't play in the Philly game and will be facing the 6 O6 team consecutively. Still lame nonetheless.
I think you're thinking of Montreal who did it this year
NHL gonna bring back the tie only for this gameThey’re losing tonight 15-2
Didn't Ottawa win the first NHL Stanley Cup?
I could be wrong,l but let's not forget about that.
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Ottawa Senators - Wikipedia
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The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning the Stanley Cup 11 times,
The epitome of counting your chickens before they hatch lmao“Linus Ullmark could become the first NHL goalie to face all Original Six teams in successful order since 1971”
“AN ORIGINAL SIX RUN
The Senators will close out a stretch of facing all the Original Six teams in seven games. The only team on this list that wasn’t one is Philly.
March 5 @ Chicago: 4-3 OT win
March 8 vs N.Y. Rangers: 4-3 OT win
March 2 vs. Detroit: 2-1 win
March 11 @ Philadelphia: 5-2 win
March 13 vs. Boston: 6-3 win
March 15 @ Toronto: 4-2 win
March 18 @ Montreal: TBD”
Montreal Hockey Club were given the Stanley Cup at first. It was a challenge cup in its early days before eventually becoming a trophy awarded due to winning a playoff tournament.
Edit: I misread your question, my bad. You are correct. The original Ottawa Senators did indeed win the NHL championship the first season it became the "de facto" award for winning the NHL playoffs beginning with the 1926-27 season.
Since big data is a thing, I feel like there are arbitrary stats all over the broadcasts…One of the most arbitrary stats I've ever seen