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Quiz about Stanley Cup RunnerUps
Quiz about Stanley Cup RunnerUps

Stanley Cup Runner-Ups Trivia Quiz

These are teams that were just one round away from winning Lord Stanley's Cup, but came up just a bit short.

A multiple-choice quiz by TBBucs9940. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
TBBucs9940
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
81,916
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
2082
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who lost the 1996 Finals? Hint


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2. Who lost the 1999 Finals? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. Who lost the 1991 Finals? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. Who lost the 1986 Finals? Hint


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5. Who lost the 1995 Finals? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. Who lost the 1993 Finals? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. Who lost the 1997 Finals? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. Who lost the 1988 Finals? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Who lost the 1982 Finals? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. Who lost the 1970 Finals? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Who lost the 1984 Finals? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. Who lost the 2001 Finals? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Who lost the 1994 Finals? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Who lost the 1998 Finals? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Who lost the 1989 Finals? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who lost the 1996 Finals?

Answer: Florida Panthers

 That was the year the Panther fans threw rats on the ice after every goal that was scored, but that couldn't stop Colorado from winning their first Cup.
2. Who lost the 1999 Finals?

Answer: Buffalo Sabres

 In game 6, Brett Hull's controversial goal for Dallas in triple overtime ended Buffalo's run.
3. Who lost the 1991 Finals?

Answer: Minnesota North Stars

 The North Stars came within 2 games of a very improbable series win, but Mario Lemieux and his Penguin crew would win in 6 games, the last win an 8 - 0 shalacking.
4. Who lost the 1986 Finals?

Answer: Calgary Flames

 Patrick Roy wins his first cup in his rookie season.
5. Who lost the 1995 Finals?

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

 The Devils became the first team in Finals history to sweep a finals series by winning the first 2 games on the road and winning the last 2 at home.
6. Who lost the 1993 Finals?

Answer: Los Angeles Kings

 The Kings were well on their way to a 2-0 series lead until Marty McSorely got caught with an illegal stick in the final minutes of regulation time. The penalty cost the Kings game two as the Habs would tie the game, then win the game. The Kings never recovered as the Canadiens won the series in 5 games.
7. Who lost the 1997 Finals?

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

 Hockeytown gets their first Stanley Cup since 1955 as they sweep Eric Lindros and the Flyers.
8. Who lost the 1988 Finals?

Answer: Boston Bruins

 When the lights went out at Boston Garden, so did the Bruins chances as they were swept by Edmonton.
9. Who lost the 1982 Finals?

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

 The Islanders swept the Canucks for their 3rd straight Stanley Cup, however they were very fortunate to make it out of the first round as the Pittsburgh Penguins took the Isles to OT in the deciding game.
10. Who lost the 1970 Finals?

Answer: St. Louis Blues

 Game 4, in overtime, Bobby Orr scores the most memorable goal in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup.
11. Who lost the 1984 Finals?

Answer: New York Islanders

 The Islander dynasty ends as the Great One gets his first taste of the Cup.
12. Who lost the 2001 Finals?

Answer: New Jersey Devils

 Devils had 2 chances to win this series, but the Avs take it in 7 games and Ray Bourque can finally call himself a Stanley Cup champion.
13. Who lost the 1994 Finals?

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

 The Rangers finally broke the curse of 1940 by defeating the Canucks in 7 hard fought games.
14. Who lost the 1998 Finals?

Answer: Washington Capitals

 The Red Wings win it for Vladimir Konstantinov, who was in a limo accident during the off season.
15. Who lost the 1989 Finals?

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

 This was the only year since the first expansion that Montreal lost a Stanley Cup Final.
Source: Author TBBucs9940

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