2018 Stanley Cup Final: Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals

[DrJones]

Yes, you read that right.

This is the 5th Stanley Cup Final since 1934 that doesn't feature a past champion.

1991: Penguins over North Stars in 6
1996: Avalanche over Panthers in 4*
1999: Stars over Sabres in 6**
2007: Ducks over Senators in 5***

* This is the only time in NHL history that neither team had played for the Stanley Cup before. The last time it happened was 1916, when the National Hockey Association's Montreal Canadiens (yes, they predate the league itself) defeated the Pacific Coast Hockey Association's Portland Rosebuds, 3 games to 2.

** Yes, I know.

*** The Senators like to pretend that they can lay claim to their pre-1934 history, but unlike the Cleveland Browns, it's not officially recognized as such.

[ImTellinTim]

It would be very "typical Capitals" to get through all their usual pitfalls only to lose this series, wouldn't it?

Bizarro Caps, folks. Caps in 4 - similar to how the Red Sox swept the Cardinals after they exorcized their demons.

[DrJones]

No predictions. All I want is the NHL equivalent of Cavs/Warriors G7 and Cubs/Indians G7:
Epoch-shattering, Grand Guignol, universe-hanging-in-the-balance stuff.

[Kobalt]

What the **** is this matchup, I still can't believe it

[pietasterp]

My prediction for the SCF was mercifully wrong! Great final. Won't be disappointed no matter who wins. I suppose I would slightly favor Ovie getting across the finish line after paying his dues in the league for a long time, but hard to root against Vegas at this point...

[SeattleBattleCat]

Really pumped for this series, I still hope the Caps get up for Ovie, but won't be surprised if Vegas keep the run going and Win the Cup as well - for a new team it's nothing short of spectacular.

[Majingir]

Random fact:

Vegas obviously is the best expansion franchise in sports history, but the worst expansion franchise in NHL history is the 74-75 Washington Capitals.




Don't think there's anybody on the planet happier about a Vegas-Washington cup finals than Bryce Harper

[AirCoryell]

The Knights have been fun this first season and I wouldn't be surprised if they beat the Caps. Especially since Fleury is very experienced going against the with the Capitals lines. But I'm taking the Caps in 6. Think it Ovechkin's time to win a title. #ALLCAPS