Tampa Bay Lightning in pursuit of incredible all-time record, currently sit 3rd on the list
The Tampa Bay Lightning have not lost a playoff series since being swept in the first round of the 2019 playoffs by the Columbus Blue Jackets. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and securing a spot in this seasons finals, the Lightning have won eleven consecutive playoff series. This is the third longest streak of all time, and the longest since the New York Islanders won 19 consecutive series in the 1980's.
What is particularly impressive about this streak is that the Lightning have been able to find this success during the salary cap era. And while we know last season the Bolts kept star forward Nikita Kucherov on the injured reserve all season, only to activate him for game one of the playoffs in a move that appeared to be circumventing the salary cap, the Lightning still found a way to win this season without utilizing the long term injured reserve.
If Tampa Bay is able to win the Stanley Cup again this year, they will have a shot at passing the Montreal Canadiens 13 consecutive playoff series wins from the 1970's. And while that certainly seems possible, it seems very unlikely the Bolts pass the New York Islanders all time record of 19.
Will the Lightning keep this streak alive? Or will the Colorado Avalanche break the streak and end the Bolts quest for a threepeat? Game one of the Stanley Cup Finals begins this Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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JUIN 13 | 217 ANSWERS Tampa Bay Lightning in pursuit of incredible all-time record, currently sit 3rd on the list How many more consecutive series will the Bolts win? | ||
| None, Colorado beats them | 94 | 43.3 % |
| 1-2 more | 60 | 27.6 % |
| 3-4 more | 21 | 9.7 % |
| 5+ more | 42 | 19.4 % |
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