"Presidents' Trophy Winners Struggle in Playoffs: A Growing Trend In recent years, the NHL's Presidents' Trophy winners have been unable to translate their regular season dominance into Stanley Cup success. The latest example is the 2022-23 Colorado Avalanche, who won the Presidents' Trophy but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. But is this a case of the 'curse' of the Presidents' Trophy, or is it simply a reflection of the increasingly competitive nature of the modern NHL playoffs? A closer look at the numbers suggests that the latter may be true, with more teams than ever before being eliminated in the first round. As the league continues to trend towards a more even distribution of talent, can any team truly be considered a favorite to win it all?"
Avalanche collapse isn't the Presidents' Trophy curse -- it's a reality of today's Stanley Cup Playoffs CBS Sports
