"Only one team has managed to buck the trend and make a deep playoff run in recent years: the Tampa Bay Lightning. But for most NHL teams, the path to the Stanley Cup is a long and winding one, often taking years of rebuilding and development. In fact, a new analysis from The Big Lead reveals just how much of a challenge it is for teams to win the championship after making the playoffs in a given season. With the playoffs set to kick off soon, fans are wondering which teams will be able to break the curse and bring home the Cup. Will it be a familiar face, or a surprise contender?"
Last time NHL playoff teams won the Stanley Cup The Big Lead
