The Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking their third consecutive Stanley Cup title. Here’s a look at the teams they could join in the NHL record books with a three-peat.
The Maple Leafs kicked off the league’s first ever three-peat by beating the rival Canadiens in the 1947 Cup Final. Montreal grabbed quick control of the series, shutting out Toronto with a 6-0 shellacking. The Leafs bounced back with three straight wins and closed out the Habs in six games.
The Habs started their run of five straight Stanley Cups by beating the Red Wings in 1956. Montreal then won its next two titles over the The Maple Leafs pulled off the franchise’s second three-peat from 1962 to 1964. They won the 1962 Cup over the defending champion Black Hawks before facing the Red Wings in 1963 and 1964. Toronto took care of business with a five-game series victory over Detroit in 1963, but the 1964 Cup Final came down to a Game 7. Johnny Bower stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Maple Leafs won 4-0 to secure their third consecutive championship.