2019 Stanley Cup Final Archives

Year of Parades Ends in Boston with Bruins’ Stanley Cup Loss

The Canadian Press | June 14, 2019

BOSTON — There won’t be a third championship parade through the Back Bay, and it seems so long ago that people in the city were dreaming of a Boston Slam.
After back-to-back wins by the Red Sox and the Patriots, the never-satisfied fans in this town co…

Heartache Turns to Triumph for St. Louis Sports Fans

The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019

ST. LOUIS — At age 100, Marge Kirchhoefer is among the oldest St. Louis Blues fans and now that they are Stanley Cup champions, she knows exactly how she will celebrate.
“It’s too good to be true,” Kirchhoefer said. “I have friends and we all party tog…

Blues’ Binnington: From Castoff to Stanley Cup Champion

The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019

Jordan Binnington’s storybook ride from fourth stringer to Stanley Cup-winning goaltender was fueled by a few free meals.
The best came last weekend at Brio Tuscan Grille, one of his favourite spots as St. Louis began to feel like home.
“They were good…

Bruins Fall Apart and Give up Early Goals in Game 7 Loss

The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins will look back on three minutes all summer.
The Bruins had it all lined up: a raucous home crowd for its first Game 7 of a Stanley Cup Final in their 95-year history, was aided by a couple of world champions from other sports…

To Grandma with Love: O’Reilly Hopes to Take Cup to Big Fan

The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019

BOSTON — Ryan O’Reilly should expect another email from his 99-year-old grandmother pretty soon.
Congratulations from Deirdre O’Reilly are certainly in order after her grandson won the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player …

Blues Win 1st Stanley Cup, Beating Bruins 4-1

The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019

BOSTON — Ryan O’Reilly scored for the fourth straight game and rookie Jordan Binnington stopped 32 shots in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins and their first NHL champ…

Road Warrior Blues Unfazed by Game 7 in Boston

The Canadian Press | June 12, 2019

BOSTON — If the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7, perhaps Steve Hatze Petros should get his name on the Stanley Cup.
He is the NHL schedule-maker , making him the most responsible for a January-March stretch when the Blues didn’t play m…

Bruins’ Keys to Victory in Game 7

Cam Hasbrouck | June 11, 2019

Wednesday night will mark the final game of the 2018-19 NHL season, and everything is at stake. For the first time since 2011 (I’m sure Boston Bruins fans remember that…

Bruins’ Playoff History Prepares Them for Game 7

Drew Johnson | June 11, 2019

The Boston Bruins have undergone many changes since their Stanley Cup win over the Vancouver Canucks in 2011. However, that doesn’t mean they are strangers to the big stage. The…

3 Keys to a Blues Victory in Game 7

Stephen Ground | June 11, 2019

The St. Louis Blues forfeited a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup on home ice by losing 5-1 in Game 6 to the Boston Bruins. The game was closer than…

Bruins’ Consistency Faces Final Test in Game 7

The Canadian Press | June 11, 2019

ST. LOUIS — The strains of Jay-Z and Linkin Park’s “Numb/Encore” mashup emanated from a small speaker on the hallway floor outside the visiting locker room following the Boston Bruins’ morning skate.
“I don’t know what you’re expecting of me … put un…

Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Could Hinge on Officiating

The Canadian Press | June 9, 2019

ST. LOUIS — Patrick Maroon doesn’t want to go there. Not even about how the St. Louis Blues handle the roller coaster of inconsistent officiating.
“I’m not talking about it,” the usually talkative Maroon said. “If you want to talk about Game 6, I’ll ta…