Detroit Red Wings Win NHL 2008 Stanley Cup Finals

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On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, the Detroit Red Wings won the NHL 2008 Stanley Cup. The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in Game 6 of the 7 game series against the Pittsburg Penguins.

Henrik Zetterberg was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy for the Most Valuable Player of the postseason. Nicklas Lidstrom became the first European captain to win a Stanly Cup.

1. Sat, 5-24-2008, Detroit 4, Pittsburg 0

2. Mon, 5-26-2008, Detroit 3, Pittsburg 0

3. Wed, 5-28-2008, Pittsburg 3, Detroit 2

4. Sat, 5-31-2008, Detroit 2, Pittsburg 1

5. Mon, 6-2-2008, Pittsburg 4, Detroit 3 (3OT)

6. Wed, 6-4-2008, Detroit 3, Pittsburg 2

NHL 2008 Stanley Cup Finals

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On Saturday, May 24, 2008, the Stanley Cup Finals started.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings

NHL Stanley Cup 2008 playoffs

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2008 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs will start on Wednesday, April 09, 2008.

The 16 playoff teams with the most points in 82 games played :

Eastern Conference
1. Montreal 104pts
2. Pittsburgh 102pts
3. Washington 94pts
4. New Jersey 99pts
5. NY Rangers 97pts
6. Philadelphia 95pts
7. Ottawa 94pts
8. Boston 94pts

Western Conference
1. Detroit 115pts
2. San Jose 108pts
3. Minnesota 98pts
4. Anaheim 102pts
5. Dallas 97pts
6. Colorado 95pts
7. Calgary 94pts
8. Nashville 91pts

The NHL 2008 playoff matchups are:
Boston Bruins versus Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators versus Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers versus Washington Capitals

New York Rangers versus New Jersey Devils

Nashville Predators versus Detroit Red Wings
Calgary Flames versus San Jose Sharks
Colorado Avalanche versus Minnesota Wild
Dallas Stars versus Anaheim Ducks