The Tampa Bay Lightning won their second straight Stanley Cup Wednesday night in a 1-0 victory against the Montréal Canadiens.
After the Lightning took a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Canadiens, it seemed like nothing would stop the reigning cup champion from defending their title.
Despite the Canadiens winning one game, this year’s Stanley Cup Final was the most lopsided final in recent memory.
The Lightning’s dominance has initiated a discussion about if they are the NHL’s version of a modern dynasty. They have sustained success for the better part of a decade, but their path to success was full of turmoil.