The 2025 Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Florida Panthers, and the parade was in full force this past weekend. Whenever the season comes to an end like this, I begin searching for common threads and comparables among Stanley Cup Champions to anticipate where the Colorado Avalanche might find their next competitive advantage. What stands out to me now is likely to garner a few "no duh, Adrian" comments. Still, I do think it's worth noting that the Avalanche haven't just lost their power play success, but also have left behind one key component that the last 27 champions share—a stellar penalty kill.
Penalty Kill Excellence: The replicable quality of all Stanley Cup champions
