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Best Teams Ever bracket: NHL edition, Round 1

Welcome to the Best Team Ever bracket series, where the greatest of all time have their most dominant seasons stacked up against each other until we ultimately crown a champion in each sport. The tournament will be decided by fan vote, so be sure to submit yours below! The first round of polling closes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31.

1985 Edmonton Oilers vs. 1970 Boston Bruins

No. 1: 1984-85 Oilers
One of five teams in NHL history to exceed 400 goals.
Extended a postseason win streak to a record 12 games.