The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sweep in the 1st round of the 2018-2019 NHL playoffs. Outside of this occurrence, what was the worst result for a President's Trophy winner in the playoffs?
There must have been some that got outed in the first round, but if so, what was the game score? 4-3? 4-1?
There have been eight NHL teams thus far to win the President's Trophy but be eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The worst Stanley Cup finish by a President's Trophy winner was in 2018-19 by the Tampa Bay Lightning, who were eliminated in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets, in a 4-0 series.
Other President's Trophy winners eliminated in the first round are
1991 Chicago Blackhawks by Minnesota North Stars in a 4-2 series.
2000 St Louis Blues by San Jose Sharks in a 4-3 series.
2006 Detroit Red Wings by Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 series.
2009 San Jose Sharks by Anaheim Ducks in a 4-2 series.
2010 Washington Capitals by Montreal Canadiens in a 4-3 series.
2012 Vancouver Canucks by Los Angeles Kings in a 4-1 series.
2023 Boston Bruins by Florida Panthers in a 4-3 series.
As of the 2023 playoffs, The 2022-23 Boston Bruins now holds the worst result as a presidents trophy winner. Had a record breaking regular season only for them to lose in the first round to the Florida Panthers in 7 game. The Bruins blew a 3-1 series lead
