2014–15 NHL season
The 2014–15 NHL season was the 98th season of operation (97th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL).
| 2014–15 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 8, 2014 – June 15, 2015 |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 30 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports (Canada) NBCSN, NBC, CNBC, USA (United States) |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Aaron Ekblad |
| Picked by | Florida Panthers |
| Regular season | |
| Presidents' Trophy | New York Rangers |
| Season MVP | Carey Price (Canadiens) |
| Top scorer | Jamie Benn (Stars) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Duncan Keith (Blackhawks) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Runners-up | Tampa Bay Lightning |
The Los Angeles Kings became the first team to miss the playoffs after winning the Stanley Cup the previous season since the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006–07. The Boston Bruins also became the third defending Presidents' Trophy winner to miss the playoffs (and the first since the Buffalo Sabres missed the playoffs in 2007–08 after winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2007). The Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff berth for the first time since the team's relocation from Atlanta in 2011. The San Jose Sharks' playoff streak ended at ten years. The Ottawa Senators also became the first team in NHL history to make the postseason after trailing for the final playoff spot by 14 points.