Measures of Success?
How NHL teams with best regular seasons fared in playoffs:
In 1999: Stars won Stanley Cup
In 1998: Stars lost conference finals
In 1997: Avalanche lost conference finals
In 1996: Red Wings lost conference finals
In 1995: Red Wings lost Stanley Cup finals
In 1994: Rangers won Stanley Cup
In 1993: Penguins lost division finals
In 1992: Rangers lost division finals
Source: World Features Syndicate
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