2015–16 NHL season
National Hockey League season
The 2015–16 NHL season was the 99th season of operation (98th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thirty teams competed. There were 82 games in the regular season from October 7, 2015 to April 10, 2016.
| 2015–16 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 7, 2015 – June 12, 2016 |
| 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 | Connor McDavid |
| Picked by | Edmonton Oilers |
| Regular season | |
| Presidents' Trophy | Washington Capitals |
| Season MVP | Patrick Kane (Blackhawks) |
| Top scorer | Patrick Kane (Blackhawks) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Sidney Crosby (Penguins) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Runners-up | San Jose Sharks |
The 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs began on April 13, 2016 and ended June 12. The Pittsburgh Penguins won their fourth Stanley Cup. None of the seven Canadian-based teams qualified for the playoffs. The only other time in league history with no Canadian teams in the playoffs was in 1970.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ Sagan, Aleksandra (February 24, 2016). "Canadian NHL playoff drought could be 'massive hit' to Rogers". Canadian Press. Toronto Star. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ↑ Stubbs, Dave (March 31, 2016). "Woe Canada. No playoffs this year north of border". NHL. Retrieved November 3, 2016.