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Stanley Cup Playoffs 2006 Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by westmore36. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
westmore36

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,264

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
625

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who led all players in post-season goals? Hint

Fernando Pisani

Ales Hemsky

Eric Staal

Daniel Briere

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 05-06 playoffs broke what teams streak of 24 straight playoff appearences? Hint

Toronto Maple Leafs

Vancouver Canucks

Boston Bruins

St. Louis Blues

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the score of the second game of the Stanley Cup finals? Hint

Edmonton: 3 Carolina: 1

Carolina: 5 Edmonton: 0

Carolina: 4 Edmonton: 1

Carolina: 4 Edmonton: 3

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Question 4 of 10

4. The top four teams in the East advanced to the second round while in the West, the bottom four teams all advanced.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player was presented with the Stanley Cup? Hint

Aaron Ward

Eric Staal

Rob Brind'amour

Erik Cole

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who scored the series winner to eliminate the a Ottawa Senators? Hint

Maxim Afinaganov

Bill Muckalt

Daniel Briere

Jay Pominville

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team finished the regualar season with 106 points? Hint

New Jersey Devils

Dallas Stars

Nashville Predators

Buffalo Sabres

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the starting goalie for the Hurricanes at the start of these playoffs? Hint

Cam Ward

Sean Burke

Joe Smid

Martin Gerber

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many games did the Eastern Conference finals go to? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cam Ward became only the 3rd rookie to win the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who led all players in post-season goals?

Answer: Fernando Pisani

Fernando Pisani of the Edmonton Oilers recorded 16 post-season goals after scoring only 18 in the regular season.

2. The 05-06 playoffs broke what teams streak of 24 straight playoff appearences?

Answer: St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues had made the playoffs 24 consecutive seasons before finishing last place in the NHL in 2006.

3. What was the score of the second game of the Stanley Cup finals?

Answer: Carolina: 5 Edmonton: 0

Jussi Markkonann allowed 5 goals in his first game in over a month as the Carolina Hurricanes shutout the Oilers 5-0 in the second game of the Stanley Cup finals to put the Hurricanes up 2-0 in the series.

4. The top four teams in the East advanced to the second round while in the West, the bottom four teams all advanced.

Answer: True

In the East: Ottawa(1) defeated the Lightning(8), Carolina(2) knocked off the Canadiens(7), New Jersey(3) eliminated the Rangers(6) and Buffalo(4) beat the Flyers(5). The West: Detroit(1) was defeated by the Oilers(8), Dallas(2) was eliminated by the Avalanche(7), Calgary(3) was knocked out by the Mighty Ducks(6), and Nashville(4) lost to the Sharks(5).

5. Which player was presented with the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Rob Brind'amour

Gary Bettman presented Carolina captain, Rod Brind'amour, with the Stanley Cup.

6. Who scored the series winner to eliminate the a Ottawa Senators?

Answer: Jay Pominville

Jay Pominville scored a shorthanded goal in game five of the conference semi-final to send Ottawa to the golf courses.

7. What team finished the regualar season with 106 points?

Answer: Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators finished the regular season with 106 points (a franchise record), and finished 4th in the West.

8. Who was the starting goalie for the Hurricanes at the start of these playoffs?

Answer: Martin Gerber

Gerber led the Canes to the playoffs, but fell ill and dropped the first two games. The Canes then brought in rookie goaltender Cam Ward, who led them to the Stanley Cup!

9. How many games did the Eastern Conference finals go to?

Answer: 7

The Hurricanes defeated the injury filled Sabres in a tough 7 game series.

10. Cam Ward became only the 3rd rookie to win the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP.

Answer: False

Cam Ward was the 4th. He joined Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy, and Ron Hextall, who were the first three as a rookie.

Source: Author westmore36

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