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15 Fascinating statistics from 1st round of 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins
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The first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books. After 44 games, we finally learned that there would be a new Stanley Cup champion, as the Vegas Golden Knights’ title defense ended in Game 7 at the hands of the Dallas Stars. 

We learned a few things during the first round, including historic performances from several players chasing their first titles. Here are 15 fascinating statistics from the Stanley Cup playoffs opening round.

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50 goals (Steven Stamkos)

Jan 20, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) takes a shot on goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

.964 save percentage (Joseph Woll)

Feb 29, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) makes a save during warm up before a game against the Arizona Coyotes at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

28 – Goals (Colorado Avalanche)

Jan 8, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrates after the game against the Boston Bruins at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

26 – First Career Playoff Goals

Apr 2, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) awaits a face off against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

22-22 home and away records

Feb 22, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) is congratulated by right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) after his goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

20 penalty minutes (Pierre-Luc Dubois)

Oct 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) moves the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

12 – Points (Connor McDavid)

Mar 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) passes the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

7 – Goals (Zach Hyman and Valeri Nichuskin)

Dec 6, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) celebrates after scoring a goal, his second of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

7 – Overtime Games

Feb 6, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) moves the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

5.23 goals-against average (Connor Hellebuyck)

Jan 2, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;  Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

4 Game Sweep (New York Rangers)

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Rangers at Washington Capitals
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2 Game 7s (Toronto vs. Boston and Vegas vs. Dallas)

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars
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1 Shutout (Arturs Silovs)

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators
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1 Game 7 overtime winner (David Pastrnak)

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins
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0 Goals (Alex Ovechkin)

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Rangers at Washington Capitals
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