Vancouver Canucks (1982 & 1994 Runs)

The Vancouver Canucks' 1994 run ranks as one of hockey's greatest near-misses, with a Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Final. Their 1982 Cinderella journey produced 10 playoff wins, outperforming many Canadian teams of that era that never reached the Final. The 1994 squad, led by Pavel Bure's 16 playoff goals and Trevor Linden's leadership, came within one goal of a championship. The franchise's 0 championship rate in 53 seasons remains a painful footnote.