Montreal Canadiens

The 1976-77 Canadiens were an unstoppable force. This powerhouse squad, led by legendary players such as Larry Robinson, Jacques Lemaire, Bob Gainey, Guy Lapointe, Guy Lafleur, Serge Savard, Steve Shutt, and Ken Dryden, achieved an NHL record 132 points in the regular season. It made easy work of their opponents with a staggering 216-goal differential. Their dominance was on full display, sweeping their way through the playoffs culminating in a memorable four-game series victory against the Boston Bruins to win their 20th Stanley Cup championship.

Edmonton Oilers

The 1984-85 Oilers had one of the best rosters ever put together, led by the iconic "Great One" Wayne Gretzky. They won the Stanley Cup four times in five years and cruised through the regular season. They scored more than five goals per game, finished with 119 points, and had Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr, Mark Messier, and Glenn Anderson, all of whom would go on to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Oilers were too much to handle, even for their most formidable opponents like Los Angeles and Winnipeg. They had no trouble gliding through the postseason, ultimately beating the Philadelphia Flyers in five games to win their fourth Stanley Cup in as many years.

Detroit Red Wings

The 2001-02 Red Wings are among the best teams ever to grace the ice. They boasted an impressive roster packed with Hall of Famers such as Niklas Lidstrom, Chris Chelios, Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Luc Robitaille, Steve Yzerman, Igor Larionov, and Sergei Fedorov. Head coach Scotty Bowman's winning formula worked like a charm as they achieved an NHL record of 124 points in the regular season and finished with a staggering 198-goal differential.

Boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled and a supremely effective game plan, the Red Wings possessed all the winning ingredients. After defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in five games, they held up Lord Stanley's Cup for the third time in six years and 10th time overall. This invincibility extended even further when they added Pavel Datsyuk for the 2002 season - establishing them as a true dynasty. The Red Wings' dominance is still felt today when looking at NHL betting odds for teams across North America.

Calgary Flames

The 1989 Flames were an incredibly well-rounded and skilled group. Lanny McDonald, the 34-year-old captain of Calgary, was led by a squad that included five Hall of Famers: Joe Nieuwendyk, Doug Gilmour, Al MacInnis, and Joe Mullen.

Their 128-plus goal differential was 31 more than the second-closest team. In the playoffs, Calgary faced off against the Vancouver Canucks, who pushed them to a seventh game before eventually succumbing to defeat. Following that, the Flames met the Canadiens for the second year in a row for the Stanley Cup. Despite a back-and-forth going early on, the Flames broke out to win Game 5. In Game 6, Doug Gilmour scored two third-period goals, propelling Calgary to victory and their first-ever Stanley Cup title.

New York Islanders

The 1982-83 Islanders were led by Hall of Fame center Mike Bossy, Butch Goring, Clark Gillies, Bryan Trottier, and Billy Smith. Smith's exceptional goaltending was a critical factor in helping the Islanders win the Stanley Cup; he gave up just four goals over four games to the league’s highest-scoring team, Edmonton.

Despite finishing second in their conference during the regular season, they had an impressive playoff run, particularly because of their stout defense. They made quick work of Pittsburgh and Washington before eventually sweeping Edmonton in the Stanley Cup finals. This triumph marked an incredible achievement for the franchise, which had never won a Cup. Bossy led the way offensively for New York, scoring 60 goals and 78 assists for 138 points total - also setting personal records during his remarkable season.