It was decided that league champions would not play for the Stanley Cup until after the season.

"Now, we have a chance to play for the Stanley Cup," Brodeur said.

Montreal won the series against Toronto and earned the right to play for the Stanley Cup.

"And a team without the right to play for the Stanley Cup."

"I think the situation they find themselves in, one series away from playing for the Stanley Cup, will far outweigh any tiredness."

The club won the regular season schedule, but lost in the playoffs and did not play for the Stanley Cup.

We've earned the right to play for the Stanley Cup.

The conference winners played each other for the Stanley Cup in the Finals.

I'll miss our games with Colorado, but hey in this system we could actually play them for the Stanley Cup one day.

I want to compete for a roster spot, to play for the Stanley Cup with the guys.