The Boston Bruins are officially eliminated from the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Falling victim to the dreaded Presidents’ Trophy curse, Boston lost to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 on Sunday night, 4-3.
The loss came after a last-minute goal from Florida in the third period that sent the game into overtime, where Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe scored the game winner to send the Bruins packing.
Boston was the clear favorite to contend for the Stanley Cup this year after its dominant regular season, but taking home the Presidents’ Trophy has tripped up plenty of hockey teams in the past.
It’s been since 2013 when the Chicago Blackhawks took home the Presidents’ Trophy and the Stanley Cup that a team has been able to win both.
The curse continues 😬
The last 10 teams to finish the NHL regular season with the most points did not win the Stanley Cup. pic.twitter.com/G4RH0F6x8H
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 1, 2023
Hockey fans couldn't help but bring up the curse.
Indiana Jones & the Curse of the President's Cup pic.twitter.com/Xc1dBGHRRZ
— Dave Dameshek (@Dameshek) May 1, 2023
THE PRESIDENTS TROPHY CURSE IS REAL
— Mary Clarke (@marycclarke) May 1, 2023
There is no curse like the President's Trophy curse.
This must sting for Boston
Record for wins and points up 3-1Lose in 7 games.
Wow
The door is open Toronto
— Frank Fleming (@NjTank99) May 1, 2023
I’m hearing the Leafs passed their curse onto the Bruins.
— x – amanda catherine (@puckandprosecco) May 1, 2023
Something about the president's trophy winner for this year getting struck with the curse and being beat by the president's trophy winner for last year who was also struck by the curse
— y – meg (@avsincoming) May 1, 2023
The Presidents Trophy Curse reigns…
— Brien Rea (@BrienRea) May 1, 2023
The Presidents Trophy Curse lives on. pic.twitter.com/8OLX9R2JhL
— x-Matt NYR (3-3) (@Zibanejesus) May 1, 2023
HAHAHAHA BRUINS WHAT HAPPENDUHHHHHH THE PRESIDENTS TROPHY CURSE STRIKES AGAIN
— dj (@gingsnapz) May 1, 2023
SHOOK!!
President’s Trophy Curse continues #NHLonTNT
— Lauren Gardner (@LGRed) May 1, 2023
I have been laughing for 10 minutes
There is no bigger curse in the NHL than…”having the best regular season in NHL history”
Guaranteed first round exit
— CaniacZach (@CaniacZach) May 1, 2023
No one should ever doubt the power of the Presidents Trophy curse 👀
— x – Ashley 🌻 (@smasha23) May 1, 2023
THE PRESIDENTS TROPHY CURSE LIVES ON WE ARE ALL PANTHERS FANS pic.twitter.com/7tLQwL76Ht
— Sidney Crosby Enthusiast (@CrosbyForMVP) May 1, 2023
say it with me folks, the presidents trophy curse is real
— lily (@lilyschwarz) April 30, 2023
Living in Boston, I've heard all these things in the past few months:
"Wanna come with me to the parade?"
"Best team ever, Isles or Panthers doesn't matter it'll be a sweep"
"We're not the 2019 Lightning"
"We're just unfair"
"President's Trophy Curse doesn't exist"
LOL 😂
— Ethan (@ekessler1206) May 1, 2023
The curse is alive and well 🙌🏻 https://t.co/ZDDDh417Q2
— Cadillac Liz 🦝 (@strgto) May 1, 2023
Having the best record of all time is always a curse #Bruins
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) May 1, 2023
