2007 Stanley Cup Championship
The historic season that brought the Stanley Cup to Anaheim for the first time.
The 2007 Stanley Cup Championship stands as the crowning achievement in the history of the Anaheim Ducks franchise, marking their first and only title to date. Captured during the 2006-07 NHL season, this victory transformed a team that had struggled for over a decade into legitimate champions, ending a long drought of playoff futility. The championship run was defined by exceptional goaltending, gritty defense, and timely scoring from a balanced roster led by veteran captain Teemu Selanne.
- Championship Year
- 2007
- Series Opponent
- Ottawa Senators
- Final Score
- 4-1 (Ducks win series)
- MVP Award
- Patrick Roy (Conn Smythe Trophy)
- Head Coach
- Bruce Boudreau
- Home Arena
- Honda Center
Lore & Background
The defining narrative of the run was the goaltending tandem of Jean-Sebastien Giguere and rookie netminder Jonas Hiller, but above all, it was the leadership of Patrick Roy. The legendary former Montreal Canadiens star, in his twilight years, provided a calm, commanding presence between the pipes. His performance in the Finals against the Ottawa Senators was nothing short of masterful, culminating in his second Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. The victory parade through Anaheim remains one of the most electric moments in Southern California sports history.
In Their Own Story
The ice at the Honda Center crackled with a tension that could be felt from the nosebleeds down to the glass. It was Game Five, 2007, and the Stanley Cup was within reach but not yet secured. Patrick Roy stood behind his net, eyes locked on the puck, his movements economical yet explosive. As the final seconds ticked away, the roar of the crowd became a deafening wall of sound. When the whistle finally blew, Selanne didn't wait; he skated to the bench, grabbed the Cup, and hoisted it high as confetti rained down on a team that had finally conquered the impossible.
Reader's Guide
The journey began in earnest when the Ducks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round, overcoming a significant deficit to prove their resilience. They then swept the Edmonton Oilers in the second round, showcasing their defensive suffocation and special teams efficiency.
In the Western Conference Finals, they faced the Vancouver Canucks, a team with high-powered offense. The Ducks won this series 4-1, with Jean-Sebastien Giguere posting stellar numbers to keep Anaheim alive against heavy pressure.
The climax arrived in the Stanley Cup Final against the Ottawa Senators. After dropping Game One, the Ducks rallied to win four of the next five games. Patrick Roy's shutout in Game Five sealed the championship on June 7, 2007, cementing the franchise's place in NHL history.
Did You Know?
- Patrick Roy became only the second player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy with two different franchises (Montreal and Anaheim).
- The Ducks were the first team from California to win the Stanley Cup, ending a long drought for West Coast hockey.
- Teemu Selanne scored 10 goals in the playoffs leading up to the Final, providing critical offensive spark throughout the run.
More in Honours & Records
Elsewhere in the Anaheim Ducks universe
Spotted an error? Know more?
This is a living reference — every entry is fact-audited, and reader corrections feed straight into our audit queue. Suggest an edit · See this site's audit record