The time-honored tradition of NHL playoff combatants shaking hands upon the conclusion of a series is among the greatest displays of sportsmanship in professional team sports today. Seconds after the horn sounds at the end of a series, players and coaches from both teams convene at center ice to celebrate each other's efforts.
The videos below capture the final moments of play in each series-ending game to date in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs along with the ensuing traditional team handshake line, sorted by round and series end date.
FIRST ROUND
The Blue Jackets eliminated the Lightning in Game 4 on April 16, 2019.
The Islanders eliminated the Penguins in Game 4 on April 16, 2019.
The Avalanche eliminated the Flames in Game 5 on April 19, 2019.
The Blues eliminated the Jets in Game 6 on April 20, 2019.
The Stars eliminated the Predators in Game 6 on April 22, 2019.
The Bruins eliminated the Leafs in Game 7 on April 23, 2019.
The Sharks eliminated the Golden Knights in Game 7 on April 23, 2019.
The Hurricanes eliminated the Capitals in Game 7 on April 24, 2019.
SECOND ROUND
The Hurricanes eliminated the Islanders in Game 4 on May 3, 2019.
The Bruins eliminated the Blue Jackets in Game 6 on May 6, 2019.
The Blues eliminated the Stars in Game 7 on May 7, 2019.
The Sharks eliminated the Avalanche in Game 7 on May 8, 2019.
THIRD ROUND
The Bruins eliminated the Hurricanes in Game 4 on May 16, 2019.
The Blues eliminated the Sharks in Game 6 on May 21, 2019.
STANLEY CUP FINAL
The Blues eliminated the Bruins in Game 7 on June 12, 2019.
In an age of results reigning over respect, it's encouraging to see such sportsmanship in professional sport, albeit with notable exceptions (Milan Lucic 2014), abstention (Martin Brodeur 2008, Derek Boogaard 2007, Chris Chelios 2007, Darren McCarty 1997, Ed Belfour 1995, Billy Smith, Gerry Cheevers) and disdain (Dino Ciccarelli 1996) in recent years.
* See also 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
* See also 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Handshake Lines.
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