All Access: Quest for the Stanley Cup

All Access: Quest for the Stanley Cup

With unprecedented access to the teams and players in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, weekly episodes chronicle the amazing storylines, remarkable performances and incredible dedication required to win the most storied trophy in all of sports.

Seasons

1. 2016 Episode 1

Air Date: 2016-05-20

Episode one focuses on the first three games of the Eastern Conference Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning and the first three games between the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Final.

2. 2016 Episode 2

Air Date: 2016-05-27

Tensions rise as teams battle for a coveted spot in the Stanley Cup® Final.

3. 2016 Episode 3

Air Date: 2016-06-03

The Stanley Cup® Final is underway and the stakes have never been higher.

4. 2016 Episode 4

Air Date: 2016-06-10

A behind the scenes look into the final battle for the Stanley Cup®.

5. 2016 Episode 5

Air Date: 2016-06-17

Go behind the scenes as the Penguins hoist the Stanley Cup®. Season finale.

The Quest Continues

1. The Quest Continues

Air Date: 2018-05-04

Vegas Golden Knights forward James Neal leads a tour of Las Vegas, discusses the special connection the team has made with the community and the city’s transformation into a hockey town. Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik meets with passionate season ticket holders before Game 1 of the Second Round series versus the Boston Bruins. Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen takes viewers into his home with fiancé Madison Bell. The episode will also feature exclusive mic’d up player content and on-the-ice action from each series in the Second Round – Golden Knights-San Jose Sharks, Lightning-Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals-Pittsburgh Penguins and Predators-Winnipeg Jets.

You Were The Better Team

2. You Were The Better Team

Air Date: 2018-05-11

There's a whole lot of celebrating in the second episode of "Quest for the Stanley Cup," with four teams earning spots in the conference finals. The episode gives an up-close look at the grind the Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals went through to get past the second round.

Momentum

3. Momentum

Air Date: 2018-05-18

In the third episode of "Quest for the Stanley Cup," the Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights turn up the intensity with the championship getting closer.

Trophy Touch

4. Trophy Touch

Air Date: 2018-05-25

Alex Ovechkin celebrates the conference title by keeping the Prince of Wales Trophy with him at every minute of the trip back to D.C. Also, the Stanley Cup Final-bound Vegas Golden Knights continue to defy the hockey gods after knocking out the Winnipeg Jets in five games.

Whatever It Takes

5. Whatever It Takes

Air Date: 2018-06-01

The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights turn up the intensity as the last leg of the 2018 playoffs gets underway

Fast, Simple & Smart

6. Fast, Simple & Smart

Air Date: 2018-06-08

The series shifts to DC as the Capitals look to take advantage of the home crowd and get the upper hand on Vegas in the best-of-seven finale.

Quest Fulfilled

7. Quest Fulfilled

Air Date: 2018-06-15

The Vegas Golden Knights return home to T-Mobile Arena to try to stretch the series out while the Washington Capitals look to take advantage of the Game 5 clinching opportunity and capture the first ever Stanley Cup championship in franchise history

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-05-03

The docuseries delivers on its promise of unfettered access in the first episode, from plenty of great mic’d up content from players, coaches and officials to an inside look at the lives and routines of players.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Episode two takes viewers inside the finales of the four Second Round series: Boston Bruins-Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes-New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues-Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks-Colorado Avalanche.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-05-17

Bruins defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk go shopping for a victory on Mother’s Day. A friendly competition between Sharks Evander Kane and Marcus Sorensen keeps the locker room loose. Blues forward Ryan O’Reilly gives us a glimpse into how he finds pre-game solitude during the chaotic Cup chase. Hurricanes coaches and players dig deep to find their fire.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-05-24

Boston Bruins forward David Backes enjoying a Facetime chat with his family in Raleigh before facing the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final before the episode shifts to the final three games in the Western Conference Final between the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2019-05-31

With the Stanley Cup Final matchup set, the series turns its cameras to the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues, on and off the ice.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Episode six takes viewers inside the home life of Blues goalie Jordan Binnington with girlfriend Christine Prosperi; catches up with Bruins defenseman Torey Krug before Game 4 and following his four-point performance in Game 3; and tags along with Blues head coach Craig Berube to the St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Cubs baseball game.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2019-06-14

The episode and series conclude in Boston with the first Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final since 2011 and the first in Boston in the Bruins’ 95-year history. Fans get an incredible glimpse inside the wall-to-wall intensity on the ice and in the dressing rooms during the game, and a front-row seat to the Blues’ exhilaration in capturing their first Stanley Cup championship in their 52-year history and the stirring and emotional celebration shared between the players, coaches and their families.

Double Bubble

1. Double Bubble

Air Date: 2020-09-02

The first episode opens in the bubbles in Edmonton and Toronto, the sites of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with a wide array of exclusive content from the hotels, arena, dressing rooms and player activity areas in each market.

Sevens are Wild

2. Sevens are Wild

Air Date: 2020-09-09

The second episode takes viewers inside three Game 7s from Round Two. Cameras also capture the inspirational return of Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom to the ice for Game 6 of the Round Two series between Philadelphia and the New York Islanders.

Stick to the Plan

3. Stick to the Plan

Air Date: 2020-09-16

Episode three takes fans inside Games 2 and 3 of the Eastern Conference Final between the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning and Game 3 of the Western Conference Final featuring the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. Mic’d up players, coaches and officials offer revealing glimpses into the high-stakes games.

We're Not Going Home

4. We're Not Going Home

Air Date: 2020-09-23

Episode four provides fans an inside look at both Conference Final series clinching overtime games as the Dallas Stars knock out the Vegas Golden Knights in five games and the Tampa Bay Lightning secure their spot in the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the New York Islanders in Game 6. Mic’d up players and coaches offer revealing insights from the exhilaration of winning to the devastation of defeat.

Zero Room for Error

5. Zero Room for Error

Air Date: 2020-09-30

Episode five dives deep into Games 2, 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars, including the welcome return of Lightning captain Steven Stamkos in Game 3, his first game in 211 days. Stars goalie Anton Khudobin and Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk share their journeys to the Final while Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow enjoys his first visit with his parents in more than six months.

Invest in the Process

6. Invest in the Process

Air Date: 2020-10-04

Episode six dives deep into Games 5 and 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars. Cameras follow the Stars as they celebrate their Game 5 overtime win behind a clutch goal from Corey Perry. The Quest continues as the Lightning take Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup. The episode closes with the Lightning returning to Tampa Bay from the NHL bubble to reunite with their friends and family and celebrate their championship.

Familiar Foes

1. Familiar Foes

Air Date: 2021-06-04

The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin as the teams face off against enemies they've become very familiar with during this season.

Closer

2. Closer

Air Date: 2021-06-11

The second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway as the eight remaining teams attempt to make it to the final four.

And Then There Were Four

3. And Then There Were Four

Air Date: 2021-06-18

Semi-final matchups are set at the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Going The Distance

4. Going The Distance

Air Date: 2021-06-25

The semi-final round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues.

Challenging the Champs

5. Challenging the Champs

Air Date: 2021-07-02

The Montreal Canadiens head to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years, as the Tampa Bay Lightning attempt to go back-to-back.

On the Cusp

6. On the Cusp

Air Date: 2021-07-09

The 2021 Stanley Cup Final heads to Montreal for Games 3 and 4. Will the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to dominate in the Canadiens' home rink?

Lightning Strikes Twice

7. Lightning Strikes Twice

Air Date: 2021-07-16

The Tampa Bay Lightning become back-to-back champions.

Foot on the Gas

1. Foot on the Gas

Air Date: 2022-05-27

Eight teams remain - Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, and Tampa Bay Lightning - competing in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs and vying for the chance to hoist the Stanley Cup.

Perspective

2. Perspective

Air Date: 2022-06-03

The second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway as the eight remaining teams attempt to make it to the final four.

This Round Is On Me

3. This Round Is On Me

Air Date: 2022-06-10

The Colorado Avalanche complete their sweep of the Edmonton Oilers, while the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers series continues.

That's Why

4. That's Why

Air Date: 2022-06-17

The Colorado Avalanche keep practicing while their Stanley Cup Final opponent is decided when the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Eastern Conference for the third year in a row.

Take It Personal

5. Take It Personal

Air Date: 2022-06-24

The Colorado Avalanche take first blood as the 2022 Stanley Cup Final begins.

Make It Happen Tonight

6. Make It Happen Tonight

Air Date: 2022-07-01

The Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001.

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

2016-05-20

Episodes

50 (8 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast