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The 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 9, 2008, after the 2007–08 regular season. The 16 teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-seven series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, then the conference champions played a best-of-seven series for the Stanley Cup. The Buffalo Sabres became the second team to miss the playoffs after winning the Presidents' Trophy in the prior season. This would not happen again until 2015. The Finals ended on June 4, 2008, with the Detroit Red Wings defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games to win their eleventh championship and their fourth in eleven seasons. Red Wings winger Henrik Zetterberg was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' Most Valuable Player. Sidney Crosby and Zetterberg led the tournament with 27 points. Western Conference quarterfinals Stanley Cup Finals Main article: 2008 Stanley Cup Finals This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams. Both teams won their last appearance in the Finals; Detroit defeated Carolina in five games in 2002, while Pittsburgh swept Chicago in four games in 1992. The teams did not play each other during this year's regular season. May 24 Pittsburgh Penguins 0–4 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap May 26 Pittsburgh Penguins 0–3 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap May 28 Detroit Red Wings 2–3 Pittsburgh Penguins Mellon Arena Recap May 31 Detroit Red Wings 2–1 Pittsburgh Penguins Mellon Arena Recap June 2 Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 3OT Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena Recap June 4 Detroit Red Wings 3–2 Pittsburgh Penguins Mellon Arena Recap Detroit won series 4–2