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Let me tell you the story of an 8th seed team known as the Edmonton Oilers.

They were only guaranteed a playoff spot in game 81 of 82 in the regular season. And because of this, they were the 8th seeded team. That also meant that they would NEVER get home ice advantage (Meaning that they only host 3 of 7 playoff games in each series other than 4 of 7).
So, in the first round, the Oilers faced 1st-seeded and President's Trophy recipient Detroit Red Wings. In case you don't know, the President's trophy is given to the hockey team who has the best record out of all 30 teams.
The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 1st game loss to them (OT Loss), and then the Oilers came back to win two (game three in OT). Game four went to Detroit, and the Oilers took the next and last two wins, finishing the series 4-2 and advancing.
The second round featured the 5th-seeded San Jose Sharks against the Edmonton Oilers in the Conference Semifinals. The Sharks featured an evil offense led by Art Ross recipient Joe Thornton (Top point-scorer) and Maurice Richard recipient Johnathan Cheechoo (Top goal-scorer).
The first two games of the series didn't start too well for Edmonton, as the Sharks won both games 2-1 and making the series 2-0. But a miracle goal by Shawn Horcoff in TRIPLE OVERTIME caused a massive momentum shift, and the Oilers won the next three games after that one to make the series a 4-2 Oilers victory.
After ousting the Sharks, the Mighty Ducks were the only thing keeping the Oilers from the Stanley Cup Finals. Edmonton crushed the Ducks with three opening game wins to make the series 3-0, flattening the goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov who had (and still has) the best Goals Against Average. After, Anaheim put Jean-Sebastien Giguere in net as a desperation play. He got the Ducks ONE win and NONE more. Edmonton took the series 4-1.

And then, the Stanley Cup Finals. The Oilers challenge the Carolina Hurricanes. How ironic that my native town and city I live in would have their hockey teams clash against each other for the giant trophy. The giant factor on Carolina's end is their rookie goaltender Cam Ward. The giant factor for Edmonton was Dwayne Roloson, a 36-year old veteran goaltender in his prime (or so it seemed.)

Game 1

Edmonton dominated the first two periods, with a score of 3-1. Chris Pronger became the one and only player to have and make a Penalty Shot in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The third period was nasty. Carolina managed to recover and score three goals, making the game 4-3, Carolina. Edmonton managed to tie the game, but a crash into Dwayne Roloson's net caused Roli to be taken out of the series. His leg twisted against the right post when Oiler Marc-Andre Bergeron rammed Hurricane Andrew Ladd into Roloson as he attempted to block the shot.
After the incident, Edmonton had no choice but to put in cold goalie Ty Conklin, who cost the Oilers Game 1 when a miscommunication behind the net caused Rod Brind'amour to score on an empty net with 30 seconds left in the third.
Final score? 5-4 Carolina.

Carolina takes the lead, 1-0 in the series.

Game 2

The Oilers decide to put in Jussi Markannen in the net for game 2.
There's not much to say about this game...the Canes crushed Edmonton.
Final score? 5-0 Carolina.

Carolina holds lead, 2-0.

Game 3

Back to Rexall Place in Edmonton. The Oilers play with something fierce and manage to hold off Carolina scoring in the first two periods while they plant a goal in the net in the process. Carolina comes back to tie it in the third period, but Edmonton takes their lead back and wins.
Final score? 2-1 Edmonton

Carolina's lead diminishes, 2-1.

Game 4

Still in Rexall. Edmonton starts early and scores the first goal in the first period, but is quickly answered for in less than a minute when Carolina retaliates. A power play goal in the second for Carolina took and held their lead.
Final score? 2-1 Carolina

Carolina keeps the lead alive, 3-1.

Carolina wins ONE MORE TIME and they TAKE THE STANLEY CUP.

Game 5

To the RBC Center in Raleigh. The first period starts off aggressive with five goals altogether, 3-2 Edmonton in the first. Carolina ties it up later on and the tie holds until the end of regulation. Odd fact: Carolina scored all 3 goals on the power play.
OT starts, and early into it is a penalty against Edmonton. Carolina was back on the power play. However, aggressive forecheck on the penalty kill caused a breakaway for Oiler Fernando Pisani, and he scored the game-winning OT goal three minutes into the game.
Final score? 4-3 Edmonton, OT win.

Carolina still leads, 3-2.

Game 6

The last game of the season to be held in Rexall Place, and it couldn't be louder. Edmonton COMPLETELY OUTPLAYS Carolina brutally. Within the first period the Canes were outshot 10-3, Second they were outshot 11-4, and third outshot 13-9. Of course, it's about the score, right? Jussi Markannen got his first career playoff shutout.
Final score? 4-0 Edmonton.

Series is tied, 3-3.

Game 7

RBC Center hosted the last game of the 2005-2006 Hockey season. It started early with a Hurricanes goal. They scored another in the second. Then Edmonton tried to come back with a goal, but an empty-netter late in the third sent Edmonton packing.
Final score? 3-1 Carolina.

Carolina wins the Stanley Cup 4-3.