1970 Stanley Cup Championship

Lore & Background

Bobby Orr scored the game-winning goal on Mother's Day in game four against goaltender Glenn Hall, with an assist from close friend and teammate Derek Sanderson, just forty seconds into overtime. The subsequent image of Orr flying through the air, his arms stretched out in victory — (he had been tripped by Blues' defenseman Noel Picard immediately after scoring the goal) — is considered the most famous and recognized hockey image of all time.

Reader's Guide

The Bruins swept the Blues in four games. Game one: Boston 6–1. Game two: Boston 6–2. Game three: Boston 4–1. Game four: Boston 4–3 in overtime.

Did You Know?

• The Bruins finished first in the East Division with 99 points, while the Chicago Black Hawks also had 99 points but placed second due to the tiebreaker (goal differential).
• St. Louis Blues goaltender Glenn Hall was struck in the forehead by a deflected shot in Game 1, splitting his mask in half; doctors said if he hadn't worn a mask, he surely would have been killed.
• The most commonly seen video clip of Bobby Orr's overtime goal is from the CBC broadcast, not the CBS version; the claim that the CBC master tape was thrown away is a myth.
• Bobby Orr was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoffs MVP.