1970 Stanley Cup Final vs St. Louis Blues
The 1970 Stanley Cup victory marked the Bruins' fourth championship, ending a drought that was not continuous.
The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup in 1970, defeating the St. Louis Blues. This was their fourth championship, but according to the source, the Bruins had won their second and third championship titles in 1939 and 1941, and their first in 1929.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Boston Bruins won 4-0
- Championship count
- 4th in franchise history
- Key opponent
- St. Louis Blues
- League era
- Original Six (pre-expansion era conclusion)
- Coach
- Harry Sinden
- Captain
- Phil Esposito
Lore & Background
The Bruins made up for an eight-year playoff drought from 1960 to 1967 by winning the Stanley Cup in 1970 and 1972. The drought was from 1960 to 1967, but also states they made the playoffs in 1964 and 1965, so the drought was not continuous. The 1970 Final was post-expansion, as the NHL split into East and West Divisions prior to the 1967–68 season.
Reader's Guide
The 1970 Stanley Cup Final was played after the NHL expansion, so the era is not 'Original Six (pre-expansion era conclusion)'. The Bruins won their fourth Stanley Cup in 1970, not their third.
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