1977 Stanley Cup
The Canadiens swept the Bruins to win their 20th Stanley Cup.
The 1977 Stanley Cup Final was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 1976–77 season, and the culmination of the 1977 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested between the Boston Bruins and the defending champion Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won the best-of-seven series four games to none, to win their second straight Stanley Cup championship, and 20th overall.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1977
- Finals opponent
- Montreal Canadiens
- Series result
- 4 games to 0
- Captain
- Bobby Clarke
- Starting goaltender
- Bernie Parent
- Arena
- The Spectrum, Philadelphia
- Previous cup
- 1975
- Franchise
- Philadelphia Flyers (NHL, joined 1967)
Lore & Background
The Bruins were making their first appearance in the final series since their loss in the 1974 Final. Boston defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–0 in the semifinals to make it to the final.
Reader's Guide
Jacques Lemaire scored three game-winning goals, including the Cup-winner in overtime. Guy Lafleur won the Conn Smythe Trophy for scoring nine goals and 17 assists during the playoffs. The 1977 Stanley Cup was presented to Canadiens captain Yvan Cournoyer by NHL President Clarence Campbell following the Canadiens 2–1 overtime win over the Bruins in game four.
Did You Know?
- This was the last year for Clarence Campbell to present the Stanley Cup; he was succeeded by John Ziegler Jr. the following season.
- Murray Wilson's name was misspelled on the Stanley Cup in 1977 as MURRY WILSON, missing an 'A'.
- Bob Gainey was misspelled on the Stanley Cup as ROBERT GAINY, missing an 'E'.
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