1991 Stanley Cup Final Game 6
Penguins dominate North Stars 8–0 in game six to win first Stanley Cup.
The 1991 Stanley Cup Final was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 1990–91 season, and the culmination of the 1991 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested by the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Minnesota North Stars. It was the Penguins' first Final series appearance and their first Stanley Cup victory. This is the first and only (to date) Stanley Cup Final to feature two teams from the expansion group of 1967.
It was Minnesota's second Final series appearance, and their last before the franchise's relocation to Dallas two years later. It was also the first time since that an American franchise would win the Stanley Cup. This was the first all-American finals since , which also featured the North Stars in their first appearance. This was also the first final since not to feature either of the two Alberta-based teams, the Calgary Flames or the Edmonton Oilers, and the first since not contested by a team from Western Canada, or Canada overall.
The Finals and the NHL season ended on May 25, marking the last time to date that the Stanley Cup playoffs ended before the month of June.
Lore & Background
Pittsburgh dominated game six early and often, with Joe Mullen recording two goals and an assist, and Tom Barrasso made 39 saves to record his first career playoff shutout in an 8–0 victory, which at the time was the most goals scored by a team in a Cup-clinching game, until it was surpassed by the Vegas Golden Knights in game five of 2023 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Mario Lemieux, who recorded four points during the game, as well as a total of 44 points during the playoffs, was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the postseason.
Reader's Guide
Game six of the 1991 Stanley Cup Final saw the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Minnesota North Stars 8–0. Tom Barrasso made 39 saves for the shutout. Joe Mullen scored two goals and added an assist. Mario Lemieux recorded four points in the game and 44 points in the playoffs, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy.
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