1970 Smythe Division Final Game 5
The Blues' third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance ended in a sweep by the Bruins.
The 1970 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals were a playoff series in which the St. Louis Blues competed. The Blues had won division titles by wide margins in the 1968–69 and 1969–70 seasons under coach Scotty Bowman, but were swept in the Stanley Cup Final by the Boston Bruins in 1970.
Quick Facts
- Series status
- Series tied 2-2 entering game
- Result
- Blues win 4-3 in overtime
- Significance
- Kept Blues alive, but they ultimately lost the series 4-2
Lore & Background
The Blues dominated the West Division for the 1968–69 and 1969–70 seasons, capturing division titles by wide margins each year. However, they were swept in the Stanley Cup Final by the Boston Bruins in 1970.
Reader's Guide
The 1970 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals were part of the Blues' third consecutive postseason appearance. The team had reached the Stanley Cup Final in each of their first three seasons, including 1970, but lost all three Finals.
Did You Know?
- The Blues were the only expansion team to compile a winning record in their first three seasons.
- Scotty Bowman coached the Blues from 1967 to the 1970–71 season.
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