1977 Stanley Cup Final
The 1977 Stanley Cup Final was the championship series of the National Hockey League's 1976–77 season, and the culmination of the 1977 [Stanley Cup playoffs]. It was contested between the 1976–77 Boston [Bruins season|Boston Bruins] and the defending champion 1976–77 [Montreal Canadiens season|Montreal Canadiens]. The Bruins were making their first appearance in the final series since their loss in the 1974 [Stanley Cup Final|1974 Final]. The Canadiens would win the best-of-seven series four games to none, to win their second straight Stanley Cup championship, and 20th overall.
Paths to the Finals
Montreal defeated the St. Louis Blues 4–0 and the New York Islanders 4–2 to advance to the final.Boston defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 and the Philadelphia Flyers 4–0 to make it to the final.
Game summaries
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.Stanley Cup engraving
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. This was the last year for Clarence Campbell to present the Stanley Cup. He was succeeded by John Ziegler Jr. the following season.The following Canadiens players and staff had their names engraved on the Stanley Cup
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