1957 Stanley Cup Finals
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The 1957 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 6 to April 16, 1957 in a best-of-seven series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens would win the series 4–1, for their second straight Cup victory.
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[edit] Paths to the Final
Montreal defeated the New York Rangers 4–1 to reach the finals. Boston defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 to reach the finals.
[edit] The series
Rocket Richard, scored four times in game one, including three in the second period to tie Ted Lindsay's record. Jacques Plante held the Bruins to just six goals in the five games, four of which were scored by Fleming Mackell.
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6 | Boston | 1 | Montreal | 5 | |
| April 9 | Boston | 0 | Montreal | 1 | |
| April 11 | Montreal | 4 | Boston | 2 | |
| April 14 | Montreal | 0 | Boston | 2 | |
| April 16 | Boston | 1 | Montreal | 5 |
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
[edit] Montreal Canadiens 1957 Stanley Cup champions
Maurice Richard (RW-Captain), Jean Beliveau(C), Connie Broden(C), Floyd Curry(LW), Bernie Geoffrion(RW), Phil Goyette(C), Doug Harvey(D), Tom Johnson(D),Don Marshall(LW), Gerry McNeil(goal Substitution), Dickie Moore(LW), Bert Olmstead(LW), Jacques Plante(goal), Andre Pronovost(LW), Claude Provost(RW), Henri Richard(C), Dollard St. Laurent(D), Jean-Guy Talbot(D), Bob Turner(D), Jack LeClair(C)(qualified/left off cup/on team picture),
- Non Players
William Northey (President/Owner), Donat Raymond (Chairman/Owner), Ken Reardon (Vice President), Frank Selke Sr. (Manager), Toe Blake (Coach), Hector Dubois (Trainer), Larry Aubut (Ass't Trainer).
[edit] See also
[edit] References & Notes
- NHL (2000). Total Stanley Cup. Dan Diamond & Associates.
- Podnieks, Andrew; Hockey Hall of Fame (2004). Lord Stanley's Cup. Triumph Books, 12, 50. ISBN 1–55168–261–3.
| Preceded by Montreal Canadiens 1956 |
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Champions 1957 |
Succeeded by Montreal Canadiens 1958 |
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