1958 Stanley Cup Finals
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The 1958 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 8 to April 20, 1958 in a best-of-seven series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens would win the series 4–2, for their third straight Cup victory.
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[edit] Paths to the Final
Montreal defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–0 to reach the finals. Boston defeated the New York Rangers 4–2 to reach the finals.
[edit] The series
Rocket Richard, was the top goal scorer during the playoffs with 11. In game five, he notched his third final series overtime goal of his career and sixth playoff overtime goal of his career.
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8 | Boston | 1 | Montreal | 2 | |
| April 10 | Boston | 5 | Montreal | 2 | |
| April 13 | Montreal | 3 | Boston | 0 | |
| April 15 | Montreal | 1 | Boston | 3 | |
| April 17 | Boston | 2 | Montreal | 3 | OT |
| April 20 | Montreal | 5 | Boston | 3 |
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 2
[edit] Montreal Canadiens 1958 Stanley Cup champions
Maurice Richard (RW-Captain), Jean Beliveau(C), Marcel Bonin(RW/LW), Floyd Curry(LW), Connie Broden(C), Bernie Geoffrion(RW), Phil Goyette(C), Doug Harvey(D), Charlie Hodge (goal substitution), Tom Johnson(D), Albert Langlois(D), Don Marshall(LW), Ab McDonald(LW), Gerry McNeil(goal spare/did not play), Dickie Moore(LW), Bert Olmstead(LW), Jacques Plante(goal), Andre Pronovost(LW), Henri Richard(RW), Claude Provost(RW), Dollard St. Laurent(D), Jean-Guy Talbot(D), Bob Turner(D)
- Non-players
Hartland Molson (President/Owner), Frank Selke Sr. (Manager), Ken Reardon (Vice President), 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 1957 |
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Champions 1958 |
Succeeded by Montreal Canadiens 1959 |
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