The Series
Co-captain Lanny McDonald scored the second Flames goal in game six. This turned out to be the last goal in his Hockey Hall of Fame career because he retired during the following off-season. It was also his only Stanley Cup victor. Doug Gilmour scored two goals in the third period, including the eventual game and Cup winner to cement the victory for the Flames. Al MacInnis won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, and at 31 points, became the first defenceman to lead the NHL in post-season scoring. The Calgary Flames are the only visiting team to have won the Stanley Cup on the Canadiens' home ice.
| Date | Away | Home | OT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 14 | Montreal 2 | 3 Calgary | |
| Wed, May 17 | Montreal 4 | 2 Calgary | |
| Fri, May 19 | Calgary 3 | 4 Montreal | 2OT |
| Sun, May 21 | Calgary 4 | 2 Montreal | |
| Tue, May 23 | Montreal 2 | 3 Calgary | |
| Thu, May 25 | Calgary 4 | 2 Montreal |
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