Stanley Cup Final
The Detroit Red Wings made their 20th appearance in a Final, first since 1995. The Philadelphia Flyers made their seventh appearance, first since 1987. The Red Wings, who had been swept in their previous appearance, this time swept the Flyers to win their eighth Cup title, and first since 1955.
| May 31 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-2 | Philadelphia Flyers | CoreStates Center | ||||
| June 3 | Detroit Red Wings | 4-2 | Philadelphia Flyers | CoreStates Center | ||||
| June 5 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1-6 | Detroit Red Wings | Joe Louis Arena | ||||
| June 7 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1-2 | Detroit Red Wings | Joe Louis Arena | ||||
| Detroit won series 4-0 | |
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