The Series
Maurice "Rocket" Richard made his Stanley Cup debut with a five goal performance in the series, including a hat-trick in game two. The Punch Line of Richard, Elmer Lach and Toe Blake scored 10 of the Canadiens 16 goals. Blake scored the Cup winner in overtime. In the same overtime, Bill Durnan stopped the first penalty shot awarded in the finals, awarded to Virgil Johnson.
Chicago Black Hawks vs. Montreal Canadiens
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4 | Chicago | 1 | Montreal | 5 | |
| April 6 | Montreal | 3 | Chicago | 1 | |
| April 9 | Montreal | 3 | Chicago | 2 | |
| April 13 | Chicago | 4 | Montreal | 5 | OT |
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4–0.
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