Tag Archives: Montreal Canadiens

The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories – 1969 and the Montreal Canadiens

The year 1969 was not just another ordinary year in the NHL.  We saw a lot of ‘firsts’ come out of 1969.  What wasn’t a ‘first’ was the Montreal Canadiens winning the Stanley Cup for the 16th time and second … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Upsets – Islanders beat Penguins in 1993 Playoffs

It was the 1992-93 NHL hockey season and the Pittsburgh Penguins were dominating play.  Mario Lemieux was top scorer and season MVP.  The New York Islanders came into the playoffs 32 points behind Pittsburgh but upset the Washington Capitals in … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Rocket Richard Riot

The anglophone and the francophone have shared a history in Canadien hockey.  Perhaps in the 1950s, there was more of a rivalry then one cared to notice.  The francophone Maurice “The Rocket” Richard did more than score goals, he also … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Stanley Cup Playoffs Closed Due To Flu

The year was 1919 and the Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) were a very talented hockey team.  They became the first American based team to win the Stanley Cup by beating the Montreal Canadiens (then of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Montreal Canadiens Overtime Playoff Victories

Who better than the Montreal Canadiens to represent the NHL in the most playoff overtime victories on route to the Stanley Cup? It was 1993 and the Canadiens battled through every post-season series despite ending up with a 16-4 playoff … Continue reading

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