1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens
season was the Canadiens' 68th
season
. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup
in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points. They outscored opponents by 216 goals in 80 games for an average of 2.7 goals a game .
Of the 24 players on the roster, 14 were drafted by the Canadiens including: Pierre Bouchard, Rick Chartraw, Brian Engblom, Bob Gainey, Rejean Houle, Guy Lafleur, Michel Larocque, Pierre Mondou, Bill Nyrop, Doug Risebrough, Larry Robinson, Steve Shutt, Mario Tremblay, and Murray Wilson. The only player on the roster not developed by the Canadiens was Peter Mahovlich.
scored three game-winning goals, including the Cup winner in overtime. Guy Lafleur
won the Conn Smythe Trophy
for scoring 9 goals and 17 assists during the playoffs.
Boston Bruins
vs. Montreal Canadiens
Montreal wins the series 4–0.
Guy Lafleur
won the Conn Smythe Trophy
as playoff MVP.
Goaltending
Goaltending
, Serge Savard
, Guy Lapointe
, Larry Robinson
, Bill Nyrop
, Pierre Bouchard
, Jimmy Roberts, Rick Chartraw
, Brian Engblom
, Guy Lafleur
, Steve Shutt
, Peter Mahovlich
, Yvan Cournoyer
, Jacques Lemaire
, Yvon Lambert
, Bob Gainey
, Doug Jarvis
, Doug Risebrough
, Murray Wilson
, Mario Tremblay
, Rejean Houle
, Pierre Mondou
, Mike Polich
, Michel Larocque
, Scotty Bowman
(coach), Sam Pollock
(general manager), Eddy Palchak, Pierre Meilleur (trainers)
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
season was the Canadiens' 68th
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
season
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. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points. They outscored opponents by 216 goals in 80 games for an average of 2.7 goals a game .
Of the 24 players on the roster, 14 were drafted by the Canadiens including: Pierre Bouchard, Rick Chartraw, Brian Engblom, Bob Gainey, Rejean Houle, Guy Lafleur, Michel Larocque, Pierre Mondou, Bill Nyrop, Doug Risebrough, Larry Robinson, Steve Shutt, Mario Tremblay, and Murray Wilson. The only player on the roster not developed by the Canadiens was Peter Mahovlich.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 7, 1976 | 10–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 9, 1976 | 3–0 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | L | October 10, 1976 | 1–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | W | October 12, 1976 | 4–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
3–1–0 |
| 5 | W | October 14, 1976 | 7–1 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
4–1–0 |
| 6 | W | October 16, 1976 | 7–4 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
5–1–0 |
| 7 | L | October 17, 1976 | 3–5 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
5–2–0 |
| 8 | W | October 19, 1976 | 6–0 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
6–2–0 |
| 9 | W | October 21, 1976 | 5–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
7–2–0 |
| 10 | W | October 23, 1976 | 9–1 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
8–2–0 |
| 11 | W | October 25, 1976 | 4–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
9–2–0 |
| 12 | T | October 27, 1976 | 4–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
9–2–1 |
| 13 | L | October 30, 1976 | 3–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
9–3–1 |
| 14 | W | November 1, 1976 | 3–2 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
10–3–1 |
| 15 | W | November 3, 1976 | 5–2 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
11–3–1 |
| 16 | W | November 6, 1976 | 11–3 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
12–3–1 |
| 17 | W | November 9, 1976 | 8–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
13–3–1 |
| 18 | T | November 10, 1976 | 2–2 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
13–3–2 |
| 19 | T | November 13, 1976 | 3–3 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1976–77) |
13–3–3 |
| 20 | W | November 15, 1976 | 4–2 | St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
14–3–3 |
| 21 | L | November 17, 1976 | 0–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
14–4–3 |
| 22 | W | November 19, 1976 | 6–3 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
15–4–3 |
| 23 | W | November 21, 1976 | 9–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
16–4–3 |
| 24 | W | November 23, 1976 | 5–1 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
17–4–3 |
| 25 | W | November 24, 1976 | 8–1 | @ Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1976–77 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season The 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season was the first season for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals... ) |
18–4–3 |
| 26 | W | November 27, 1976 | 4–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
19–4–3 |
| 27 | T | December 2, 1976 | 3–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
19–4–4 |
| 28 | W | December 4, 1976 | 3–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
20–4–4 |
| 29 | W | December 6, 1976 | 1–0 | Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1976–77 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season The 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season was the first season for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals... ) |
21–4–4 |
| 30 | W | December 8, 1976 | 4–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
22–4–4 |
| 31 | W | December 11, 1976 | 5–0 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
23–4–4 |
| 32 | L | December 12, 1976 | 2–5 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
23–5–4 |
| 33 | W | December 15, 1976 | 8–2 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1976–77) |
24–5–4 |
| 34 | W | December 18, 1976 | 2–0 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
25–5–4 |
| 35 | W | December 20, 1976 | 5–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
26–5–4 |
| 36 | W | December 27, 1976 | 4–2 | Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1976–77 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season The 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season was the first season for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals... ) |
27–5–4 |
| 37 | T | December 29, 1976 | 3–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
27–5–5 |
| 38 | T | December 30, 1976 | 5–5 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
27–5–6 |
| 39 | W | January 2, 1977 | 7–0 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
28–5–6 |
| 40 | W | January 3, 1977 | 6–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
29–5–6 |
| 41 | W | January 6, 1977 | 9–2 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
30–5–6 |
| 42 | W | January 8, 1977 | 7–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
31–5–6 |
| 43 | W | January 11, 1977 | 6–0 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1976–77) |
32–5–6 |
| 44 | L | January 12, 1977 | 2–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
32–6–6 |
| 45 | W | January 15, 1977 | 6–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
33–6–6 |
| 46 | L | January 17, 1977 | 3–7 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
33–7–6 |
| 47 | W | January 18, 1977 | 3–0 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
34–7–6 |
| 48 | W | January 20, 1977 | 6–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
35–7–6 |
| 49 | W | January 22, 1977 | 5–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
36–7–6 |
| 50 | T | January 23, 1977 | 2–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
36–7–7 |
| 51 | T | January 29, 1977 | 3–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
36–7–8 |
| 52 | W | January 30, 1977 | 2–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
37–7–8 |
| 53 | W | February 1, 1977 | 7–3 | @ Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1976–77 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season The 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season was the first season for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals... ) |
38–7–8 |
| 54 | W | February 3, 1977 | 6–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
39–7–8 |
| 55 | T | February 5, 1977 | 3–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
39–7–9 |
| 56 | W | February 9, 1977 | 6–0 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
40–7–9 |
| 57 | W | February 12, 1977 | 8–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
41–7–9 |
| 58 | W | February 13, 1977 | 5–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
42–7–9 |
| 59 | T | February 16, 1977 | 4–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
42–7–10 |
| 60 | W | February 19, 1977 | 5–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
43–7–10 |
| 61 | W | February 21, 1977 | 3–2 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
44–7–10 |
| 62 | W | February 23, 1977 | 4–2 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
45–7–10 |
| 63 | W | February 26, 1977 | 5–3 | Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1976–77 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season The 1976–77 Cleveland Barons season was the first season for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals... ) |
46–7–10 |
| 64 | W | February 27, 1977 | 8–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
47–7–10 |
| 65 | W | March 1, 1977 | 5–4 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
48–7–10 |
| 66 | W | March 3, 1977 | 5–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
49–7–10 |
| 67 | W | March 5, 1977 | 7–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
50–7–10 |
| 68 | L | March 6, 1977 | 1–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
50–8–10 |
| 69 | T | March 9, 1977 | 2–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
50–8–11 |
| 70 | W | March 10, 1977 | 7–1 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1976–77) |
51–8–11 |
| 71 | W | March 12, 1977 | 5–1 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
52–8–11 |
| 72 | W | March 14, 1977 | 3–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
53–8–11 |
| 73 | W | March 16, 1977 | 5–2 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
54–8–11 |
| 74 | W | March 21, 1977 | 5–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
55–8–11 |
| 75 | W | March 24, 1977 | 6–1 | St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
56–8–11 |
| 76 | W | March 26, 1977 | 4–0 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
57–8–11 |
| 77 | W | March 27, 1977 | 6–0 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
58–8–11 |
| 78 | T | March 30, 1977 | 3–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
58–8–12 |
| 79 | W | April 2, 1977 | 11–0 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
59–8–12 |
| 80 | W | April 3, 1977 | 2–1 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
60–8–12 |
Stanley Cup Final
Jacques LemaireJacques Lemaire
Jacques Gerard Lemaire is a former ice hockey forward for the Montreal Canadiens and a long-time coach, most notably with the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild.-Playing career:...
scored three game-winning goals, including the Cup winner in overtime. Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
won the Conn Smythe Trophy
Conn Smythe Trophy
The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...
for scoring 9 goals and 17 assists during the playoffs.
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
vs. Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
| Date | Visitors | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Boston | 3 | Montreal | 7 | |
| May 10 | Boston | 0 | Montreal | 3 | |
| May 12 | Montreal | 4 | Boston | 2 | |
| May 14 | Montreal | 2 | Boston | 1 | OT |
Montreal wins the series 4–0.
Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
won the Conn Smythe Trophy
Conn Smythe Trophy
The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...
as playoff MVP.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 80 | 56 | 80 | 136 | 20 | 89 | 14 | 0 | 8 | |
| LW | 80 | 60 | 45 | 105 | 28 | 88 | 8 | 0 | 9 | |
| D | 77 | 19 | 66 | 85 | 45 | 120 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| D | 77 | 25 | 51 | 76 | 53 | 69 | 10 | 0 | 6 | |
| C | 75 | 34 | 41 | 75 | 22 | 70 | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| C | 76 | 15 | 47 | 62 | 45 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 78 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 132 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
| RW | 60 | 25 | 28 | 53 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 79 | 24 | 28 | 52 | 50 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| W | 65 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 24 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| RW | 74 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 61 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| D | 78 | 9 | 33 | 42 | 35 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 80 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 80 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 41 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| LW | 60 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 74 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D/RW | 45 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| D | 73 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 52 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 43 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 59 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| G | 56 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3275 | 56 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 117 | 2.14 | 10 | |
| 1525 | 26 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 2.09 | 4 | |
| Team: | 4800 | 80 | 60 | 8 | 12 | 170 | 2.12 | 14 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 14 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 14 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| D | 12 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 13 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 14 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| C | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| RW | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C/LW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 1.55 | 4 | |
| Team: | 849 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 1.55 | 4 |
Awards and records
- Prince of Wales TrophyPrince of Wales TrophyThe Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup...
- Ken DrydenKen DrydenKenneth Wayne Dryden, PC, is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former NHL goaltender. Dryden is married with two children and four grandchildren and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame...
and Michel LarocqueMichel LarocqueMichel Raymond "Bunny" Larocque was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League....
, Vezina TrophyVezina TrophyThe Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team... - Ken Dryden, Goaltender, NHL First Team All-Star
- Guy LafleurGuy LafleurGuy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
, Art Ross TrophyArt Ross TrophyThe Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season. It was presented to the NHL by former player, general manager, and head coach Art Ross. The trophy has been awarded 61 times to 25 players since its inception... - Guy Lafleur, Conn Smythe TrophyConn Smythe TrophyThe Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The Conn Smythe Trophy has been awarded 46 times to 40 players since the 1964–65 NHL season...
- Guy Lafleur, Hart Trophy
- Guy Lafleur, Lou Marsh TrophyLou Marsh TrophyThe Lou Marsh Trophy, also known as the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy and Lou Marsh Award, is a trophy that is awarded annually to Canada's top athlete, professional or amateur. It is awarded by a panel of journalists, with the vote taking place in December. It was first awarded in 1936...
- Guy Lafleur, Right Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
- Guy Lafleur, NHL Leader, Assists (80)
- Guy Lafleur, NHL Leader, Points (136)
- Guy LapointeGuy LapointeGuy Gerard "Pointu" Lapointe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League...
, Defence, NHL Second Team All-Star - Larry RobinsonLarry RobinsonLarry Clark Robinson is a former ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. Robinson was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 and is currently the defensive coach for the New Jersey Devils...
, Defence, NHL First Team All-Star - Steve ShuttSteve ShuttStephen John Shutt is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He was an integral part of the Montreal Canadiens team that won five Stanley Cups in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979.-Early years:...
, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star - Steve Shutt, NHL Leader, Goals (60)
- 132 points, NHL record for most points in a season by a team
1977 Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Champions
Ken DrydenKen Dryden
Kenneth Wayne Dryden, PC, is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former NHL goaltender. Dryden is married with two children and four grandchildren and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame...
, Serge Savard
Serge Savard
Serge Aubrey "The Senator" Savard, OC, CQ is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman, most famously with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . He is also a local businessman in Montreal, and is nicknamed the Senator.-Playing career:Savard played minor league hockey with the...
, Guy Lapointe
Guy Lapointe
Guy Gerard "Pointu" Lapointe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League...
, Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson
Larry Clark Robinson is a former ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. Robinson was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 and is currently the defensive coach for the New Jersey Devils...
, Bill Nyrop
Bill Nyrop
William D. Nyrop was a professional ice hockey player who won three Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens in 1976, 1977, and 1978.-Early life:...
, Pierre Bouchard
Pierre Bouchard
Pierre Émile Bouchard is a retired former professional ice hockey player with the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals....
, Jimmy Roberts, Rick Chartraw
Rick Chartraw
Raymond Richard Chartraw is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 420 games in the National Hockey League between 1974 and 1984...
, Brian Engblom
Brian Engblom
Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:...
, Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
, Steve Shutt
Steve Shutt
Stephen John Shutt is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He was an integral part of the Montreal Canadiens team that won five Stanley Cups in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979.-Early years:...
, Peter Mahovlich
Peter Mahovlich
Peter Joseph "Little M" Mahovlich , known in his playing years as "Little M", is a retired Canadian professional hockey forward and head coach.-Playing career:...
, Yvan Cournoyer
Yvan Cournoyer
Yvan Serge "The Roadrunner" Cournoyer is a retired Canadian hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens from 1963 to 1979. Cournoyer was born in Drummondville, Quebec. He was nicknamed "The Roadrunner" due to his small size and blazing speed, which he...
, Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Gerard Lemaire is a former ice hockey forward for the Montreal Canadiens and a long-time coach, most notably with the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild.-Playing career:...
, Yvon Lambert
Yvon Lambert
Yvon Pierre Lambert is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Yvon started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1973. He would spend nine years in Montreal before being traded to the Buffalo Sabres...
, Bob Gainey
Bob Gainey
Robert Michael "Le Capitaine" Gainey is the former executive vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . He is also a former professional ice hockey player who played for the Canadiens from 1973 until 1989...
, Doug Jarvis
Doug Jarvis
Douglas M. Jarvis is a former Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals and Hartford Whalers in the National Hockey League. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:Doug...
, Doug Risebrough
Doug Risebrough
Douglas John Risebrough is a former player, coach, and general manager in the National Hockey League. In his 31 years in the NHL, he has been involved with the Stanley Cup Playoffs 25 times...
, Murray Wilson
Murray Wilson
Murray Charles Wilson is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Wilson started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1971. Wilson was drafted 11th overall in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft. He would spend 7 years in Montreal before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings...
, Mario Tremblay
Mario Tremblay
Mario Tremblay is a former professional ice hockey player and former coach in the National Hockey League...
, Rejean Houle
Réjean Houle
Réjean Houle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, for whom he also served a controversial stint as general manager.-Playing career:...
, Pierre Mondou
Pierre Mondou
Pierre Mondou is a former Canadian ice hockey forward.Mondou played in the National Hockey League from 1977 to 1985. During this time, he played for the Montreal Canadiens his entire career. He would win two Stanley Cups while with the Habs in 1978 and 1979. His career ended when he was hit in...
, Mike Polich
Mike Polich
Michael J. Polich is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 226 games in the National Hockey League in 1977–81...
, Michel Larocque
Michel Larocque
Michel Raymond "Bunny" Larocque was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League....
, Scotty Bowman
Scotty Bowman
William Scott "Scotty" Bowman is a retired National Hockey League head coach. He holds the record for most wins in league history, with 1,244 wins in the regular season and 223 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He coached the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
(coach), Sam Pollock
Sam Pollock
Samuel Patterson Smyth "Sam" Pollock, OC, CQ was a general manager in the National Hockey League.Born in Montreal, Quebec, Sam was a keen evaluator of talent. In 1950, with the Montreal Junior Canadiens and in 1958, with the Ottawa Junior Canadiens, he won the Memorial Cup...
(general manager), Eddy Palchak, Pierre Meilleur (trainers)
Draft picks
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
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| 1 | 12 | Peter Lee (L) | / |
Ottawa 67's Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:... (OHA) |
| 1 | 13 | Rod Schutt Rod Schutt Rodney Schutt is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins.- External links :... (L) |
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... (OHA) |
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| 1 | 18 | Bruce Baker Bruce Baker Bruce Keith Baker is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, 18th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft. He was also drafted by the Calgary Cowboys of the World Hockey Association. He never played in the National Hockey League... |
Ottawa 67's Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:... (OHA) |