1944 Stanley Cup Final
| 1944 Stanley Cup Finals | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Location(s) |
Montreal, QC (Forum) (1,4) Chicago, IL (Chicago Stadium) (2,3) |
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| Coaches | Montreal: Dick Irvin Chicago: Paul Thompson |
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| Captains | Montreal: Toe Blake Chicago: Doug Bentley |
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| Dates | April 4 to April 13, 1944 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Series-winning goal | Toe Blake (9:12, OT) | ||||||||||||||||||
The 1944 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the Chicago Black Hawks and the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens would win the series 4–0 to win their first Stanley Cup since they defeated Chicago in 1931.
Chicago defeated the defending champion Detroit Red Wings in a best-of-seven 4–1 to advance to the final. Montreal defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in a best-of-seven 4–1 to advance.
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 ten 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
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4–0.
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