Montreal Canadiens beat Bruins to capture the Cup
On April 9, 1946 – 1946: The Montreal Canadiens break a 3-3 tie by scoring three goals in the final nine minutes to defeat the Boston Bruins in the fifth game of the finals and regain the Stanley Cup. The Canadiens, led by Maurice Richard, win eight of nine games in the playoffs in capturing the Cup for the second time in three seasons.
The game in Montreal is bitterly fought. Tempers flare in the third period as players on both teams dole out heavy body checks.
Montreal captain Toe Blake, playing despite an ailing back, scores the game-winner when he fires a high angle shot past Boston goalie Frank Brimsek at 11:06 of the third period. Murph Chamberlain and Dutch Hiller score insurance goals.
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