RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
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Recap
The NHL adopted a new, and rather odd, playoff format this season. The second- and third-place teams from each division played their counterparts from the other division in a two-game, total-goals series.
The winners of those games then met in a best-of-three series, while the two first-place teams met in a best-of-five series to determine the Stanley Cup finalists, and the final series was best-of-three.
While the Bruins were sweeping the Canadiens in the battle of first-place teams, the New York Rangers beat the New York Americans and Toronto Maple Leafs to reach the finals.
The Bruins then their first Stanley Cup with two hard-fought wins over the Rangers. It was the first time two U. S.-based teams had played for the trophy.
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