1954 Stanley Cup Finals

1954 Stanley Cup Finals
1234567 Total
Detroit Red Wings 31520*12* 4
Montreal Canadiens 13201*41* 3
* indicates periods of overtime.
Location(s)Detroit: Olympia Stadium (1, 2, 5, 7)
Montreal: Montreal Forum (3, 4, 6)
CoachesDetroit: Tommy Ivan
Montreal: Dick Irvin
CaptainsDetroit: Ted Lindsay
Montreal: Emile Bouchard
DatesApril 4–16, 1954
Series-winning goalTony Leswick (4:29, OT)
Hall of FamersRed Wings:
Keith Allen (1992, builder)
Al Arbour (1996, builder;
did not play)
Alex Delvecchio (1977)
Gordie Howe (1972)
Red Kelly (1969)
Ted Lindsay (1966)
Marcel Pronovost (1978)
Terry Sawchuk (1971)
Canadiens:
Jean Beliveau (1972)
Emile Bouchard (1966)
Bernie Geoffrion (1972)
Doug Harvey (1973)
Tom Johnson (1970)
Elmer Lach (1966)
Dickie Moore (1974)
Bert Olmstead (1985)
Jacques Plante (1978)
Maurice Richard (1961)
Coaches:
Dick Irvin (1958, player)
Tommy Ivan (1974)
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The 1954 Stanley Cup Finals was contested by the Detroit Red Wings and the defending champion Montreal Canadiens, in their fourth straight Finals. It was the second Detroit–Montreal Finals series of the 1950s. Despite blowing a 3–1 series lead, the Red Wings defeated the Canadiens in seven games to win their second Stanley Cup in four years and sixth overall.

As of 2024, this remains the last Stanley Cup Final where Game 7 was decided in overtime.