1979 Stanley Cup playoffs

1979 Stanley Cup playoffs
Tournament details
DatesApril 10–May 21, 1979
Teams12
Defending championsMontreal Canadiens
Final positions
ChampionsMontreal Canadiens
Runner-upNew York Rangers
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The 1979 Stanley Cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League, (NHL) began on April 10, after the conclusion of the 1978–79 NHL season. The playoffs concluded on May 21, with the three-time defending champion Montreal Canadiens defeating the New York Rangers 4–1 to win the final series four games to one for the Stanley Cup. Three Original Six teams made the semifinals, which would not happen again until the 2014 Conference Finals.

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