| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 10–May 21, 1979 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Runner-up | New York Rangers |
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.
