The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Los Angeles Kings in the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals, 4 games to 1. It was the Montreal's first trip to the Finals since 1986, while it was the first-ever trip to the Finals for the Los Angeles franchise in its 26 year history. After losing the opener at home to the Kings 4-1, the Canadiens put together a string of three consecutive overtime wins, to lead the series 3 games to 1. In game 5 on June 9 in Montreal Forum, the Canadiens won 4-1 to clinch the franchise's 24th Stanley Cup. Kirk Muller scored the game-winning goal. The Canadiens also set a playoff record with 10 consecutive overtime playoff wins. Patrick Roy was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. The Montréal Canadiens (officially le Club de Hockey Canadien, and known as le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge, The Habs, le Tricolore, les Glorieux, la Sainte-Flanelle, les Habitants, le Canadien, the Flying Frenchmen) are the oldest established National Hockey League and a member of the Leagues Original Six. ... The Los Angeles Kings are a National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Founded: 1967 Arena: Staples Center Uniform colors: Purple, black, and silver Logo design: A silver crown outlined in purple Stanley Cups won: Franchise history The Pacific Coast Hockey League had many teams in the... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Montreal Forum was an indoor arena located in Montreal, Canada. ... The Stanley Cup is inscribed with the names of all the players on the teams that have won it. ... Kirk Muller (born February 8, 1966 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional hockey forward. ... Patrick Roy playing for the Colorado Avalanche in 1999 Patrick Roy (pronounced wah) (born October 5, 1965, in Quebec City, Quebec) is an ice hockey goaltender, National Hockey Leagues all-time leader in wins and games played, regarded by many as the greatest goaltender of the expansion era. ... The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the most valuable player during the National Hockey Leagues Stanley Cup playoffs. ...

External links

1993 NHL Playoff game log from www.hockeydb.com:

[1] (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/playoffdisplay.php3?league=NHL1927&season=1993&leaguenm=NHL)

1993 NHL Playoff game summaries and scoring statistics from Professional Hockey Server:

[2] (http://hubble.uhh.hawaii.edu/hockey/nhl93/boxscore93.cup.html#S4)