April 26, 1988: Game 5, Adams Division final
Broadcast Date: April 26, 1988
Archrivals Boston and Montreal clash for the fifth straight time and Boston is dominating the series, winning three straight after being blown out 5-2 in Game 1. The Bruins are looking to avenge four straight playoff defeats, including three series sweeps by Montreal, but history is on Montreal's side: Boston hasn't won a playoff series against the Habs in 45 years. In this clip from Hockey Night in Canada, we join an intense third period as Boston tries to finally beat its nemesis.April 26, 1988: Game 5, Adams Division final
• The Bruins defeated the New Jersey Devils four games to three, to advance to the Stanley Cup finals against Edmonton. The Oilers won in four straight games to capture their fourth championship.
• On May 24th, during the scheduled fourth game of the finals, a power failure at the 16:37 mark of the second period suspended play. Game four was replayed in Edmonton two days later.
• In 1989, Montreal and Boston faced off again in the division finals. The Canadiens won four games to one, eventually making it to the finals against Calgary.
April 26, 1988: Game 5, Adams Division final
Medium: Television
Program: Hockey Night in Canada
Broadcast Date: April 26, 1988
Resource: Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin
Duration: 1:27
Last updated:
April 11, 2008
April 26, 1988: Game 5, Adams Division final.
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Last updated: April 11, 2008.
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