1949 Stanley Cup Finals

The 1949 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the Detroit Red Wings and the defending champion Toronto Maple Leafs, the second straight between Detroit and Toronto. The Maple Leafs won the series in four straight games to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup and eighth in the history of the franchise.

Paths to the Final
Detroit defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 while Toronto defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 to advance to the Finals.

The Series
The Maple Leafs became the first NHL team to win the Cup in three straight seasons. The Leafs also won nine straight finals games.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto wins best-of-seven series 4–0.

Video
Highlights of Game 4 of the 1949 Stanley Cup Finals in which the Leafs win the Cup with a 3-1 victory. Goals by Ray Timgren and Max Bentley are shown.