1986 Stanley Cup Finals

The 1986 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the Calgary Flames in their first Final appearance and the Montreal Canadiens in their 32nd. The Canadiens would win the best-of-seven series four games to one, to win their twenty-third Stanley Cup. It was the first all-Canadian finals since 1967.

Paths to the Final
Calgary defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3–0, the defending champion Edmonton Oilers 4–3 and the St. Louis Blues 4–3 to advance to the final. Montreal defeated the Boston Bruins 3–0, the Hartford Whalers 4–3, and the New York Rangers 4–1 to make it to the final.

The series
Brian Skrudland's game-winning goal in game two ended the shortest overtime in NHL playoff history, at a mere nine seconds. Montreal rookie goaltender Patrick Roy was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP.

Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens

Montreal wins the series 4–1.