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Post by GNick99 on Jun 26, 2013 8:19:40 GMT -5
Just found this today...find it kind of amazing...Habs Game 7 against Chicago most watched ever in USA. Even after over 40 years. This year's Game 6 is 9th most watched all-time. Most-watched NHL games of all-time in the U.S. 1. 5/18/71, Montreal vs. Chicago, Game 7: 12.41 million (CBS) 2. 5/11/72, Boston vs. NY Rangers, Game 6: 10.93 million (CBS) 3. 5/10/73, Montreal vs. Chicago, Game 6: 9.41 million (NBC) 4. 6/15/11, Boston vs. Vancouver, Game 7: 8.54 million (NBC) 5. 4/30/72, NY Rangers vs. Boston, Game 1: 8.51 million (CBS) 6. 5/12/74, Boston vs. Philadelphia, Game 3: 8.30 million (NBC) 7. 6/9/10, Chicago vs. Philadelphia, Game 6: 8.28 million (NBC) 8. 5/7/72, Boston vs. NY Rangers, Game 4: 8.26 million (CBS) 9. 6/24/13, Chicago vs. Boston, Game 6: 8.16 million (NBC) 10. 6/12/09, Pittsburgh vs. Detroit, Game 7: 7.99 million (NBC) www.sbnation.com/2013/6/25/4463964/stanley-cup-final-tv-ratings-game-6 |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 26, 2013 9:55:52 GMT -5
I was watching the 7-5 comeback over Boston just yesterday. I was only a young guy at the time and I remember leaving when it was 5-1 Boston. Wish I hadn't.
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Jun 26, 2013 10:00:09 GMT -5
I was watching the 7-5 comeback over Boston just yesterday. I was only a young guy at the time and I remember leaving when it was 5-1 Boston. Wish I hadn't. Cheers. Meanwhile, I was -5 years old.  |
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Post by jkr on Jun 26, 2013 12:01:29 GMT -5
One of the best descrptions of game 7 in the 71 Finals is in Gare Joyce's book - The Devil and Bobby Hull - which came out a year or two ago. He devotes a chapter to it. There was a lot of interesting stuff in it. He lays a lot of the blame on the Chicago coach ( Billy Reay I think). After the Hawks took the 2-0 lead the Hawks stopped pushing & tried to protect it. They even cut Hull's ice time! I highly recommend the book even if you only read that chapter.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 26, 2013 17:11:30 GMT -5
One of the best descrptions of game 7 in the 71 Finals is in Gare Joyce's book - The Devil and Bobby Hull - which came out a year or two ago. He devotes a chapter to it. There was a lot of interesting stuff in it. He lays a lot of the blame on the Chicago coach ( Billy Reay I think). After the Hawks took the 2-0 lead the Hawks stopped pusing & tried to protect it. They even cut Hull's ice time! I highly recommend the book even if you only read that chapter. I remember some disappointment in our house when Bobby Hull wasn't allowed to contribute in '72. Dennis Hull did and he played well against the Soviets. He also had a better shot than Bobby did. Like these books because they give a different perspective. Ken Dryden writes well and describes everything; players, teams, series', et al. Here's that game 7 in '71. Note the back-in-the-day styles and the commentary: |
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Post by GNick99 on Jun 26, 2013 18:39:20 GMT -5
One of the best descrptions of game 7 in the 71 Finals is in Gare Joyce's book - The Devil and Bobby Hull - which came out a year or two ago. He devotes a chapter to it. There was a lot of interesting stuff in it. He lays a lot of the blame on the Chicago coach ( Billy Reay I think). After the Hawks took the 2-0 lead the Hawks stopped pusing & tried to protect it. They even cut Hull's ice time! I highly recommend the book even if you only read that chapter. I remember some disappointment in our house when Bobby Hull wasn't allowed to contribute in '72. Dennis Hull did and he played well against the Soviets. He also had a better shot than Bobby did. Like these books because they give a different perspective. Ken Dryden writes well and describes everything; players, teams, series', et al. Here's that game 7 in '71. Note the back-in-the-day styles and the commentary: That playoff year made me a Habs fan |
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Post by GNick99 on Jun 26, 2013 18:39:30 GMT -5
One of the best descrptions of game 7 in the 71 Finals is in Gare Joyce's book - The Devil and Bobby Hull - which came out a year or two ago. He devotes a chapter to it. There was a lot of interesting stuff in it. He lays a lot of the blame on the Chicago coach ( Billy Reay I think). After the Hawks took the 2-0 lead the Hawks stopped pusing & tried to protect it. They even cut Hull's ice time! I highly recommend the book even if you only read that chapter. I remember some disappointment in our house when Bobby Hull wasn't allowed to contribute in '72. Dennis Hull did and he played well against the Soviets. He also had a better shot than Bobby did. Like these books because they give a different perspective. Ken Dryden writes well and describes everything; players, teams, series', et al. Here's that game 7 in '71. Note the back-in-the-day styles and the commentary: That playoff year made me a Habs fan |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 27, 2013 15:56:27 GMT -5
I was 12 years old...watching Game 7 with my grandfather, who was the Habs' fan in the family. That was a "home team wins" series until that game.
I thought at 2-0, we were done. My grandfather said, "We'll see...."
Not too long after that....Lemaire scored from just over the centre line.
Cemented me as a Habs' fan, for sure.
The trade for Frank Mahovlich, Ken Dryden and his big save on Pappin, H. Richard scoring the last two goals of Game 7.
The most remarkable thing about that playoff year is that Serge Savard missed the whole thing, due to a broken leg. Beating Orr and the Bruins without him was remarkable enough....but to take the Cup was something else.
Depth. We used to have it in spades.
Both Beliveau and Fergie called it a career after that Cup.
Thanks for the book recommendation, jkr.
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 27, 2013 21:17:16 GMT -5
One of the best descrptions of game 7 in the 71 Finals is in Gare Joyce's book - The Devil and Bobby Hull - which came out a year or two ago. He devotes a chapter to it. There was a lot of interesting stuff in it. He lays a lot of the blame on the Chicago coach ( Billy Reay I think). After the Hawks took the 2-0 lead the Hawks stopped pushing & tried to protect it. They even cut Hull's ice time! I highly recommend the book even if you only read that chapter. Here's the cover of that book. Fergie in the foreground.....had just broken Hull's nose in a fight.  |
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Post by seventeen on Jun 27, 2013 21:28:37 GMT -5
I did indeed watch that game and that save on Pappin had my heart in my mouth. Course, in hindsight, if Pappin just roofs it, it's a goal . Shooting high has obviously been a problem for a long time. I loved seeing goalies that don't look like bloated rubber dinghies. Gotta get back to that and we'll get more scoring...and remove the plywood hockey sticks to slow down the shots. That will balance out the smaller goalie equipment and cut down on injuries from blocked shots, too. |
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Post by stoat on Aug 21, 2013 17:58:05 GMT -5
The 1971 Cup was the one I cherish the most. The finals against Chicago was a great series but I took even more satisfaction in the Habs' first round win over the overwhelming favorites, the Bruins with Orr and Phil Esposito. Sure, Dryden was outstanding, but the Habs couldn't have won it without the tremendous firepower they displayed. Did anyone note that Frank Mahovlich set what then a points record in the playoffs?
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Post by CentreHice on Sept 3, 2013 11:51:05 GMT -5
Ah, what the heck....let's post the highlights from that pivotal Game 2 comeback from 5-1 down vs. Boston in this thread, too. I can still summon the thrills from that playoff year.
Orr on the ice for the 6 straight Montreal goals....looking rather "human", defensively. Poke-checked by Richard for the 5-2 goal. Love the anticipation from Lemaire on the tying goal....but also that Orr seemed cemented to the ice.
He then completely forgot about Fergie in front, who capitalized on Beliveau's hard work. Orr then got caught deep, leaving Espo as only man back as Frank Mahovlich took off to make it 7-5. After the series, Orr said, "We took them too lightly."
For anyone interested in broadcasting trivia….
WKBH-TV, Boston
Play-by-play: Don Earle. He called Orr's famous Cup-winner the year before. After '71, he went on to call Flyers' games, and was there for their 2 Cups.
Colour: Johnny Peirson. Played RW for the Bruins, 1947-58.
Host: Tom Larson
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Post by CentreHice on Sept 12, 2013 13:29:29 GMT -5
Here's the Chicago broadcaster's highlight reel of Game 7....complete with replays. Notice the complete lack of excitement when Montreal scores.
Laughed at the "apparently under-rated" comment on Lemaire, just before he rockets in his goal.
This video includes the 2-2 goal by Henri Richard. First time I've seen it since it happened.
Lemaire with a nice touch out front after the puck bounced off the side of the net.
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Post by GNick99 on Sept 12, 2013 14:53:06 GMT -5
Here's the Chicago broadcaster's highlight reel of Game 7....complete with replays. Notice the complete lack of excitement when Montreal scores. Laughed at the "apparently under-rated" comment on Lemaire, just before he rockets in his goal. This video includes the 2-2 goal by Henri Richard. First time I've seen it since it happened. Lemaire with a nice touch out front after the puck bounced off the side of the net. Great video...I'd like to get a framed photo of Henri's goal to win '71 cup with Magnuson laying on ice watching the play. |
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Post by CentreHice on Sept 12, 2013 15:22:40 GMT -5
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Post by CentreHice on Sept 13, 2013 18:51:49 GMT -5
And here's Danny Gallivan calling every goal (except Richard's tying goal) in Game 7. Lazy fact-checking to begin this reel. Ron MacLean says Dennis Hull scored early on Chicago's opening rush of the game. The Blackhawk reel above proves that there was under a minute left in the first period. How hard can it be to look up a game summary? Yeah, I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to preserving history.  |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 23, 2014 21:39:09 GMT -5
Just found this vid, featuring every final game of the Habs' 3 series in '71.
I'm posting because it's the first time I've seen all 4 Montreal goals from the quarter-finals Game 7 vs. Boston since that Sunday afternoon. One of the biggest upsets of all time.
It was 3-1 Habs after 2. Not too far into the 3rd, the Big M poke-checked Orr at the Bruins' blue-line, sending himself and Lemaire on a 2-on-0. Still one of my favourite Habs' goals. 4-1 back-breaker!
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Post by seventeen on Jun 23, 2014 22:28:46 GMT -5
Richard's goal near the end of the 2nd against Boston is eerily similar to his winning goal against Chicago. Changed up from his backhand in 71 to his forehand in 73. Both times he broke around the defenseman on the left wing and protected the puck from a stick check. Amazing how a 155 pound guy could do that. He was such a great skater. He doesn't look like he's doing a lot, except he's bursting past people.
Isn't it fascinating how goal celebrations have changed? Back then, it was much ado about nothing. A few guys tapping ankles with their sticks, or patting a back. Now, it's Mardi Gras.
CH, you have to admit, while Orr was on the ice for a lot of Hab goals, he was in on 4 of Boston's 5 goals. The guy was amazing. Hated him, but only because he wore a Bruins uni and because he was so good. You had to have a hell of a lot of respect for his talent. He wasn't a jerk, either.
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Post by GNick99 on Jun 24, 2014 5:09:59 GMT -5
Just found this vid, featuring every final game of the Habs' 3 series in '71. I'm posting because it's the first time I've seen all 4 Montreal goals from the quarter-finals Game 7 vs. Boston since that Sunday afternoon. One of the biggest upsets of all time. It was 3-1 Habs after 2. Not too far into the 3rd, the Big M poke-checked Orr at the Bruins' blue-line, sending himself and Lemaire on a 2-on-0. Still one of my favourite Habs' goals. 4-1 back-breaker! Arguably our finest hour. We were underdogs but late season trade for Frank Mahovlich and callup of Ken Dryden made us the better team. We had 3 on our defense go to hall of fame and JC Tremblay should be. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 24, 2014 7:51:02 GMT -5
What's more impressive about that Cup run was that we did it without Serge Savard, who had re-broken his leg on Jan. 30 against the Leafs.
AND…Guy Lapointe was a rookie. Hockeydb shows him playing only 1 game in 68-69….and only 5 in 69-70. 70-71 was his first full season with the club, playing all 78 games…and all 20 in the playoffs.
Pierre Bouchard was also a rookie D that year.
Our defense during those playoffs was:
Jacques Laperriere, Terry Harper, Guy Lapointe, J.C. Tremblay, Pierre Bouchard, Bob Murdoch…..somebody else must've played D, as Murdoch is listed as playing only 2 playoff games.
Phil Roberto and Rejean Houle were also rookies that year. Houle shadowed Bobby Hull in the Finals.
Marc Tardif was also in his first full season with us…having played only 18 games the year before.
It was also the season in which Sam Pollock sent Ralph Backstrom to Los Angeles, which bolstered the Kings to finish ahead of the Seals. Pollock had garnered the Seals' 1st round pick, planning on it being 1st overall….and it was. Imagine winning the Cup and then selecting Guy Lafleur…
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Post by HFTO on Aug 6, 2014 18:17:13 GMT -5
When you think of the number of households at the time the numbers for most of those games is pretty shocking.
I have no real memories of the cup wins in 68-69 but was already a Hab fan Bobby Rosseau was my first hero and then Cournoyer 1971 was really the final I clearly remember watching all the games.....I cried my eyes out until Richard tied it and well the rest us history needless to say I ran around like a banshee in joy at the out come I was 8.
My wife doesn't get the insane attachment but when you spill real tears as a kid that bond is sealed forever.
Hopefully I'm here to see another one....probably relish it like no other.
HFTO
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Post by GNick99 on Aug 8, 2014 4:25:57 GMT -5
I liked NHL better back then than now. No doubt Montreal being such a good team was a reason. I think also it was only time in history 4 of the top 6-7 players were in game at same time. Orr, Beliveau, Howe, Hull, among your regular every decade stars like Big M, Cournoyer, Esposito, Dryden, etc... So many great lines also like GAG, French Connection, etc... I think superstars shone brighter back them because the game was more open offensively and players were together longer. Today the game is faster, shifts are shorter, players rarely stay long with one team and every team plays within a system. It stuns some skill and camaraderie among the players.
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Post by CentreHice on Aug 8, 2014 11:41:36 GMT -5
CH, you have to admit, while Orr was on the ice for a lot of Hab goals, he was in on 4 of Boston's 5 goals. The guy was amazing. Hated him, but only because he wore a Bruins uni and because he was so good. You had to have a hell of a lot of respect for his talent. He wasn't a jerk, either. Not questioning his place as the #1 offensive d-man of all-time. But he's not the greatest defensive d-man. Because of his skill, he had a perpetual green light to take chances, rush, and go deep….and, as a result, many times he was out of position or caught up ice. His teammates no doubt had the task to cover for him…but it didn't always work out. Had the myriad of 24-hour sports media been around back then, he'd have had his share of defensive criticism….i.e. a bit of the heat Subban faces. It's just that his strengths made his "human" side seem non-existent. ====================== And gnick: Yes, what a time to be a Habs' fan. From 1950-51 to 1978-79 (29 seasons), the Habs appeared in 21 Finals…winning 16 Cups. 5 times in the Semis. That leaves only 2 quarter-finals losses….and 1 year missing the show (69-70)…thanks to a hungover Detroit team. From Wikipedia: Entering their last games of the regular season, the badly slumping New York Rangers were two points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff spot. A New York victory and a Montreal loss would have left them tied in points, and the first tiebreaker - number of wins - was also tied. The second tiebreaker was goals scored, and the Canadiens had a five-goal advantage in the "goals for" category. This led to unusual tactics from both teams.
In their second-last game, the Detroit Red Wings had clinched a playoff spot, after having missed the postseason for the past three years. Many of their players were jubilant and were wildly celebrating this accomplishment, despite the fact that they were scheduled to face New York the next afternoon to finish the season. Several Detroit players still had hangovers from last night's party just hours before they took to the ice against the Rangers.[1] The desperate Rangers managed 65 shots on Detroit goalie Roger Crozier to amass a 9-3 lead early in the third period. Looking for even more goals, Coach Emile Francis repeatedly pulled goalie Ed Giacomin for the extra attacker though this failed to add to the Rangers' tally; in fact this let the Red Wings hit the empty net twice for a 9-5 final score. Nonetheless, however, New York was now equal on points with Montreal and had four more goals for the season.[1]
That night, the Canadiens played against the notably stingy Chicago Black Hawks in what was both teams' final regular season game. Unlike the Red Wings, who had nothing else to accomplish in their final game, the Black Hawks were playing for first place in their division. With nearly nine minutes left in the third period and down 5-2 to the Hawks, the Canadiens knew scoring overcoming this 5-2 deficit in 9 minutes was highly unlikely, but they could still make the playoffs if they could score three more goals regardless of the game's outcome. So Coach Claude Ruel pulled his goaltender for the extra attacker. But the strategy backfired as Montreal failed to score while Chicago scored five times into the empty Montreal net, to win 10–2. This is believed to be the longest length of time any team had played without a goalie. The Canadiens, ending the season with two goals behind the Rangers, were out of the playoffs. Angry Habs fans have accused Detroit, having already secured a postseason berth and with nowhere to move in the standings, of purposely throwing the game to let the Rangers make the playoffs.Even if they'd gone to head-to-head as a tie-breaker, the season series was even…3-3-1. What's was even more frustrating was that the Habs had 92 points….more than any of the Western teams, as St. Louis had finished on top in the West with 86. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jul 1, 2017 13:52:01 GMT -5
A clip of only Game 7, Round 1 vs. the Bruins in '71. What an upset! Again, I'll point out one of my favourite Habs' goals of all-time...occurring at the :40 second mark of the clip. With the Habs up 3-1 early in the third period, Frank Mahovlich poke checks Bobby Orr at the Bruin blue line. Lemaire turns on a dime and doesn't touch the puck until he slaps a pass over to the Big M. Vision, decision, and precision. Doesn't get much better than that. |
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Post by GNick99 on Nov 19, 2017 6:01:48 GMT -5
Came back into this thread because I wanted to remember better days. Good to re-read and reminisce
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Post by CentreHice on Aug 22, 2018 23:48:20 GMT -5
New find on YouTube. Our only regular season win vs. the Bruins in that 1970-71 improbable Cup season. 4-2 on Saturday, January 16th in Montreal. Frank Mahovlich's first home game after being acquired 3 days earlier from Detroit. The Big M with a deft, backhand saucer pass to Cournoyer for a 1-0 lead on his first shift. Danny Gallivan's 1000th NHL broadcast. Each goalie, it seemed, had his own unique mask pattern. Myre's was classic! Cool to look back at the best of that era....including the length of shifts, overall skill level, style of game. ================================ We were beaten in the other 5 games....6-1, 4-2, 4-2, 6-3, and 7-2...the last two games coming in the final week of the season. Dryden didn't play in any of them, as he won all 6 he played near the end of that season. Twice trouncing us in the final week no doubt left the defending champ Bruins over-confident for the quarter-finals. Al MacNeil gave Dryden the nod....and the upset began.
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