1993 Stanley Cup Final – Montreal Canadiens vs. Los Angeles Kings Behind Patrick Roy’s otherworldly goaltending—posting a 16–4 playoff record and .929 save percentage—the Canadiens won their 24th Cup, defeating Wayne Gretzky’s Kings in five games. Though the series lacked competitive balance, its significance was immense: Montreal became the last Canadian team to win the Cup, a drought that continues today. Roy’s calm under pressure neutralized Gretzky’s brilliance, while John LeClair and Kirk Muller provided timely scoring. The Forum’s deafening crowd and national fervor turned each game into a cultural event. For Los Angeles, reaching the Final signaled hockey’s westward expansion, even in defeat. The series bridged eras—old-world tradition versus sunbelt ambition—and remains emotionally resonant for Canadian fans. Its legacy isn’t in drama, but in symbolism: a final flame of francophone hockey dominance before globalization reshaped the sport.
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