WATCH: Classic π: Habs oust Rangers in 1979 for 4th straight Cup
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In late May 1979, the Montreal Canadiens were on home ice with a 3-1 series lead and a chance to close out the New York Rangers for their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup to end the decade.
Thanks to two goals from Jacques Lemaire and 14 stops from Ken Dryden, the Habs got the job done with a 4-1 victory, winning their 22nd title in franchise history.
Watch a replay of the classic game below.
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