1977 Montreal Canadiens vs. NYI on NYE
Dec. 31, 1977 New Year’s Eve matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders – Mike Bossy & Bryan Trottier score for the Islanders – Larouche, Cournoyer, Lafleur, and Houle score for the Habs – Goalies: Ken Dryden & Chico Resch – FINAL SCORE: Montreal wins 4-2
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Ah the good 'ol days when:
1. Montreal was winning 58 to 60 games a year. As a footnote, Montreal could have won 60 games in 1977-78 but lost to an average Detroit at the last game of the year.
2. Montreal was leading heading into the 3rd period, as was usually the case, Larry, Serge, Guy, Bob and Doug shut down their opponents or neutralize them and Montreal would pile on a few more goals for good measure in the 3rd period and win a lopsided game.
3. If Montreal was losing, you knew they were making a comeback.
Nice find! RIP #22 Mike Bossy
You could tell that the Islanders were building something special even though it would take a couple of years to materialize.
Lionel Duval with Paul Larivée!!! I love your videos! Thanks!