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Stanley Cup Finals: 1980s Trivia Quiz

Hockey fan? Then this should be right up your alley. Let's see how much you remember about the Stanley Cup finals in the decade of the 1980s.

A multiple-choice quiz by thelancinator. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
thelancinator

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,751

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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279

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Question 1 of 10

1. In one of the more memorable single events of the finals in the 1980s was during the 1988 finals. Games three and four of the finals that year were played at the rickety old Boston Garden and it would be the next to the last time that venerable old building would host a Stanley Cup Finals. After dropping game three to Edmonton by a score of 6-3 and falling into a three games to none hole, the home team Bruins were holding their own in a 3-3 tie game in the 2nd period of game four when what happened? Hint

The lights in the Boston Garden went out

A fan made his way on to the ice trying to chase down Wayne Gretzky

The Bruins surrendered four straight goals in 60 seconds

The game remained tied and went through four overtime periods before the winning goal was scored

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1980s, what team made five consecutive appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals? Hint

Philadelphia Flyers

Edmonton Oilers

New York Islanders

Montreal Canadiens

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Question 3 of 10

3. Out of the 10 Stanley Cup Finals in the 1980s, how many of them went a full seven games to decide the cup winner? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 1989 Stanley Cup Finals saw an all-Canadian affair between the Calgary Flames and the Montreal Canadiens, won by Calgary in six games. By clinching the Stanley Cup in game six at the Montreal Forum, the Flames became the first visiting NHL team to win the cup on the Canadiens home ice. The Flames also accomplished another first by winning the Stanley Cup that year. Which 'first' was this? Hint

The first team to have all four victories come in overtime

The first team to win the Stanley Cup using only their back-up goaltender

The first team to not be called for a penalty during the finals

The first relocated NHL team to win the Stanley Cup

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 1981 Stanley Cup Finals saw the New York Islanders make their second straight trip to the finals which also happened to be be only their second appearance ever in the finals. That year, the Islanders squared off against what team, who was making their first-ever Stanley Cup Finals appearance? Hint

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Hartford Whalers

Toronto Maple Leafs

Minnesota North Stars

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the decade of the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers won a total of four Stanley Cups. How many Conn Smythe Trophies (MVP of the playoffs) did Wayne Gretzky take home? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1986, we saw a team make their very first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Calgary Flames. Their opponents however were no strangers to being in the Stanley Cup Finals as this was the 32nd finals appearance by the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens had a rookie goaltender in net for these finals who went on to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Who is this player? Hint

Martin Brodeur

Steve Penney

Ron Hextall

Patrick Roy

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 1980 Stanley Cup Finals pitted the New York Islanders, in their first-ever appearance in the finals, against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Islanders went on to win the cup in six games to grab their first-ever championship, and only the second expansion team since 1966 to win the cup. Of the six games in the series, the first five games were televised in the US by the Hughes Television Network using the feed from the CBC. Which American network carried game six? Hint

ESPN

CBS

ABC

NBC

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals, the New York Islanders were making their third straight appearance against the Vancouver Canucks, making their very first trip to the finals. The road to the finals seemed to be a fairly easy one for the Canucks as they only lost two games in their first three playoff series. Other than the easy trip to the finals, there was something a bit surprising about this Canucks team. Do you know what it was? Hint

They had a losing record in the regular season

They had no home playoff games due to renevations to their arena

They had to use a goaltender called up from the minors due to injury

They were the first Canadian team to make the finals in 25 years

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1987 finals featuring the Edmonton Oilers against the Philadelphia Flyers, it turned into be one for the ages. It was a repeat of the 1985 Finals which the Oilers had won in five games. Edmonton won three of the first four games with Philly coming back to win the next two games to force a seventh and deciding game. With the game at the Northland Coliseum, it was just what Edmonton needed, and despite a valiant effort by the Flyers, the Oilers won 3-1 to clinch the Stanley Cup. Who was the Conn Smythe trophy winner for this epic series? Hint

Rick Tocchet

Wayne Gretzky

Ron Hextall

Mark Messier

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The lights in the Boston Garden went out

At 16:37 of the second period, the lights did indeed go out at the Boston Garden due to weather causing the game to be canceled, and replayed in Edmonton which the Oilers won to sweep the finals four games to none.

2. In the 1980s, what team made five consecutive appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals?

Answer: New York Islanders

From 1980 through 1984, the New York Islanders appeared in five straight, winning the first four (1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983) before passing the torch in 1984 to the Edmonton Oilers and some player named Wayne Gretzky.

3. Out of the 10 Stanley Cup Finals in the 1980s, how many of them went a full seven games to decide the cup winner?

Answer: 1

Only the 1987 finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers went a full seven games (won by Edmonton). In fact, that was the first finals series that went a full seven games since the 1971 Cup Finals between Montreal and Chicago.

Answer: The first relocated NHL team to win the Stanley Cup

The Calgary Flames, formerly of Atlanta, were the first team in NHL history to have relocated from one city to another and gone on to win the Stanley Cup. The Flames started play in Calgary in the 1980-81 NHL season after starting their NHL existence in Atlanta in 1973.

Answer: Minnesota North Stars

The Minnesota North Stars started play in 1967 as part of the first expansion by the NHL, going from The Original Six to a total of 12 teams. In addition to the Minnesota North Stars, the cities of Oakland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis were awarded expansion teams.

6. During the decade of the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers won a total of four Stanley Cups. How many Conn Smythe Trophies (MVP of the playoffs) did Wayne Gretzky take home?

Answer: 2

Wayne Gretzky won the Conn Smythe Trophy twice during the decade in 1985 against the Philadelphia Flyers, and in 1988 against the Boston Bruins.

Answer: Patrick Roy

Patrick Roy won the starting job for the playoffs for the Canadiens that year after playing in 47 regular season games. When Roy was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy following the victory in the finals, he became the youngest winner of that trophy at 20 years old.

Answer: CBS

This would be the last time that a Stanley Cup Final game would be televised on a US broadcast network until 1990. Game six also had the distinction of being the last afternoon game played in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Answer: They had a losing record in the regular season

The Canucks only had 77 points in the regular season and finished with a 30-33-17 record. Conversely, the New York Islanders were 54-16-10 with 118 points that season, which at that time made it the largest disparity between opponents in the finals in NHL history.

Answer: Ron Hextall

His 40 saves in game seven just weren't enough to win the cup, but it did get him a consolation prize as Ron Hextall, the Vezina Trophy winner that year, became only the fourth player from a losing team to win the MVP Award.

Source: Author thelancinator

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