Unexpectedly in their second NHL season, the New York Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Maroons. New York lost the opening game, 2-0, and then faced adversity in Game 2.
The teams have met in the playoffs a half-dozen times over the years, including a Stanley Cup Final class in 1974, Stanley Cup semifinal meetings in 1976, 1977 and 1978 and Eastern Conference ...