1967 Stanley Cup

Semi-Finals, Game 5

In the regular 1967 season, Toronto finished with 75 points to Montreal's 77, and Chicago's 94. Chicago finished in first place in the standings for the first time in their history.

Chicago had a good team that could score and win hockey games, but in the playoffs, it was another story. All through the 1960's, time and again Chicago would not be a finisher. In only one year, 1961, did they win the Stanley Cup.

After losing Game 4 of the 1967 Stanley Cup semi-finals, Toronto began forechecking the Hawks, keeping their defence frustrated and prone to giving up scoring chances.

Chicago's coach, Billy Reay, was upset because the television breaks were giving the Toronto team a chance to rest after chasing his superior skaters.

Game 5: Toronto at Chicago

April 15th, 1967
Johnny Bower in net for Toronto.
Denis Dejordy in net for Chicago.
Final Score: Toronto wins, 4 - 2

1st Period Goals

• Toronto: Mike Walton, assist from Pete Stemkowski and Jim Pappin
• Chicago: Lou Angotti, assist from Pierre Pilote
• Chicago: Bobby Hull, assist from Bill Hay and Doug Jarret
• Toronto: Frank Mahovlich, assist from Dave Keon and Mike Walton

2nd Period Goals

• no scoring
• Toronto: Terry Sawchuk replaced Johnny Bower for the 2nd period

3rd Period Goals

• Toronto: Pete Stamkowski, assist from Jim Pappin and Bob Pulford
• Toronto: Jim Pappin, assist from Bob Pulford and Tim Horton

With this win, the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs lead the series three games to two.

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