Some interesting notes about this series. This is
New York’s 5th straight trip to the Stanley Cup. Each previous series was against the
Canadiens.
New York has also won the last 3 championships. Each time they had a different starting goalie. That trend continues, as
Harry Lumley is the Rangers 4th different starter in the last 4 years.
Toronto has the depth, but not the experience the
Rangers have.
Milt Schmidt will be counted on if the
Leafs can pull the upset. Other then Schmidt, this group is really young, without having any playoff success before right now.
Sid Smith hurt his hand late in the first round and is availability for the finals is up in the air.