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George_Bell · 08-02-2018, 10:57 AM

1978 NHL Playoffs

1st Round

Yes, 11th seed Montreal gets home ice advantage over 8th seed Chicago. I have to think that did have an effect. Those teams played an insanely entertaining elimination game, won by Montreal in overtime, from the Montreal Forum, not Chicago Stadium. The top 4 scorers in the first round all came from the Blackhawks, despite losing. Phil Esposito needs a new team if he’s gonna win a cup! All 4 teams with home ice advance to round 2!

Round 2

Two exciting 7 game series sees the North Stars end the Cleveland Barons run at a third straight trip to the cup(and their existence), and the Penguins upset co favourite Los Angeles. The defending champs, the New York Rangers, still cannot beat the Leafs, and the Canadiens made it tough on Buffalo, but eventually went down.

Round 3

#1 Buffalo Sabres vs #6 Toronto Maple Leafs

A lot of the star power is gone, but this Toronto team has a lot of experience, and a lot of cup wins on their roster. They still know how to defend. Toronto holds Buffalo to just 18 shots in the opener, allowing only a Bill Barber goal. Ralph Classen scores shorthanded, and Frank Cernik pots the winner. Toronto wins game one, 3-1. The Leafs keep up the defense in game two, allowing only 20 shots. The guys with 5 rings are the stars today. JP Parise and Garry Unger score 2 goals apiece, while Don Marcotte collects 2 assists. 5-0 Toronto takes game two.

Unger comes through with a big game two for Toronto!

Buffalo must feel shell shocked. After such a great season, they are in real trouble against the Leafs. JP Parise and Ken Hodge score a minute apart, giving Toronto a 2-0 first period lead. It’s 3-0 before the Sabres get on the board, just their 2nd goal of the series. The Leaf would score again soon after, and end up with a 5-1 lead midway through the 3rd. The Sabres add some meaningless goals, and lose 5-3. Facing the sweep, Bill Hajt gets Buffalo a lead 4 minutes into game 4. That lead holds up until Jorgen Pettersson ties it in the periods dying seconds. Real Cloutier gives Buffalo another lead, but this one only lasts 54 seconds. Toronto takes the lead for good at the end of the 2nd, and adds a Don Marcotte insurance marker in the third. 4-2 Leafs, they sweep the series!! I’m shocked! Bill Barber had 11 points in Buffalo’s series win over Montreal. He’s held to 1 goal and 2 assists in this loss.

#4 Minnesota North Stars vs #7 Pittsburgh Penguins

After falling down 1-0, Pittsburgh gets 3 goals in the 2nd, two off the stick of Bobby Clarke. Lanny McDonald gets his 2nd of the game in the third, but that 3 goal period is too much for the North Stars. Penguins win game one, 3-2. Bobby Clarke gets his third goal of the series early in the first, giving Pittsburgh the lead. Minnesota can’t get any offense going. The Pens score 3 more goals, but only allow 14 shots. A dominating 4-0 win for the Penguins, as they head home!

Clarke has 3 goals in the first two games!

Trailing 2-0, Pittsburgh again turns in a 3 goal second period! This time though, the North Stars have a response. Darryl Sittler ties it in the dying seconds of the 2nd. Jim Harrison and Dave Taylor score in the third giving Minnesota a 2 goal lead. Pittsburgh cuts the lead to one, but that’s as close as they get. 5-4 Minnesota gets back in the series. Pittsburgh goes down early again, and ends up trailing 3-2 in the third period of game four. Marcel Dionne would score to tie it, and he would assist on Bobby Clarke’s go ahead goal a minute later. Errol Thompson adds insurance, and a three goal third period gives the Pens a 5-3 win!

Dave Taylor's game three winning goal keeps Minnesota in the series!

Facing elimination, Rick Smith gives the North Stars a first period lead. The teams exchange goals in the 2nd, making it 2-1 Minny. Lanny McDonald makes it 3-1 only to see Ron Plumb respond 2 minutes later. It’s 3-2 late in the game, when Errol Thompson forces overtime with his 5th of the playoffs. No scoring in the first overtime. Halfway through the 2nd extra period, Marcel Dionne finds Bobby Clarke on a 2 on 1. Clarke in turn, finds the back of the net! Penguins win 4-3, and take the series in 5!!

08-02-2018, 10:57 AM	#525
George_Bell All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,988	1978 NHL Playoffs 1st Round Yes, 11th seed Montreal gets home ice advantage over 8th seed Chicago. I have to think that did have an effect. Those teams played an insanely entertaining elimination game, won by Montreal in overtime, from the Montreal Forum, not Chicago Stadium. The top 4 scorers in the first round all came from the Blackhawks, despite losing. Phil Esposito needs a new team if he’s gonna win a cup! All 4 teams with home ice advance to round 2! Round 2 Two exciting 7 game series sees the North Stars end the Cleveland Barons run at a third straight trip to the cup(and their existence), and the Penguins upset co favourite Los Angeles. The defending champs, the New York Rangers, still cannot beat the Leafs, and the Canadiens made it tough on Buffalo, but eventually went down. Round 3 #1 Buffalo Sabres vs #6 Toronto Maple Leafs A lot of the star power is gone, but this Toronto team has a lot of experience, and a lot of cup wins on their roster. They still know how to defend. Toronto holds Buffalo to just 18 shots in the opener, allowing only a Bill Barber goal. Ralph Classen scores shorthanded, and Frank Cernik pots the winner. Toronto wins game one, 3-1. The Leafs keep up the defense in game two, allowing only 20 shots. The guys with 5 rings are the stars today. JP Parise and Garry Unger score 2 goals apiece, while Don Marcotte collects 2 assists. 5-0 Toronto takes game two. Unger comes through with a big game two for Toronto! Buffalo must feel shell shocked. After such a great season, they are in real trouble against the Leafs. JP Parise and Ken Hodge score a minute apart, giving Toronto a 2-0 first period lead. It’s 3-0 before the Sabres get on the board, just their 2nd goal of the series. The Leaf would score again soon after, and end up with a 5-1 lead midway through the 3rd. The Sabres add some meaningless goals, and lose 5-3. Facing the sweep, Bill Hajt gets Buffalo a lead 4 minutes into game 4. That lead holds up until Jorgen Pettersson ties it in the periods dying seconds. Real Cloutier gives Buffalo another lead, but this one only lasts 54 seconds. Toronto takes the lead for good at the end of the 2nd, and adds a Don Marcotte insurance marker in the third. 4-2 Leafs, they sweep the series!! I’m shocked! Bill Barber had 11 points in Buffalo’s series win over Montreal. He’s held to 1 goal and 2 assists in this loss. #4 Minnesota North Stars vs #7 Pittsburgh Penguins After falling down 1-0, Pittsburgh gets 3 goals in the 2nd, two off the stick of Bobby Clarke. Lanny McDonald gets his 2nd of the game in the third, but that 3 goal period is too much for the North Stars. Penguins win game one, 3-2. Bobby Clarke gets his third goal of the series early in the first, giving Pittsburgh the lead. Minnesota can’t get any offense going. The Pens score 3 more goals, but only allow 14 shots. A dominating 4-0 win for the Penguins, as they head home! Clarke has 3 goals in the first two games! Trailing 2-0, Pittsburgh again turns in a 3 goal second period! This time though, the North Stars have a response. Darryl Sittler ties it in the dying seconds of the 2nd. Jim Harrison and Dave Taylor score in the third giving Minnesota a 2 goal lead. Pittsburgh cuts the lead to one, but that’s as close as they get. 5-4 Minnesota gets back in the series. Pittsburgh goes down early again, and ends up trailing 3-2 in the third period of game four. Marcel Dionne would score to tie it, and he would assist on Bobby Clarke’s go ahead goal a minute later. Errol Thompson adds insurance, and a three goal third period gives the Pens a 5-3 win! Dave Taylor's game three winning goal keeps Minnesota in the series! Facing elimination, Rick Smith gives the North Stars a first period lead. The teams exchange goals in the 2nd, making it 2-1 Minny. Lanny McDonald makes it 3-1 only to see Ron Plumb respond 2 minutes later. It’s 3-2 late in the game, when Errol Thompson forces overtime with his 5th of the playoffs. No scoring in the first overtime. Halfway through the 2nd extra period, Marcel Dionne finds Bobby Clarke on a 2 on 1. Clarke in turn, finds the back of the net! Penguins win 4-3, and take the series in 5!! __________________ NHL Replay Hall of Fame NHL Replay Cup Champs Last edited by George_Bell; 08-02-2018 at 10:58 AM.