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1990 Stanley Cup Finals
Year1990
Team1Edmonton Oilers
Team2Boston Bruins
Team1 1Edmonton, Alberta
Team2 1Boston, Massachusetts

1990 Stanley Cup Finals. The 1990 Stanley Cup Finals was the 1990 Stanley Cup championship series of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the culmination of the 1989–90 NHL season. The best-of-seven series was played between the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins. The Oilers, seeking their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, won the series 4–1.

Background

The Edmonton Oilers, led by Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Jari Kurri, were considered strong contenders for the Stanley Cup that year. The Boston Bruins, led by Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, and Don Sweeney, were seeking their first Stanley Cup since 1972. The Oilers had a strong regular season, finishing with 104 points, while the Bruins finished with 85 points.

Finals Summary

The series began on May 15, 1990, and ended on May 24, 1990. The Oilers won the series 4–1, capturing the Stanley Cup for the fifth time in seven years. Wayne Gretzky was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. The Oilers' victory was marked by strong performances from Mark Messier, who scored 10 points in the series, and Jari Kurri, who scored 8 points.

Game-by-Game Results

The series was marked by several notable games. In Game 1, the Oilers won 3–2 in overtime, with Wayne Gretzky scoring the winning goal. In Game 2, the Bruins evened the series with a 7–2 win, led by Cam Neely's 2 goals. The Oilers then won Game 3 1–0, with Grant Fuhr making 19 saves. In Game 4, the Oilers took a 3–1 lead in the series with a 5–1 win. The Oilers clinched the series with a 4–1 win in Game 5, with Mark Messier scoring 2 goals.

Team Rosters

The Edmonton Oilers roster for the 1990 Stanley Cup Finals included: * Wayne Gretzky * Mark Messier * Jari Kurri * Cam Neely was not on this roster; he played for Boston. * Grant Fuhr

The Boston Bruins roster for the 1990 Stanley Cup Finals included: * Ray Bourque * Cam Neely * Don Sweeney * Andy Moog

Broadcasting

The 1990 Stanley Cup Finals were broadcast on CBC Television in Canada and on ESPN in the United States. The broadcasts were led by Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean and ESPN's Bill Clement. Category:1990 Stanley Cup Finals