The spring of 1971. The beginning of a Hall of Fame career for Ken Dryden. After playing in just six regular season games, Dryden backstopped his team to a Stanley Cup, and was also awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Dryden would win the Calder for top rookie the following season.
Habs coach Al McNeil wasn’t as fortunate. Because of a clash with Henri Richard over ice time, McNeil, even though the team had just won the Stanley Cup, was demoted to the minors and replaced by Scotty Bowman.
Below, from the Toronto Star after the big win.