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End of an Era

Canadiens and Maple Leafs battle for the last "Original Six" Cup.

From center ice to Red Square, from Wayne Gretzky to Arnold Schwarzenegger, we follow the trail of the Stanley Cup in this collection of photos.
Canadiens and Maple Leafs battle for the last

Montreal Canadiens' captain Jean Beliveau faces Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Terry Sawchuk during the 1967 Stanley Cup Final.

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The 1967 Stanley Cup Final marked the end of the NHL's "Original Six" and the dawn of the modern era. Toronto defeated Montreal in six games. The league expanded from six to 12 teams the following season.

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