from the legendary Glenn Hall. Wakely made the most of his opportunity as he helped lead the Blues to the Stanley Cup finals. The Blues were defeated in four straight games by Bobby Orr's Boston Bruins. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs West Division semi-finals In the West Division playoffs, the St. Louis Blues ousted the Minnesota North Stars in six games. The Blues won the first two games at the St. Louis Arena. Game three at the Metropolitan Sports Center featured Gump Worsley's sharp goaltending and Bill Goldsworthy scoring two goals in a 4–2 win for the North Stars. Cesare Maniago played in goal for Minnesota in game four and picked up a 4–0 shutout, tying the series. Game five at St. Louis Arena was tied 3–3 when St Louis scored three goals in the third period by Red Berenson, Terry Gray and Jim Roberts, and the Blues won 6–3. In game six, Ab McDonald scored two goals as the Blues eliminated the North Stars by a score of 4–2. West Division finals Stanley Cup Finals Boston Bruins vs. St. Louis Blues For the third consecutive year, the Blues were swept in the Stanley Cup finals. This time, they faced the Boston Bruins, who, with stars like Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito, were more than a match for them. The first three games were not close. The Blues managed to force overtime in game four, but Orr scored his famous game-winning goal to end the series. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Awards and records Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: || Phil Goyette Jacques Plante, goaltender, NHL All-Star Game Farm teams References Blues on Hockey Database St. Louis Blues seasons St. Louis St. Louis St Louis St Louis