Game five in Boston had Villemure again replace Giacomin and Bobby Rousseau's goal at 12:45 of the third period was the winner in a 3--2 win for the Rangers.
Game five in Boston had Villemure again replace Giacomin. However, Bobby Rousseau scored twice in the third period, his second at 12:45 turned out to be the winner in a 3--2 win for the Rangers.