Police move in after Vancouver fans set cars afire , throw items . Boston overcame a 2 - 0 series deficit to win its first Stanley Cup since 1954 . The Boston Bruins won their first Stanley Cup in 39 years , defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 Wednesday night in the seventh and deciding game of the National Hockey League 's annual championship . Vancouver , in its 41st season , was attempting to win its first NHL championship . The Bruins now have won six Stanley Cups , making them No . 4 all - time .
Police move in after Vancouver fans set cars afire , throw items . Boston overcame a 2 - 0 series deficit to win its first Stanley Cup since 1954 . Vancouver , in its 41st season , was attempting to win its first NHL championship . The Bruins now have won six Stanley Cups , making them No . 4 all - time .