Calgary was trying to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history , while Montreal last won the Stanley Cup in 1986 .
This was the Flames second appearance in the Finals , while Montreal was making their thirty - third appearance in the Finals .
Flames was trying to win Montreal 's first Stanley Cup in franchise history , Montreal Montreal last won the Stanley Cup in 1986 .
This was the Flames second appearance in the Finals , while Montreal was making their thirty - third appearance in the Finals .