The 1986 Stanley Cup Final was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 1985–86 season, and the culmination of the 1986 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested between the Campbell Conference champion Calgary Flames and the Wales Conference champion Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won the best-of-seven series in five games to win their 23rd Stanley Cup, and their 17th in their last 18 Finals appearances dating back to 1956. With their 23rd championship, the Canadiens surpassed the New York Yankees to become the team with the most championships in North American sports, a distinction that they held until 1999 when the Yankees overtook them. Won the 1986 Stanley Cup Final on May 24, 1986. Wiki link