The line is repeated often: there’s nothing like a Game 7 in hockey. There have been 14 in history, including five in the past eight years.
Some stand out:
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Detroit 4, New York Rangers 3 (2OT, 1950) » If this had occurred in the age of ESPN, this would be even more memorable. New York won Games 4 and 5 in overtime. Detroit then rallied in the third period to win the next game before winning this one with 8:31 left in the second overtime. The tradition of skating around the ice holding the Stanley Cup began after this game.
New York Rangers 3, Vancouver 2 (1994) » The Rangers won their first championship since 1940, which made the intensity of the final moments quite remarkable. There was no wild comeback as New York twice led by two goals. But the Rangers overcame several faceoffs in their own end late in the game.
Montreal 3, Chicago 2 (1971) » This is the series that gives Pittsburgh hope Friday night as Montreal became one of only two teams to win a Game 7 on the road in the finals. Also, the Canadiens had lost the first three games in Chicago. With 2:37 remaining, Rocket Richard scored the game winner.
Tampa Bay 3, Calgary 2 (2004) » This game will be remembered for what happened in the final seconds. Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin made a terrific pad save of a Marcus Nilson shot; it was a couple inches from tying the game. Games 5 and 6 provided similar drama as they went into overtime and double overtime, respectively.
