The greatest Game 7 heroes in NHL history (and who might become one tonight)

Pro Hockey Talk ^ | May 12, 2011 | James O'Brien

[Controlling Legal Authority]

Let’s not forget Noel Picard. Without Noel’s stick action on Bobby’s skate after the puck went in we wouldn’t have THE picture today.

[bobby.223]

Ha! If ya find it let me know.....my old azz ancient mind(?) is probably right there with it!!! Seriously tho, the Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and Derek Sanderson years in Boston were my favorite hockey ‘years’. The Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita And Glenn Hall years in Chicago and the Ted Lindsay, Gorie Howe and Alex Delveccio years in Detroit are next in line.

[airborne]

It’s been all Sharks so far, but that hasn’t stopped Detroit from repeatedly coming from behind to win in this series.

[Darren McCarty]

Steve Yzerman in 96 against the Blues. Whoever was the 6th man on the ice for Don Cherry's Bruins in the Conference Finals in 79. With about two minutes left, there was a too many men on the ice penalty, and Guy LaFleur scored on the power play to tie the game. Montreal scored in OT and won the game, series, and eventually a 4th straight Cup.

[Darren McCarty]

That was overtime, but not game 7.

[Darren McCarty]

3. Mark Messier, Rangers, 1994 The Rangers captain famously guaranteed a win against New Jersey in the Eastern Conference final, then followed that up with the Stanley Cup-winning goal in Game 7 against Vancouver.

Stephane Matteau. Double Overtime, against the Devils in the conference finals that year. I still remember that game and not even being able to hear "Scores" by the CBC announcers because the crowd was so loud.

[WhoisAlanGreenspan?]

Back to the future;
3-2 Sharks

[dfwgator]

NUTS!!!

[dfwgator]

Guess I’ll have to root for the Bruins now.

[ZGuy]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WhoisAlanGreenspan?]

Ya gotta hand it to the Sharks.

Damn good team. Damn good effort! Best of luck.

[buccaneer81]

That was overtime, but not game 7.

I know. My brain was on the fritz.

[buccaneer81]

Picard lifted that stick like one of the Hanson brothers. (But he bore a striking resemblance to Barclay Donaldson.)

[buccaneer81]

The sport was at its peak in the ‘70s. Right number of teams, real toughness, no “armor padding,” great TV coverage, affordable tickets (in 1972 the most expensive ticket for the Bruins was $10, the same as $50 today.) Now, $50 will land you in the upper bowl in most arenas.

[RckyRaCoCo]

Think I'll go with the Lightning(Stevie Y's team)

(An original 6 Final would have been cool)

Thank you Nicklas Lidstrom(assuming he decides to hang'em up)....great career, and an example of a true professional athlete....skill, class and longevity.

[dfwgator]

Pretty much every sport peaked in the 70s.

[buccaneer81]

Pretty much every sport peaked in the 70s.

I agree.

[buccaneer81]

Here's a great '70s bench-clearer with Boston and Montreal:

A "Donnybrook"

[bobby.223]

Great vintage video!! Oh how I hated the Habs!!!!! ‘specially John Ferguson! I remember him getting it started with the ‘Golden Jet’ Bobby Hull.....when Bobby’s Jaw was wired up from a break or fracture a few weeks before!!!! (around ‘69 I think it was). What a RAT!!!! The ‘1955-’56 thru 1959-’60 NHL seasons were no good if you weren’t a fan of the Canadiens!! 5 straight cups!!! GGGRRRRR!!