Guy Lafleur scores one of the most famous goals in Stanley Cup Playoff history, late in the 3rd period against Boston. The goal tied this Game 7 Semi-Final match 4-4, which Montreal eventually won in overtime on a goal by Yvon Lambert. But the Canadiens came precariously close to getting eliminated. Poor Gilles Gilbert...and poor Don Cherry.
Fans at Candlestick Park sing "San Francisco" during an emotional pre-game ceremony in the aftermath of the 1989 earthquake tragedy. The song was originally popularized by Jeanette MacDonald in the 1936 movie "San Francisco", which showed the events of the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Video salute for the 1989 Stanley Cup playoffs, and especially that memorable Finals series between the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames. This was the last time 2 Canadian teams were in the Final. How about that opening shot of Wayne Gretzky and Grant Fuhr? Bette Midler's "Wing Beneath My Wings" provides background music. Break out the tissue.
Tribute video featuring the 1993 Stanley Cup Champions, Montreal Canadiens. The Habs won their 24th Cup. This clip also includes the now famous Patrick Roy wink. Steve Winwood and his hit tune "Back In The High Life Again" provide the background music.
Mike Bossy scores on Boston in Game 6 of the 1983 Conference Final at the Nassau Coliseum. Bossy, one of the greatest snipers ever, fires a patented laser beam past a helpless Pete Peters. The New York Islanders went on to win their 4th consecutive Stanley Cup.
Here is "The twelve days of hockey", sung to the tune of 12 days of Christmas. Presented by Ron Maclean in 1987, this video includes some great clips of 1980s hockey. Check it out, "A chance to play with Wayne Gretzky"...
Mike Bossy displays his soft hands as he scores a nice goal on New York Rangers goaltender Glen Hanlon.
This was an important goal in this huge deciding game of the opening round in 1984. The Islanders went on to win the game in overtime on a goal by Ken Morrow to keep their drive for 5 straight Stanley Cups alive.
A brief montage of Philadelphia Flyers glory years, winning the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975 (the first expansion team to win an NHL title). The segment is reported by Ron Maclean.
Butch Goring scores on Boston in Game 6 of the 1983 Conference Final at the Nassau Coliseum. Goring does a number on future Hall of Famer, Ray Bourque, and goalie Pete Peters, as his goal gives the New York Islanders a 1-0 lead. The Islanders went on to win the game 8-4 and clinch a birth into the Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton, and eventually their 4th consecutive Stanley Cup.
Doug Gilmour scores for the Calgary Flames in over-time against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1, Round 2 of the 1989 playoffs. The Flames went on to sweep the Kings 4-0.
A quick look at the origin of the Stanley Cup, awarded to the best team in the National Hockey League since 1917. Actually its origin goes back to 1893.