What's the Biggest Game 7 Blowout in NHL History?
In the annals of NHL history, Game 7s are often the most thrilling and dramatic contests. However, there have been a few instances where one team has dominated their opponent in a Game 7 blowout. Here's a look at the biggest Game 7 blowout in NHL history:
1984 Stanley Cup Finals: Edmonton Oilers 5, New York Islanders 0
In the deciding game of the 1984 Stanley Cup Finals, the Edmonton Oilers handed the New York Islanders a crushing 5-0 defeat. Wayne Gretzky led the way with two goals and an assist, while goalie Grant Fuhr recorded the shutout. The Oilers' victory marked their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
5 Related Questions and Answers
- Who holds the record for most points in a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals? Wayne Gretzky, with 9 points (2 goals, 7 assists) in 1988.
- Which team has won the most Game 7s in NHL history? The Canadiens, with 24 victories.
- What is the largest margin of victory in a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals? 5 goals, achieved by the Edmonton Oilers in 1984 and the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
- Which team has lost the most Game 7s in NHL history? The Bruins, with 22 losses.
- What is the longest Game 7 in NHL history? Game 7 of the 1951 Stanley Cup Finals between the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens, which lasted 84 minutes and 46 seconds.
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