National Hockey League: Classic Games Season 1 Episode 20 Toronto Maple Leafs at St. Louis Blues Quarterfinals Game 7
- TV-NR
- April 30, 1986
- 132 min
The National Hockey League: Classic Games season 1 episode 20 takes us back in time to relive the exhilarating game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues during the Quarterfinals Game 7. This was an intense game that kept fans at the edge of their seats until the very end.
The game started out with both teams determined to take the lead. There was a lot of back-and-forth action with neither team able to score in the first period. However, the second period saw a breakthrough as Brendan Shanahan of the Blues scored the first goal of the game. The Maple Leafs responded quickly, however, with goals from Mats Sundin and Bryan McCabe, giving them a 2-1 lead going into the third period.
The third period was filled with intense action as the Blues tried to catch up. With just four minutes left in the game, Scott Young of the Blues tied the game, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The game was now tied 2-2, and with just a few minutes remaining, both teams knew that the next goal could be the game-winner.
The tension on the ice was palpable, and the fans could barely contain their excitement. The Maple Leafs had some great opportunities but couldn't quite capitalize on them. Meanwhile, the Blues were putting immense pressure on the Maple Leafs' defense.
As the clock ticked down, it looked as though the game was headed for overtime. But with just under a minute left in the game, Gary Roberts of the Maple Leafs hit the game-winning goal, sealing the victory for Toronto.
The Maple Leafs' victory sent them to the next round of the playoffs, while the Blues were left to ponder what could have been. This game was truly a classic, and it's easy to see why it's still remembered fondly by hockey fans today.
Overall, the National Hockey League: Classic Games episode showcasing the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues Quarterfinals Game 7 was a thrilling trip down memory lane. The game was filled with intense action, close calls, and nail-biting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. It's no wonder that this game remains a fan favorite and a classic in NHL history.