Stanley Cup Finals Season 2010 Episode 10 June 9, 1993: Los Angeles vs. Montreal Canadiens - Stanley Cup Final Game 5

June 9, 1993: Los Angeles vs. Montreal Canadiens - Stanley Cup Final Game 5

In this episode of the Stanley Cup Finals season 2010, we are taken back to the year 1993 where the Los Angeles Kings faced off against the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the Stanley Cup Finals. This matchup had been highly anticipated, as the Kings were a relatively new team and had never won a cup, while the Canadiens were the most successful franchise in the NHL with 24 Stanley Cup victories to their name.

The game took place at the famous Montreal Forum, and it was a tense atmosphere from the get-go. With the series tied at two games apiece, both teams were hungry for a victory to take the lead and potentially win the cup. The game started off with an early Montreal goal from Brian Bellows, but the Kings were able to tie it up with a goal from Jari Kurri. The game continued to be back-and-forth, with both teams having chances to take the lead.

As the game went on, tensions continued to rise. Both teams knew what was at stake, and the physicality of the game began to increase. Kings defenseman Marty McSorley was particularly physical, delivering several hard hits throughout the game. However, his most famous hit came in the second period when he delivered a vicious slash to the head of Canadiens forward Vincent Damphousse. McSorley was penalized and received a 5-minute major penalty, putting the Canadiens on the power play.

Despite having a man advantage for such a long time, the Canadiens were not able to capitalize on the power play. In fact, the Kings were able to generate several short-handed chances and nearly took the lead. However, the game remained tied at 1-1 until the third period. It was here that the Canadiens were finally able to break through, with Eric Desjardins scoring a power play goal to give Montreal a 2-1 lead.

The Kings continued to fight hard, but the Canadiens defense held strong. With only a few minutes left in the game, Los Angeles pulled their goaltender for an extra attacker in an attempt to tie the game. However, it was not meant to be, as Montreal was able to hold on for the win. This victory put them up in the series 3-2, and they would eventually go on to win the Stanley Cup in game five.

This episode of the Stanley Cup Finals season 2010 takes viewers back to a thrilling and historic game in NHL history. It showcases the intensity and physicality of playoff hockey, as well as the importance of every single play. For fans of either team or for anyone who loves hockey, this episode is a must-watch.