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NHL: 30 best series winning goals in NHL Playoffs history

By Nick Villano

St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon (7) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game winning goal in double overtime in game seven of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon (7) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game winning goal in double overtime in game seven of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL: 30 best series-winning goals in NHL playoff history:
28. Pete Babando beats the Rangers

A Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final goes to double overtime, and it’s all the way at 28th on the list? Honestly, there just isn’t a ton of information on this game. 1950s hockey was not covered like 1950s baseball, so the history takes some digging.

1950 was a year of lasts for the NHL. This was the last Stanley Cup Final to take place partially on neutral ice, with two games taking place at Maple Leaf Gardens (until 2020). The circus was in New York, and apparently, that took precedence over championship hockey at the time. Because of that, the Rangers didn’t host any games. It was the last time that ever happened.

The Rangers were also the last team to win the O’Brien Cup, which was then awarded to the losing team of the Stanley Cup Final. It was literally a consolation trophy.

The goal is hard to find. There’s this video, which looks like it was edited by Edward Scissorhands, but it’s something.

So, from what we can tell, Pete Babando takes a shot on the legendary Chuck Raynor. His backhand ended up in the net and the Detroit Red Wings took home the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1943. It’s Game 7 overtime in the Stanley Cup Final. Is there anything more you can want (besides a clear video)?

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