Only 2 Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals in 13 Years

This Year's Game 7 is Only the Second Since 2011

This year's Stanley Cup Final Game 7 is only the second in the past 13 seasons. The only other Game 7 since the Bruins' 2011 win came in 2019 when the Blues defeated the Bruins in seven games.

A Thrilling Conclusion to the Stanley Cup Final

In a thrilling conclusion to the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 to capture their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Panthers became the first team to win the Stanley Cup on the road since the 2014 Los Angeles Kings.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading chances throughout. The Panthers finally broke through in the third period when Carter Verhaeghe scored a power-play goal to give Florida a 2-1 lead.

The Oilers pulled their goalie with over two minutes remaining, but they were unable to tie the game. The Panthers held on for the 2-1 victory and captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Only 8 Game 7s Since 1979

Between 1979 and 2017, Joe Louis Arena hosted eight game sevens, including one in the 2009 finals. In the National Hockey League (NHL), a game seven is the deciding game of a playoff series. It is the only game in a series that is not played in a best-of-seven format.

Game sevens are often considered to be the most exciting games in hockey. They are often decided by a single goal, and they often go into overtime.

The Bruins' 2011 Game 7 Victory

The Bruins would go on to win the Stanley Cup in a seven-game series against the Canucks, winning their first title since 1972.

The Bruins' victory was a major upset, as the Canucks were heavily favored to win the series. However, the Bruins played with heart and determination, and they were able to pull off the upset.

The Bruins' Game 7 victory was a memorable moment in franchise history. It was the team's first Stanley Cup win in 39 years, and it gave the city of Boston its first major sports championship in over a decade.