{"id":51806,"date":"2019-07-16T21:47:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T01:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?page_id=51806"},"modified":"2021-01-31T16:53:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T21:53:48","slug":"biggest-game-summer-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/biggest-game-summer-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggest Game in Franchise History Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UPDATED 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Last Word on Hockey\u2019s Biggest Game in Franchise History series. On this page, you will find what we feel is the biggest game in franchise history.\u00a0 We analyzed many criteria such as the lead-up to the game, what happened during the game, the outcome, and then examine what makes it our choice for the biggest game in franchise history. This does not automatically mean it resulted in a win, either. Sometimes, it can be a loss that set the franchise back massively. Sit back and enjoy as we break down all 31 teams&#8217; most important game.<\/p>\n<p>Click on each team name to see their <strong>franchise history<\/strong> article.<\/p>\n<h2>Biggest Game in NHL Franchise History Series<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/15\/anaheim-ducks-biggest-game-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anaheim Ducks Game 5 of the 2007 Western Conference Final<\/a>; by Joe DeClara<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/16\/arizona-coyotes-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arizona Coyotes Game 4 of the 2012 Western Conference Final<\/a>;\u00a0 by Bill Grigsby<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/17\/boston-bruins-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Tyger Allen<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/18\/buffalo-sabres-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Sabres Game 4 of the 1993 Adams Division Semi-Final<\/a>; by Josh Erickson<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/19\/calgary-flames-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calgary Flames Game 6 of the 1989 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Dan Mount<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/20\/carolina-hurricanes-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carolina Hurricanes Game 7 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Josh Erickson<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/21\/chicago-blackhawks-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Blackhawks Game 7 of 2013 Western Conference Semi-Final<\/a>; by Bryan Oakley<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/22\/colorado-avalanche-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Avalanche Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Doug Winkey<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/23\/columbus-blue-jackets-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbus Blue Jackets Game 4 of the 2019 First Round<\/a>; by Andrew Allison<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/24\/dallas-stars-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas Stars Game 6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Joe DeClara<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/25\/detroit-red-wings-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Red Wings Game 4 of the 1997 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Dan Mount<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/26\/edmonton-oilers-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton Oilers Game 5 of the 1984 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by C.P. Ching<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/27\/florida-panthers-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florida Panthers Game 7 of the 1996 Eastern Conference Final<\/a>; by Rob Brent<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/28\/los-angeles-kings-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles Kings Game 7 of the 2014 Western Conference Final<\/a>; by Filip Canda<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/29\/minnesota-wild-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Wild Game 7 of the 2003 Western Quarter-Final<\/a>; by Rose St. Louis<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/30\/montreal-canadiens-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens Game 7 of the 1979 Stanley Cup Semi-Final<\/a>; by Rob Brent<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/07\/31\/nashville-predators-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nashville Predators Game 6 of the 2017 Western Conference Final<\/a>; by Dan Mount<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/01\/new-jersey-devils-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Devils Game 6 of the 2000 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Jim Biringer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/02\/new-york-islanders-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Islanders Game 6 of the 1980 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Jim Biringer<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/03\/new-york-rangers-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers Game 7 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Final<\/a>; by Rob Brent<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/04\/ottawa-senators-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ottawa Senators Game 7 of the 2002 Eastern Conference Semifinal<\/a>; by Rose St. Louis<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/05\/philadelphia-flyers-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers Game 6 of the 1974 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Rose St. Louis<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/06\/pittsburgh-penguins-best-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 of the 1992 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Hunter Hodies<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/08\/st-louis-blues-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Louis Blues Game 7 of the 2019 Stanely Cup Final<\/a>; by Gabriel Foley<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/07\/san-jose-sharks-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Jose Sharks Game 7 of the 2019 Western Conference Quarterfinal<\/a>; by Josh Erickson<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/09\/tampa-bay-lightning-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning Game 7 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Filip Canda<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/10\/toronto-maple-leafs-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto Maple Leafs Game 6 of the 1967 Stanley Cup Final<\/a>; by Christian Holmes<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/11\/vancouver-canucks-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Canucks Game 7 of the 2011 Western Quarterfinal<\/a>; by McKenzie Guardiero<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/12\/vegas-golden-knights-biggest-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vegas Golden Knights Game 5 of the 2018 Western Conference Final<\/a>; by Oscar Elieff<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/13\/washington-capitals-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Capitals Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Semifinal<\/a>; by Colton Osmond<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/08\/14\/winnipeg-jets-biggest-game-in-franchise-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winnipeg Jets Game Game 5 of the 2018 Western Quarterfinal<\/a>; by Jim Biringer<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPDATED 2021 Welcome to Last Word on Hockey\u2019s Biggest Game in Franchise History series. 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