{"id":73943,"date":"2020-04-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=73943"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:11","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-washington-capitals-sergei-fedorov-oldest-to-win-game-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/04\/28\/today-in-hockey-history-washington-capitals-sergei-fedorov-oldest-to-win-game-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Washington Capitals Sergei Fedorov Oldest to Win Game 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical <\/span>significance<\/span> to the game. We\u2019ll <\/span>remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for April 28th, featuring Sergei Fedorov<\/a><\/strong>.
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Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n

Sergei Fedorov<\/a> is Oldest to Get a Game-Winning Goal in Game 7<\/h3>\n

2009:<\/strong> The Washington Capitals<\/a> forward scores with four minutes, 59 seconds in regulation. Fedorov helps the Capitals beat the New York Rangers<\/a>, 2-1, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. The 39-year-old is the oldest to get a game-winning goal in Game 7 of a playoff series.<\/p>\n

In 1992, Fedorov made history while with the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. He scored in 16:13 of overtime to break a scoreless tie with the Minnesota North Stars<\/a>. The Russian beats Jon Casey<\/a><\/strong>, but the shot appears to go off the crossbar. However, he’s awarded the goal after video review and it’s the first game-winner to be awarded by review.<\/p>\n

Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n

1968: Jacques Lemaire<\/a><\/strong> scores 2:14 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> beat the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> in five games. Montreal books its fourth straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 win.<\/p>\n

1970: Jacques Plante<\/a><\/strong> gets his 14th and final playoff shutout in the St. Louis Blues<\/a> 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>. Plante makes 20 saves as the Blues take Game 5 of the semifinals.<\/p>\n

1984:<\/strong> Minnesota and the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> score a post-season record seven power-play goals. Edmonton’s five-goal third period powers an 8-5 victory in Game 3 of the Campbell Conference Final.<\/p>\n

1993: Dale Hunter<\/a><\/strong> cheapshots Pierre Turgeon<\/a><\/strong> into the boards in the New York Islanders Game 6 win over Washington. Turgeon scored but gets injured after the hit, which Hunter is suspended 21 games for.<\/p>\n

1998: Daniel Alfredsson<\/a><\/strong> gets his first post-season hat trick as the Ottawa Senators<\/a> beat the New Jersey Devils<\/a>, 4-3. The Swede’s goals help the Sens win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

2001: Alexander Mogilny<\/a><\/strong> gets a playoff-record four points in the second period as the Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, 6-5, in OT.<\/p>\n

2009:<\/strong> The Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> rally for two goals in the final 1:20 to beat the Devils, 4-3. Jussi Jokinen<\/a><\/strong> and Eric Staal<\/a><\/strong> provided goals as the Canes win Game 7 of the first round series.<\/p>\n

2014: Chris Kreider<\/a><\/strong> of the Rangers becomes the first player to score two game-winning goals in the same postseason in which he played his first NHL game. The rookie gives the Blueshirts a 3-1 over the Capitals in Game 1 of the Eastern semifinals.<\/p>\n

Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n

1955: Mel Bridgman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1964: Brad Shaw<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1969: Ted Donato<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1970: Nicklas Lidstrom<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1986: David Krejci<\/a>; Roman Polak<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1994: Joonas Korpisalo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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