{"id":75220,"date":"2020-05-14T09:30:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T13:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=75220"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:28","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-2009-10-philadelphia-flyers-rally-from-0-3-hole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/05\/14\/today-in-hockey-history-2009-10-philadelphia-flyers-rally-from-0-3-hole\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: 2009-10 Philadelphia Flyers Rally From 0-3 Hole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll 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 May 14th, featuring the 2009-10 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3>2009-10 Philadelphia Flyers Complete Rally<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2010: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gagnesi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simon Gagne<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s power-play goal helps the Flyers beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a> 4-3 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Philadelphia is the third team and first in 35 years to rally from an 0-3 hole. The Flyers even rallied from three goals down in Game 7.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanrija01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James van Riemsdyk<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartnsc01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Hartnell<\/a> <\/strong>and <span id=\"token-8021EC1F600D5263784B9\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brierda01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Briere<\/a><\/strong> each score to help the Flyers get back in the game. Gagne scores with 7:08 left in regulation. Philadelphia joins the 1942<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> and 1975 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/islanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Islanders<\/a> to win a series after losing the first three games. The 2014 Los Angeles Kings turn the trick four post-seasons later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Memories: Flyers erase 3-0 series deficit vs. Bruins\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1ol75KVnfME?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1977:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> complete a dominant season with a four-game sweep of Boston in the Stanley Cup Final. <strong><span id=\"token-A9C1E45E5FB295627D587\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lemaija01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacques Lemaire<\/a><\/span><\/strong> scores both goals for the Habs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1985: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coffepa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Coffey<\/a><\/strong> gets the points record for defencemen in a playoff game with six. He gets a goal and five assists in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/oilers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> 10-5 Game 5 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gretzwa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Gretzky<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Jarri Kurri<\/strong> each score twice in the Campbell Conference Final victory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1993: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/volekda01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Volek<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s OT-goal helps the Islanders dethrone the two-time champion <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>, 4-3. Volek&#8217;s two goals lead the Isles to a Game 7 victory in the Patrick Division Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1995:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/devils\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> close down the Boston Garden with a 3-2 Game 5 win in the first round over Boston. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oatesad01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Oates<\/a><\/strong> scores the last goal on the vaunted ice.<\/p>\n<p><b>2003<\/b><strong>: <span id=\"token-6475F6FFC800ADDBF9AB2\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gigueje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean-Sebastien Giguere<\/a><\/span><\/strong> ties a playoff record with his third consecutive shutoutas the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/ducks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mighty Ducks of Anaheim<\/a> beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/wild\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Wild<\/a>, 3-0. He makes 35 saves in Game 3 of the Western Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2008: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/modanmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Modano<\/a><\/strong> becomes the highest-scoring American in the playoffs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas Stars<\/a> 3-1 win in Game 1 of the Western Final. Modano scores a goal to give 145 career playoff points in the victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/red-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2011: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rolosdw01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dwayne Roloson<\/a><\/strong> ties <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/plantja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacques Plante<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s record with his eighth straight post-season wins by a goalie over 40. Roloson helps the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> beat Boston, 5-2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> Montreal ties a league-record with its 14th Game 7 win in a 3-1 second-round victory over Boston.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/audymjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Marchessault<\/a><\/strong> scores twice as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/knights\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> are the first team to win nine playoff games in their first season. Vegas tops the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a>, 3-1, in Game 2 of the West final.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1929: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/worslgu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gump Worsley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1951: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/plantpi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre Plante<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1954: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gareda01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Danny Gare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1958: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tambest01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Tambellini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1959: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vaiveri01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick Vaive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1961: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vigneal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alain Vigneault<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2002: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheja02,hugheja03&amp;search=Jack+Hughes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/99559510\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 78.78788% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/99559510?et=hp7Px-cUTEJU-AfxVwHqdQ&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=X030aGYFr6JvC0SdpBDraBY-YyA171odR5IS3swDRGM=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"468\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. 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