{"id":75349,"date":"2020-05-16T09:30:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T13:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=75349"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:30","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-detroit-red-wings-steve-yzerman-wins-game-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/05\/16\/today-in-hockey-history-detroit-red-wings-steve-yzerman-wins-game-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman Wins Game 7"},"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 16th, featuring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/y\/yzermst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Yzerman<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/y\/yzermst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Yzerman<\/a> Ends Series in Dramatic Fashion<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1996:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/red-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> captain scores 1:15 into the second overtime to get a 1-0 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Louis Blues<\/a>. Yzerman&#8217;s long slap shot beats Blues goalie <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caseyjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jon Casey<\/a><\/strong> and fires up the crowd at Joe Louis Arena. The shot comes in from the blue line and goes over Casey&#8217;s blocker side.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XylDF7_nhIM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/osgooch01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Osgood<\/a><\/strong> makes 29 saves for the shutout for the Red Wings while Casey stops 29 shots. Detroit&#8217;s run to the Cup would end at the hands of archrival <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> in six games. The Avalanche would win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1926: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/adamsja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Adams<\/a><\/strong> is named general manager and coach of the Detroit Cougars. The team becomes the Red Wings and Adams controls the team for 35 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1971: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/belivje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean Beliveau<\/a><\/strong> nets his final two Stanley Cup points in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> 4-3 Game 6 win. Beliveau gets a pair of assists as they force a Game 7 against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1976:<\/strong> Montreal starts a run of four straight Stanley Cups with a 5-3 Game 4 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/laflegu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guy Lafleur<\/a><\/strong> gets the game-winner while the Flyers<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/leachre01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reggie Leach<\/a><\/strong> gets the Conn Smythe for a record 19 post-season goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1982:<\/strong> The<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/islanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> New York Islanders<\/a> are the first American team to win three straight Cups in a row.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bossymi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Bossy<\/a><\/strong> gets the last two of his 17 playoff goals to get the Conn Smythe. The Isles sweep the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> with a 3-1 win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1985: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kurrija01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jari Kurri<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s record third hat trick in the same playoffs helps the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/oilers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> beat the Blackhaws, 8-2. The Game 6 win gives the Oilers the Campbell Conference crown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/kings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> reach the conference final for the third year in a row. Los Angeles beats the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/ducks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a>, 6-2, in Game 7. It&#8217;s also the last game of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/selante01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teemu Selanne<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s storied career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crosbsi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sidney Crosby<\/a><\/strong> breaks an eight-game pointless streak with an OT-goal in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>, 3-2, win in Game 2. Crosby&#8217;s first overtime playoff winner helps the Pens beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> in the Eastern Conference final.<\/p>\n<p><b>2018: <\/b><strong><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>becomes the first player in NHL history to score a goal in the first minute and the last minute of a playoff game. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/knights\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> forward&#8217;s two goals lead to a 4-2 Game 3 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> in the Western final.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1935: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithfl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Floyd Smith<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1950: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=stewajo01,stewajo02&amp;search=John+Stewart&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Stewart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1977: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gigueje01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean-Sebastien Giguere<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1983: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellwky01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Wellwood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1984: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fleisto01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tomas Fleischmann<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1985: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/perryco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corey Perry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1992: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Skinner<\/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\/172892140\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 74.747475% 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\/172892140?et=LrKGasCyT79vldcYGhVT_A&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=mnMFSa9J8DSviyMdk5L8P3QWEXa4sPAa7rEsfkGQbH4=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"444\" 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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