{"id":75577,"date":"2020-05-18T09:30:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T13:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=75577"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:32","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-brian-skrudland-scores-fastest-ot-goal-in-final-for-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/05\/18\/today-in-hockey-history-brian-skrudland-scores-fastest-ot-goal-in-final-for-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Brian Skrudland Scores Fastest OT Goal in Final for Montreal Canadiens"},"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 18th, featuring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skrudbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian Skrudland<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skrudbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian Skrudland<\/a> Scores in Nine Seconds<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1986:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> forward scores nine seconds into overtime as they beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flames\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calgary Flames<\/a>, 3-2. Skrudland beats <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vernomi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Vernon<\/a><\/strong> to help the Habs tie the Stanley Cup Final at one game apiece. He finishes off a 2-on-1 break to give Montreal the victory.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ccduZRTZVdA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Skrudland is the first player since <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wentwcy01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cy Wentworth<\/a><\/strong> in 1931 to score his first playoff goal in overtime of the Stanley Cup Final. Montreal would go on to win the series in five games. The title would be the 23rd in franchise history and 17th in their last 18 appearances.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\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> rides off into the sunset with his final Stanley Cup as a player. The Canadiens beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>, 3-2, in Game 7.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/richahe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henri Richard<\/a><\/strong> scores twice and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/drydeke01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ken Dryden<\/a><\/strong> makes 31 saves to get the victory. It&#8217;s Beliveau&#8217;s 10th championship as a player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1973:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a> defenceman <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/orrbo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobby Orr<\/a><\/strong> wins the Norris Trophy for the sixth straight year. It&#8217;s the first time a player has won an individual award that many times in a row.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1978:<\/strong> Montreal&#8217;s streak of 11 straight Final game wins ends with a 4-0 Game 3 loss to Boston.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/cheevge01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gerry Cheevers<\/a><\/strong> makes 16 saves and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcnabpe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peter McNab<\/a><\/strong> gets a goal and an assist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1990: <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> celebrates his 30th birthday with a hat trick and two assists. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/oilers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> beat Boston, 7-2, in Game 2 of the final. Kurri is the second player after <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> to get 200 post-season points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1993: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lebeast01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephan Lebeau<\/a><\/strong> scores 6:21 of the second overtime as the Canadiens with their sixth straight overtime game. His tally helps the Habs beat the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/islanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> New York Islanders<\/a> 4-3 Game 2 in the Wales Conference Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1997:<\/strong> Gretzky gets his 10th post-season hat trick in a 5-4 Game 2 win by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a>. The Rangers take the win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> in the Eastern Conference Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> reach the Final for the first time in 16 years. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/malonry01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Malone<\/a><\/strong> scores twice and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fleurma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a><\/strong> stops 21 shots in a 6-0 Game 6 win over the Flyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnsty01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Johnson<\/a>&#8216;<\/strong>s hat trick leads the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> to a 6-2 Game 2 win over the Rangers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong>:The<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/knights\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> get within a game of the final with a 3-2 Game 4 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1959: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellsja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jay Wells<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1960: <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>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/ashtobr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brent Ashton<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foxji01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Fox<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1962: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chabojo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Chabot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1963: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcsorma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marty McSorley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1980: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/malhoma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manny Malhotra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1972: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stevetu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turner Stevenson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1976: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tverdol01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oleg Tverdovsky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1994: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/driedch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Driedger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; 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