{"id":75724,"date":"2020-05-20T09:30:05","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T13:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=75724"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:35","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-buffalo-sabres-win-1975-fog-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/05\/20\/today-in-hockey-history-buffalo-sabres-win-1975-fog-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Buffalo Sabres Win 1975 Fog Game"},"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 20th, featuring the 1975 Fog Game.<\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3>Sabres Win 1975 Fog Game over Flyers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1975:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/sabres\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, 5-4, in overtime of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. A hot and humid night combined with a non-air conditioned rink create fog on the ice. Play is interrupted five times during regulation by the conditions.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/video\/embed\/memories-fog-game-in-buffalo\/t-277350912\/c-51992703?autostart=false\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hajtbi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bill Hajt<\/a><\/strong> scores midway through the third period to force overtime. The fog further halts play seven times during the overtime period before <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberre01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rene Robert<\/a><\/strong> scores 18:29 into overtime. Flyers goalie <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/parenbe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bernie Parent<\/a><\/strong> couldn&#8217;t see Robert&#8217;s shot before it won the Sabres the game.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1979:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/coyotes\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> win the final AVCO World Trophy in six games over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/oilers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>. It&#8217;s the final game in World Hockey Association history before the merger with the NHL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1986:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flames\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calgary Flames<\/a> have a wild sequence of four goals in 1:34.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ottojo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Otto<\/a><\/strong> puts Calgary ahead but<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithbo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobby Smith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nasluma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mats Naslund<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gainebo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob Gainey<\/a><\/strong> score quickly to give Montreal a 4-2 lead. The Canadiens would win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, 5-3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1992:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> get their 10th straight post-season win with a 4-3 OT win in Game 3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roenije01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Roenick<\/a><\/strong> scores 2:45 of overtime as the Blackhawks beat the Oilers in the Campbell Conference Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1993:<\/strong> Montreal wins its record seventh straight playoff OT game with a 2-1 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/islanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Islanders<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/carbogu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guy Carbonneau<\/a><\/strong> scores 12:34 into overtime as the Habs win Game 3 of the Wales Conference Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1997: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lindrer01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Lindros<\/a><\/strong>&#8216; first post-season hat trick helps the Flyers beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a>, 6-3, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2002:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/red-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> defenceman <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chelich01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Chelios<\/a><\/strong> is the first American-born player to play 200 playoff games. <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> gets his 100th post-season assist, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> win in overtime, 4-3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2007: <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> scores 11:57 into the third period as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/ducks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> rally past Detroit, 2-1. Anaheim takes a 3-2 win Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kucheni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikita Kucherov<\/a><\/strong> scores 3:33 into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning win 6-5 in Game 3 over the Rangers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/abergpo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pontus Aberg<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s winner leads the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/predators\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nashville Predators<\/a> to a 3-1 Game 5 win over the Ducks.<\/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> reach the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season with a 2-1 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>1940: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mikitst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stan Mikita<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1946: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/patricr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Patrick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1950: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lambeyv01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yvon Lambert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1965: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/grimsst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stu Grimson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1967: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/beersbo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob Beers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1970: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/y\/yorkja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason York<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1977: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/toskave01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vesa Toskala<\/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\/53131193\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 72.72727% 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\/53131193?et=vcRjQP9GS7ZleSCLxZ8U_Q&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=WqDp90kI5yIVV_bohDW5ZwYEHp9KO_l13_n_orkZRY8=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"432\" 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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