The Montreal Canadiens were hosting the Detroit Red Wings in the championship showdown. Detroit was holding a slim 2-1 lead late in the third period.
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That's when Irvin realized what the sheepish announcer must have realized moments earlier. The announcer had mistakenly called the last minute of play a full minute too early. Irvin was said to have been irate, blaming the announcer for costing Montreal the game.
Detroit did hang on to win the game 3-1. They went on to sweep the series and win the Stanley Cup in four games.
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