May 25, 1978 • Conn Smythe Trophy winner Larry Robinson assisted on Mario Tremblay’s Stanley Cup-winning goal to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game Six. Robinson was one of three Canadiens, including Doug Jarvis and Steve Shutt, who appeared in all 95 games during the 1977-78 season.
May 25, 1985 • Edmonton Oilers center Wayne Gretzky notched three goals in the first period of a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers to tie an NHL record for one Final period. Three players— Toronto’s Harvey “Busher” Jackson (April 5, 1932), Detroit’s Ted Lindsay (April 5, 1955) and Montreal’s Maurice “Rocket” Richard (April 6, 1957)—previously shared the mark.
May 25, 1989 • The Calgary Flames captured their first Stanley Cup title with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game Six of the 1989 Final. Goaltender Mike Vernon recorded his 16th victory of the postseason, tying an NHL playoff record set by Edmonton’s Grant Fuhr the previous year, and defenseman Al MacInnis won the Conn Smythe Trophy after leading all playoff scorers with totals of 7-24-31 in 22 games.
May 25, 2002 • Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy appeared in his 237th career playoff game, passing Mark Messier to assume first place on the all-time playoff games played list. The Avalanche defeated the Detroit Red Wings, 3-2, in Game Four of the Western Conference Final. Roy also holds playoff records for career wins, shutouts and minutes.
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