The year was 1986. The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers were facing off in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third time in their young rivalry. At the time, the Flames had never beaten Edmonton in the post-season, getting oh so close in 1984 before losing in seven games.
But in 1986 fate – and a passing gaffe from Steve Smith – was on their side.
It was April 30, 1986 at Northlands Coliseum. The series was tied at 3-3, with the Flames having squandered a chance to clinch the series at the Olympic Saddledome 48 hours prior – the Flames allowed five unanswered goals to blow a 2-0 second period lead and lose 5-2.