Last year, the Boston Bruins were a lock to clinch a berth to the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Simon Gagne happened.
Lightning Vs. Bruins, Game 7: Simon Gagne Thrives In Elimination Games At TD Garden
With a 3-0 series lead in hand, the B's went to overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4. Gagne, then with the Flyers, scored the overtime winner to force a Game 5. Gagne scored two goals in a 4-0 Philadelphia win, forcing Game 6.
He was quiet in that one, but in Game 7, Gagne’s third period dagger gave the Flyers a 4-3 game lead and ultimately a 4-3 series lead in what was perhaps the most incredible comeback in sports history.
He knows what it’s like to play in a huge game at TD Garden, and apparently he thrives in it. Three goals in his last two elimination games in that building.
Can he do it again on Friday night in Game 7?
For more on Friday’s Game 7, check in with our Eastern Conference Final series hub, as well as our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning and Stanley Cup of Chowder covering the Bruins.
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