THE STORY
On June 3, 1993, during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the Montreal Canadiens, Kings defenseman Marty McSorley was penalized for using an illegal stick with a blade curvature exceeding the NHL's half-inch limit. This penalty led to a Canadiens power-play goal, tying the game at 2-2 and eventually resulting in a 3-2 overtime victory for Montreal, evening the series at 1-1. (nhl.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
The incident remains a pivotal moment in Stanley Cup history, as the Canadiens capitalized on the penalty to secure a crucial win, contributing to their eventual championship.