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Marty McSorley Stick Incident

1993 • NHL • Player Mistake • Equipment Violation
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THE STORY

In Game 2 of the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens, trailing 2–1, challenged Marty McSorley's stick for an illegal curve. McSorley received a minor penalty, leading to a 6-on-4 power play where Eric Desjardins scored the tying goal. Desjardins then scored the overtime winner, giving the Canadiens a 3–2 victory and tying the series at 1–1.

TEAMS / PEOPLE: Marty McSorley, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings

WHY IT MATTERS

This pivotal moment shifted the momentum of the series, contributing to the Canadiens' eventual 4–1 series win and their 24th Stanley Cup championship. (nhl.com)

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