THE STORY
On May 10, 1979, during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semifinals at the Montreal Forum, the Boston Bruins were leading 4-3 with 2:34 remaining when they were penalized for having too many men on the ice. On the ensuing power play, Guy Lafleur scored to tie the game, and Yvon Lambert netted the overtime winner, eliminating the Bruins from the playoffs. (nhl.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Boston Bruins; Montreal Canadiens; Don Cherry
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident is a pivotal moment in NHL history, highlighting the critical impact of bench management errors in high-stakes playoff games.