Datsyuk tried the same type of move earlier in the series with the same big rebound but noone was there to bang it home. This time, however, Darren Helm cleaned up the trash in front of the net for the impressive assist for Pavel. People said he did it just to show off but that is not the type of player he is. He systematically created a better shooting angle for himself. The result just happened to look goddamn amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7D4PcS5r3k - Gagne
This goal for the Lightning made it onto the list because of the slick passing and creative teamwork that was displayed. 8 crisp passes followed by a shot off the crossbar and then the finisher by Gagne. This was in the midst of an 8-2 skunking of Pittsburgh in game 5. Tampa later went on to win the series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PNHJJ26FSc - Vanek
With a possible advancing for Buffalo, Vanek scored this big goal to push their lead up to 2. It was a big cushion goal at the time from their big star player. He pulled a Malik (or Sedin if you prefer) and stuffed it 5 hole on the Flyers goalie. A very nice goal.
Easily the best of the first round. He undressed Legwand on Nashville and then deked out a sprawling Rinne for the goal. Keep in mind, however, that Legwand isn't a defenseman, just another forward playing the point on the powerplay. But it doesn't take away from the individual effort by Bobby Ryan. Unfortunately, this was the only good thing about the Ducks in this years playoffs.
Best game: Game 7 Chicago @ Vancouver
Just awesome. Every hockey fan enjoyed the hell out of this instant classic.
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