Smith's 1986 Game 7 Goal in Own Net
On April 30, 1986 during Game 7 against the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oiler rookie defenseman Steve Smith attempted to clear the puck from behind the goal line, only to have the puck ricochet off Grant Fuhr's skates and into the net. Smith's accidental goal in his own team's net proved to be the game and series winner. Smith went on to a solid NHL career but will forever be known as the player singled out for derailing a potential 5-peat Stanley Cup Championship Dynasty for the Edmonton Oilers. The Calgary Flames would eventually lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Finals.
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