Kevin Biestra Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) It's not the first playoff victory ever by the Canucks, earlier in this series, but it is the Canucks and the NHL dynasty 1970s Canadiens going to overtime in the 5th game of that storied series, and a good representation of those hard fighting Canucks and that year's hero - and in 4th place with room to spare in my books for greatest Canuck goalie of all time - Gary Smith. Another classic David and Goliath matchup... "Suitcase" Gary Smith vs. Hall of Famer Ken Dryden Andre Boudrias vs. Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur Don Lever vs. Hall of Famer Jacques Lemaire Dennis Kearns vs Hall of Famer Serge Savard Bob Dailey vs. Hall of Famer Larry Robinson John Gould vs. Hall of Famer Steve Shutt Bobby Lalonde vs. Hall of Famer Yvan Cournoyer Bob Murray vs. Hall of Famer Guy Lapointe Ron Seldbauer vs. Hall of Famer Henri Richard Gerry O'Flaherty vs. Hall of Famer Bob Gainey Some fine saves by the legend Gary Smith are on display here. And a Canucks team with a never say die attitude. Edited April 8, 2020 by Kevin Biestra 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks for posting this. Amazing how much the game has changed. The sticks are so much different, guys really can't fire it. Imagine Hughes out there with that much open ice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thank-you for posting this. It was fun to watch. I remember the series and 3 of my favorite players were in that series. Kenny in goal for Montreal, Suitcase Smith, Lapointe and Chris Odlesen (Probably miss spelled the name). Honorable mention goes out to Bill Daily. I was so upset when we traded Daily to Philly was a big mistake. Thanks again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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