In remembering Mike Bossy today, many #Isles and hockey fans will remember the game in which he scored twice in the third period to equal Maurice Richard's 50 goals in the first 50 games standard.
What you may forget is that he had a chance to break it.
What you may forget is that he had a chance to break it.
Bryan Trottier had set up Bossy for the record-tying goal ... the one played and replayed all the time. He had also started the play that led to goal #49 for Bossy ... both goals coming with less than five minutes to go.
That made the score NYI 6, QUE 4. BTW, both teams were then penalized for too many men on the ice.
Bossy and Trottier remained out on the ice for 4 on 4 hockey.
Stefan Persson broke into the Nords' zone and hit Bossy with a pass as the winger raced down the slot.
Bossy and Trottier remained out on the ice for 4 on 4 hockey.
Stefan Persson broke into the Nords' zone and hit Bossy with a pass as the winger raced down the slot.
Bossy drew the defender to him, then passed to Trottier, who scored his 19th goal to cap off the scoring.
You can see it all here:
You can see it all here:
Thrilled to hear @Dave_Stubbs talking about this with @JeffMarek ...
Dave mentioned he's in touch with Bryan Trottier. Please tell Trotts that #Isles nation is thinking about him. Thanks.
Dave mentioned he's in touch with Bryan Trottier. Please tell Trotts that #Isles nation is thinking about him. Thanks.
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