Chara will break the record for most Game 7s played Wednesday

[Trap Jesus]

This will be his 14th Game 7, which will surpass Patrick Roy and Scott Stevens' 13. Bergeron and Krejci are also getting up there with 12 and 11 respectively. The bold names include Bruins vs. Blues Game 7.

Zdeno Chara: 14
Patrick Roy: 13
Scott Stevens: 13
Glenn Anderson: 12
Nicklas Backstrom: 12
Patrice Bergeron: 12
Ken Daneyko: 12
Alex Ovechkin: 12
Stephane Yelle: 12
Dave Andreychuk: 11
Doug Gilmour: 11
David Krejci: 11
Al MacInnis: 11
Mark Recchi: 11

Info pieced together from this news article:

NHL.com Media Site

Backstrom/Ovechkin had not played Game 7 vs. the Hurricanes at the time.

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[Montreal Shadow]

What’s Chara’ record in game 7?

 

[Trap Jesus]

What’s Chara’ record in game 7?

6-7 overall

Bergeron: 6-5
Krejci: 6-4
Marchand: 6-2
Johansson: 3-4
Rask: 3-2

 

[Trap Jesus]

The most Game 7s for the Blues (includes Bruins vs. Blues):

Gunnarsson: 5 (3-1)
Maroon: 5 (1-3)

 

[Ivo]

Chara lost his first 5 game 7s. Has been 6-2 since.

 

[compan]

and doing it with a broken jaw

 

[TheTotalPackage]

The guy is a freak of nature.

 

[ZJuice]

Massive respect to Chara. It’s unfortunate his teammate is Marchand, otherwise I’d be cheering for the Bruins. Blues are making it hard for me to cheer for them too though..

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Nothing but respect for Chara. What an amazing athlete and career.

 

[koyvoo]

I think this kid could carve out a real future in this league.

 

[Ginger Papa]

I think this kid could carve out a real future in this league.

Well Played sir, well played. As much as I dislike the Bruins, I have always had a soft spot for everyone who has played Major Junior & Junior A in British Columbia, (Chara, Buff, Price, Gallagher, Benn, etc...). Chara is the man who casts a shadow that the rest of the NHL play in.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Chara lost his first 5 game 7s. Has been 6-2 since.

Well, his first three game 7’s were as a member of the Senators who are 0-6 all time in game 7. Now he plays for a team that has a chance to win when they hit the ice in a game 7.

 

[Rorschach]

On the other hand...

Justin Williams is NOT on this list, but...
...is 8-1 in Game 7s
...has 7 goals in Game 7s (tied for first, all-time)
...has 15 points in Game 7s (first, all-time)

So he tops or ties for first all these guys who are on the list despite not being on the list.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Chara's just on a mission this season. Would be cool to see him once again lift the Cup higher than anyone ever has.

On the other hand...

Justin Williams is NOT on this list, but...
...is 8-1 in Game 7s
...has 7 goals in Game 7s (tied for first, all-time)
...has 15 points in Game 7s (first, all-time)

So he tops or ties for first all these guys who are on the list despite not being on the list.

Wow, that's really neat!

 

[compan]

Well Played sir, well played. As much as I dislike the Bruins, I have always had a soft spot for everyone who has played Major Junior & Junior A in British Columbia, (Chara, Buff, Price, Gallagher, Benn, etc...). Chara is the man who casts a shadow that the rest of the NHL play in.

Both because of his height and legacy

 

[KnightofBoston]

On the other hand...

Justin Williams is NOT on this list, but...
...is 8-1 in Game 7s
...has 7 goals in Game 7s (tied for first, all-time)
...has 15 points in Game 7s (first, all-time)

So he tops or ties for first all these guys who are on the list despite not being on the list.

What’s his record in game 4?

 

[Shakey Rustie]

How many game 7s did Wade Redden play?

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Real men win in 6

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Massive respect to Chara. It’s unfortunate his teammate is Marchand, otherwise I’d be cheering for the Bruins. Blues are making it hard for me to cheer for them too though..

I get that, for sure. he's a dirty little bastard. But he's also such a good player, that if you had him on your team, you'd love what he does for your team, even if you have to hold your nose a little about it.

But come on, you can cheer for the Bruins, just for Chara!

 

[Coach Parker]

An iconic photograph that personifies hockey could possibly happen Wednesday; Zdeno Chara hoisting the cup with his jaw wired shut and cannot scream or cheer due to it. It would sum up the level of pain and determination that these players on both teams put themselves through to win it.

Richard with the cut over his eye and humbling handshake from the Bruins. Chara hoisting and just staring out at the cameras or up into the sky.

 

[frisco]

An iconic photograph that personifies hockey could possibly happen Wednesday; Zdeno Chara hoisting the cup with his jaw wired shut and cannot scream or cheer due to it. It would sum up the level of pain and determination that these players on both teams put themselves through to win it.

Nice jinx.

My Best-Carey

 

[Coach Parker]

Nice jinx.

My Best-Carey

No, I worded it carefully. Also, nothing trumps the paper jinx in St.Louis if you believe in jinxes.

 

[Bruinaura]

I think this kid could carve out a real future in this league.

Wait until his growth spurt kicks in

 

[Prince Pasta]

What’s Chara’ record in game 7?

him Krejci and Bergy are 6-2 since the Philly debacle (incidentally Marchand entered the scene the next year?)

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

Well, his first three game 7’s were as a member of the Senators who are 0-6 all time in game 7. Now he plays for a team that has a chance to win when they hit the ice in a game 7.

Why did I completely wipe out his Senators career from my memory?