Gretzky’s OT goal vs McDavid’s OT goal

[Cloned]

It’s actually funny how similar these are.

The audible gasp of the Calgary crowd as soon as he touches the puck, before the shot is even taken, like they know their team is f***ed already.

The “clank” sound of the puck hitting part of the bar.

The fact that both were assisted by their favourite wingman (Kurri and Drai) on nothing plays, but where the wingmen knew exactly where to pass the puck to.

Sather and Woodcroft celebrating on the elevated part of the bench.

Click to read more...

 

[nabob]

I’ll take the SH Gretzky goal still. Absolute cannon that was sniped.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I vote a tie. You are never short handed when Wayne is on the ice.

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

I love 97...but that 99 slapper is engrained in my childhood memories

 

[McShogun99]

Gretzky goal will always be in my memory but the Mcdavid goal ended the series. The greatest Oilers vs Flames goal will always be Tikkanen’s game 7 OT winner.

 

[Cloned]

Gretzky goal will always be in my memory but the Mcdavid goal ended the series. The greatest Oilers vs Flames goal will always be Tikkanen’s game 7 OT winner.

As weak as the Markstrom goal was, the Tikkanen goal on Vernon was worse lol.

 

[JordanGalhanth]

What (kind of) surprises me is how it's the exact same building, but the 1988 goal looks like it was either zoomed out more or shot from a much higher camera deck.

The sound of the net seems to be more of a "clunk" in Gretzky's goal vs. a "ping" in Connor's. Were the nets made with different dimensions or metals back then?

 

[TheNumber4]

It’s actually funny how similar these are.

The audible gasp of the Calgary crowd as soon as he touches the puck, before the shot is even taken, like they know their team is f***ed already.

The “clank” sound of the puck hitting part of the bar.

The fact that both were assisted by their favourite wingman (Kurri and Drai) on nothing plays, but where the wingmen knew exactly where to pass the puck to.

Sather and Woodcroft celebrating on the elevated part of the bench.

I love how we’ve been shitting on Calgary and their fans when it matters most for a good 49 years now.

 

[redgrant]

Edmonton memories are Gretzky and McDavid. Calgary memories are Mustache McDonald and Johnny.

 

[ZJuice]

It’s actually funny how similar these are.

The audible gasp of the Calgary crowd as soon as he touches the puck, before the shot is even taken, like they know their team is f***ed already.

The “clank” sound of the puck hitting part of the bar.

The fact that both were assisted by their favourite wingman (Kurri and Drai) on nothing plays, but where the wingmen knew exactly where to pass the puck to.

Sather and Woodcroft celebrating on the elevated part of the bench.

That pass by Kurri I thought was Gretzky. Smart play

I loved that old school slapper goal. More of those needed

 

[snipes]

Could listen to the sound of that bar and in all day long

 

[Fourier]

I voted tie. I think Gretzky's goal is more iconic but I think McDavid's goal is extremely important for the franchise.

 

[iCanada]

It’s actually funny how similar these are.

The audible gasp of the Calgary crowd as soon as he touches the puck, before the shot is even taken, like they know their team is f***ed already.

The “clank” sound of the puck hitting part of the bar.

The fact that both were assisted by their favourite wingman (Kurri and Drai) on nothing plays, but where the wingmen knew exactly where to pass the puck to.

Sather and Woodcroft celebrating on the elevated part of the bench.

Also both 5-4 goals scored on the 35th shot.

 

[belair]

I'll take McDavid's because he actually shot on a goaltender in position.

I understand that Vernon is one of the greats. But from where he was standing, there's no chance he was saving that shot.

 

[Cloned]

I'll take McDavid's because actually shot on a goaltender in position.

I understand that Vernon is one of the greats. But from where he was standing, there's no chance he was saving that shot.

Debatable if he’s one of the greats, he choked a lot in the playoffs.

On the other hand, Markstrom shriveled up into one of the smallest butterflies I’ve ever seen from a tall goalie on McDavid’s goal.

 

[illegalsmile]

I'm playing devils advocate and saying tie.

 

[CageRage]

I love 97...but that 99 slapper is engrained in my childhood memories

Exactly this.

 

[Mr Sakich]

The 97 goal was an opportunistic one based on a bunch of flame mistakes

Tkachuk lazy turnover at blue line
Hanafin lazy pass attempt to 13
13 Not engaging the dangerous player by turning away
Hanafin and Lindholm chasing drai while ignoring 97 ?????????
Tkachuk not recognizing danger of 97 and failure to rotate over to him
Markstrom getting cleanly beat

 

[CageRage]

What (kind of) surprises me is how it's the exact same building, but the 1988 goal looks like it was either zoomed out more or shot from a much higher camera deck.

The sound of the net seems to be more of a "clunk" in Gretzky's goal vs. a "ping" in Connor's. Were the nets made with different dimensions or metals back then?

The dimensions of the opening have stayed the same as far as I know, but the design of the nets has definitely changed. Doesn't surprise me that the sound is different.

 

[yukoner88]

Only thing missing from McDavid's, compared to Gretzky's, goal was the "up yours" to the crowd by the coach lol

 

[Cloned]

Only thing missing from McDavid's, compared to Gretzky's, goal was the "up yours" to the crowd by the coach lol

Woody’s “I’ve got better things to do, let’s hurry it up” stance was better.

 

[Fourier]

Only thing missing from McDavid's, compared to Gretzky's, goal was the "up yours" to the crowd by the coach lol

And no one did that better than Sather.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Also both 5-4 goals scored on the 35th shot.

That's wild! Love how history finds a way to repeat itself, especially in sports. Unfortunately for Leafs fans, it repeats itself every season.

 

[McSuper]

I voted tie. I think Gretzky's goal is more iconic but I think McDavid's goal is extremely important for the franchise.

This is how and voted and for the same reason .

 

[Drivesaitl]

And no one did that better than Sather.

Yep. Sathers reaction was indisputably classic. Up yours Calgary.