Goal #2 is simply rediculous. He goes from a coasting pivot, receives a pass almost exactly at centre ice, and in no more than 3.5 seconds the puck is in the back of the net. Need I point out to those that claim the post-ACL tear Bure had lost his speed, that this is
after the first knee reconstruction.
I remember this game like yesterday. Stayed up til 3 or 4 in the morning to watch it, was late for class the next day because of it.
A career definining game for Bure, who despite the lingering image of a poor team player in the nhl, was the unquestionable leader of the Russian side (in both '98 and 02 - despite not having the C in the later tourney). Anyone who questions the heart/team play aspect of Bure's game hasn't seen how he played on the international stage.