"Let's think of some examples using these defining characteristics. Game 7 of the 2013 first round series between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs has a lot of the aforementioned characteristics. We see the miraculous comeback in the form of Boston erasing a 4-1 deficit in the final ten minutes of the game. The high stakes factor has an easy answer: whoever wins advances to play the New York Rangers in the second round of the playoffs."
"the Winnipeg Jets' Game 7 triumph over the St Louis Blues in the opening round of last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite being down 3-1 with two minutes to play, a goal from Vladislav Namestnikov brought the Jets within a goal of the Blues before Cole Perfetti tipped a shot home with just under two seconds left in the game. The iconic moment and epic comeback both fit into that passage; Winnipeg would end up winning the game 4-3 in double overtime."
Historic hockey games often combine miraculous comebacks, high stakes, and a memorable defining moment. Examples include the Miracle on Ice, the Washington Capitals' two series-clinchers in 2018, and the Boston Bruins' 4-1 Game 7 comeback against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Game 7 of the 2013 first-round series featured Boston erasing a 4-1 deficit in the final ten minutes and Patrice Bergeron's overtime goal to complete the comeback and secure advancement. The Winnipeg Jets' recent Game 7 win over the St Louis Blues saw Namestnikov and Cole Perfetti engineer a last-minute rally, culminating in a 4-3 double-overtime victory. Heading into the 2026 Stadium Series, Tampa Bay and Boston entered the game in different yet similar positions, with Tampa Bay battling Detroit and Montreal for the Atlantic Division lead; a loss would bring Boston within three points.
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