Game 6 of the 1980 Stanley Cup Final at Nassau Coliseum featured tension, controversy, and overtime drama. The Islanders entered with a 3-2 series lead and sought their first franchise Stanley Cup. The decisive moment for Philadelphia came in the first period when Butch Goring re-entered the offensive zone after Clark Gillies’ pass, which Flyers believed was clearly offside. Linesman Leon Stickle did not raise his arm, and the play led to an Islanders go-ahead goal. Replays indicate the puck left the zone as Goring touched it, a situation that would likely be reviewed and overturned in today’s NHL. The Islanders also scored amid debate over a possible high stick, and they ultimately won 5-4 in overtime on Bob Nystrom’s goal at 7:11.
"To make matters worse for Flyers fans, the Islanders' first goal also came amid arguments over a possible high stick from Denis Potvin. Although, to be fair, the replays on that one are still inconclusive. I think the goal would've stood. The Islanders eventually won 5-4 in overtime on Nystrom's iconic goal at 7:11 of OT, securing the first of four straight Stanley Cups and launching a run of 19 consecutive playoff series vi"
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