Bill was a true trailblazer in our game, becoming one of the first Black players to play in the NHL, following pioneers such as Willie O'Ree and playing alongside fellow Capital Mike Marson.
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 Hockey Hall of Fame has added memorabilia from Ovechkin's 895th career goal to its "NHL Today" showcase, including a jersey and the socks Ovechkin wore when he broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record.
