The 1987 Edmonton Oilers entered the Stanley Cup Finals as the greatest hockey team ever, boasting 7 future Hall of Famers and two Stanley Cups under their belt. The Philadelphia Flyers, on the other hand, entered the series with a rookie goalie as their only hope, playing like they had nothing to lose. What resulted from this matchup was one of the most iconic Game 7s in hockey history.

After winning five Stanley Cups with the greatest dynasty in the history of modern hockey, Mark Messier risked his legacy to accomplish the impossible: winning in New York City.