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Today in Hockey History - May 31
The Hockey Writers blog posts that on May 31:
1987 - The Edmonton Oilers won their third championship in four seasons in game 7 over the Flyers.
2002 - Dominik Hasek stoned walled in the Colorado Avalanche as the Detroit Red Wings posted a 7-0 victory over the in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final.
2017 - Penguins' Jake Guentzel scored a pair of goals against the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
These May 31 posts and more await.
Frank Foyston Early Hockey Sensation
Joining the Detroit Cougars in 1925, Foyston immediately made his presence felt. His lightning-fast speed, dazzling stickhandling, and pinpoint accuracy earned him the nickname "Flash." He led the league in goals twice, mesmerized audiences with his acrobatic shots, and captained the team to their first Stanley Cup victory in 1926. Foyston wasn't just a scorer; he was a playmaker, setting up teammates with deft passes and orchestrating the Cougars' offensive attack.
This Day in Hockey History – May 25, 1990
The 1990 Edmonton Oilers Win Stanley Cup as Mark Messier says ‘This one’s for Gretzky’