May 18 NHL History

1986: Brian Skrudland scores the fastest overtime goal in Stanley Cup Playoff history when he beats goaltender Mike Vernon nine seconds into OT to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames in Game 2 of the Final at the Saddledome. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com site shares the May 18 history of Bobby Orr winning the Norris Trophy, Brian Skrudland scores the fastest overtime goal in Stanley Cup Playoff history, Beliveau retires and more.

Edmonton Oilers history of May 18, 1980

1990: Jari Kurri scores three goals — his seventh career playoff hat trick, tying Rocket Richard and Wayne Gretzky — in the Oilers’ 7-2 win over the Boston… — edmontonjournal.com
Jari Kurri scores hat-trick in Game 2 win over Boston Bruins, May 18, 1990

The May 18 Day in Hockey History

1971 - Montreal’s Henri Richard scored twice to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 win at Chicago, in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal... — www.greatesthockeylegends.com
The Greatest Hockey Legends site gives us a taste of history with Richard lights the lamps twice in game 7, a new 33 year-old Canuck Coach, birthdays for Kuri, Ashton, Fox, Tverdovsky, Chabot, and more.

The Hockey Writers share May 18 History

The winningest franchise in National Hockey League history had plenty to celebrate on this date throughout the decades. — thehockeywriters.com
The top events on the ice for the date of May 18 are shared such as the Habs with their 17th Cup, a final hat collection for the Great One, the Canadiens streak is snapped, and more.