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Miles Wood scores the winning goal in overtime

On A Night Of Ugly Goals, Miles Wood Dared To Be Pretty

Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 07: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in the second overtime to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 07, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vincent Trocheck Is Reaping

A giant replica of Stanley Cup, on April 17, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

A Bandwagoner’s Guide To The Second Round Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 04: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his over time winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 04, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by China Wong/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Leafs Are Not Enough

Connor Hellebuyck during the singing of O Canada

There’s Nothing To Do In Winnipeg But Wait

Andrei Vasilevskiy and Aleksander Barkov shake hands after the Panthers win

There’s Nothing Special About The Lightning Anymore

The Oilers Needed A Stuart Skinner Game

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 28: Arturs Silovs #31 and Teddy Blueger #53 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate after defeating the Nashville Predators during overtime of Game Four of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 28, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Arturs Silovs; Teddy Blueger

The Canucks Never Win That Game

Anze Kopitar celebrates his overtime game-winning goal

The Kings Are Bridging The Generation Gap

Ray Ratto

Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers celebrates his goal with teammates against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Two of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amerant Bank Arena on April 23, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.

The Panthers Might Love Overtime Even More Than We Do

This Puck Didn’t Go In

The Islanders Couldn’t Fake It For 60

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 22: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights is defended by Matt Duchene #95 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on April 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Death, Taxes, And Mark Stone Coming Off Long-Term IR For The Playoffs

Winnipeg Jets players salute the fans after their win

The Jets Ripped Up The Script

Dakota Joshua is congratulated by his teammates after scoring

Goals Make Goal Songs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Matt Rempe #73 of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Washington Capitals in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Matt Rempe Came Up Big

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 18: New York Rangers fans cheer on after the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at MetLife Stadium on February 18, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 6-5 in overtime. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dear Long-Suffering Fans: Keep It To Yourself

Arizona Coyotes arena in 1996, with a big coyote inflatable

Let’s Look Back On The Great Moments In Arizona Coyotes History

Alex Ovechkin leaves the ice after warmups

There’s Not Always Next Year

Lucas Raymond scores the game-winning goal

The Red Wings Are Still Alive! (For Now)

Coyotes Owner Releases Statement About How He Will Soon Release Statement

against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena on February 24, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.