25 Greatest Announcer Calls in NHL Playoff History

Nothing can match the excitement of the NHL playoffs, which is why the announcer calls during these games become almost as famous as the moment being depicted. 

These are calls that fans will never forget and can recite word-for-word.

Let's look at the 25 greatest announcer calls in NHL playoff history.

Lanny Wins the Stanley Cup

Lanny McDonald won the Stanley Cup for the first time in his great career during the 1989 season.

Brad May!

May day! May day!

One of the most exciting calls in NHL history as the Sabres eliminated the Bruins from the playoffs in 1993.

Boston Finally Defeats Montreal

Cam Neely and the Bruins finally beat the rival Canadiens after years of playoff failures.

Matteau!

This is one of the best calls of the last 25 years.

Maybe we will see another Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Rangers and Devils this season.

Brad Park's Heroics

One of the best defensemen in Bruins' history wins Game 7 with a slap shot.

Bourque Gets His Cup

Many think this is the greatest moment in hockey history, and it's hard to disagree.

Off the Floor, on the Board

Paul Kariya comes back after getting drilled by Scott Stevens to lead the Anaheim Mighty Ducks to victory over the New Jersey Devils.

49 Years Is over

The Blackhawks finally won the Stanley Cup on an overtime goal in Game 6 by Patrick Kane to end nearly five decades of heartbreak.

Lemieux Iconic Goal

Mario Lemieux dances around multiple Minnesota North Stars players for one of the greatest goals in Stanley Cup Finals history.

Messier Forces Game 7

New York Rangers captain Mark Messier guaranteed victory in Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, and he made good on his promise.

Jokinen Beats the Buzzer

Jussi Jokinen barely beats the buzzer to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the New Jersey Devils and even their first-round series.

Easter Epic

The New York Islanders prevailed in the four-overtime playoff game in 1987 named the "Easter Epic" after Pat LaFontaine finally broke the tie.

"Summer Time Is Coming to Philadelphia"

The Bruins swept the Flyers from the second round of the playoffs last year with an emphatic Game 4 victory.

Flyers Shock the Bruins

The Bruins lost a 3-0 series lead to the Flyers in the 2010 East Semis and entered a summer of frustration.

Boston got revenge the next season by sweeping the Flyers out of the playoffs.

Red Wings Regain the Throne

The Red Wings beat the Flyers in the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals with an incredible goal by Darren McCarty.

Drury Defeats the Rangers

The Rangers are defeated by Chris Drury of the Buffalo Sabres, who would later play for the Blueshirts.

Nemesis Defeated

The Vancouver Canucks could have used some of this magic this season to avoid a first-round defeat to the Los Angeles Kings.

Trevor Linden

Canucks star Trevor Linden braves injury to play in Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals.

Devils Move to the East Finals

The Devils earned a trip to the conference finals on a goal by Grant Marshall en route to their 2003 Stanley Cup title.

Capitals Knock out the Defending Champs

Capitals forward Joel Ward's goal in overtime sent the Boston Bruins home for the summer and ended their Stanley Cup defense.

Orr Wins the Stanley Cup

The NHL's most famous goal is one of the most famous announcer calls as well.

Yzerman's Amazing Goal

Steve Yzerman's goal from the blue line shocked the St. Louis Blues and gave the Detroit Red Wings a series-winning moment.

The Drought Ends

The New York Rangers winning the 1994 Stanley Cup is one of the greatest moments in New York sports history.

The Flyers Are Champions

The Flyers are hoping they have a similar call this season, and it certainly could happen.

Devils Edge the Stars

The Devils playoff success continued into the 21st century with their second Stanley Cup title in team history.