April 28 has seen its fair share of historic Stanley Cup Playoff moments, from legendary shutouts to game-winning goals and milestone achievements. Let's take a trip back in time to revisit some of the best highlights this date has given hockey fans.
In 1970, Jacques Plante recorded his final career postseason shutout, while Patrick Roy made history in 2001 by becoming the first goalie to earn 16 playoff shutouts. Sergei Federov also made his mark with clutch overtime goals, and the Carolina Hurricanes had some unforgettable comebacks on this day.
Other memorable events include Jacques Lemaire's overtime heroics, wild power-play goals in the Campbell Conference Final, and the Toronto Maple Leafs appointing Gord Stellick as the youngest general manager in NHL history. From historic moments to milestone achievements, April 28 is a date filled with excitement in the world of hockey.
