NHL 3 Star Time Warp: December 5, 1970

From our "NHL 3 Star Time Warp" series on our Facebook Page: A look back at the 3 stars from NHL games played on November 5, 1970.

Third Star: Stan Mikita of the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks traveled to Minnesota to take on the North Stars and found themselves trailing 1-0 after the opening period thanks to a goal from Bill Goldsworthy. Chicago responded in impressive fashion, rattling off four straight goals. Stan Mikita got the comeback rolling at 3:01 of the second period, scoring his third goal of the 1970-71 season with help from Dennis Hull.

Mikita wasn't finished there. In the third period, he picked up assists on goals by Jerry Korab and Cliff Koroll, finishing the night with a goal and two helpers in Chicago’s 4-1 victory. Koroll nearly completed a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, recording a goal and a fight after dropping the gloves with J.P. Parise in the second period, but fell one assist short.

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Second Star: Ernie Wakely of the St. Louis Blues

At St. Louis Arena, Ernie Wakely turned aside all 29 shots he faced to backstop the Blues to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Wakely was particularly sharp against Nick Libett, who led Detroit with five shots but could not solve the Blues netminder.

While Wakely earned the clean sheet, Jim Lorentz provided the offensive spark, scoring the first two goals of the game for St. Louis. The combination of timely scoring and steady goaltending ensured the Blues skated away with the win.

First Star: Ed Giacomin of the New York Rangers

A tightly contested goaltending duel unfolded at Maple Leaf Gardens as Ed Giacomin and the New York Rangers edged Jacques Plante and the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. Giacomin was flawless, stopping all 38 shots he faced, while Plante was nearly as strong, making 30 saves on 31 shots.

The game's only goal came just 38 seconds into the second period when Pete Stemkowski scored his fourth of the season unassisted. Toronto pressed throughout the night, with Paul Henderson firing a game-high eight shots on goal and Norm Ullman adding seven, but Giacomin stood tall to secure the shutout and First Star honours.

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Mark Messier and Dave Lumley Set an NHL Record in 1981-82 (Wayne Gretzky Made History Too)

On March 28, 1982, hockey fans witnessed one of the most famous goals in NHL history when Wayne Gretzky scored his record-breaking 92nd goal of the season against the Los Angeles Kings. More than four decades later, it remains one of the sport’s most untouchable records.

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Highlights

• Wayne Gretzky scored his historic 92nd goal of the 1981-82 season

• Mark Messier scored just 14 seconds into the game

• Dave Lumley added another goal only 10 seconds later

• Edmonton set an NHL record with two goals in the first 24 seconds

• Glenn Anderson scored twice in the opening period

• Kings goalie Doug Keans allowed four goals on seven shots

• The Oilers defeated Los Angeles 6-2 at the Forum

• Dave Lumley finished with two points and 14 penalty minutes

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But before Gretzky made history at the Forum in Los Angeles, the Edmonton Oilers had already set another NHL record that still stands today.

Just 14 seconds into the opening period, Mark Messier beat Kings goaltender Doug Keans for his 47th goal of the season, with Lee Fogolin picking up the assist. Before the crowd had time to settle back into their seats, Dave Lumley struck just ten seconds later, scoring his 31st of the year with help from Kevin Lowe.

The two Edmonton goals came within the first 24 seconds of the game, establishing a new NHL record for the fastest two goals by one team to begin a game. The previous record of 29 seconds had been set by the Pittsburgh Penguins only one season earlier.

Things only got worse for Los Angeles from there. Glenn Anderson scored twice in the opening period, including one at the 10:51 mark that made it 4-0 Edmonton. After surrendering four goals on just seven shots, Keans was replaced by Mike Blake. Blake settled things down by stopping 28 of the 30 shots he faced, but the Oilers offense had already taken control.

Messier later added his second goal of the game, and then came the moment hockey history remembers best. At 1:50 of the third period, Gretzky fired home goal number 92, surpassing the previous single-season record in unforgettable fashion. The Oilers cruised to a 6-2 victory.

Lumley’s stat line from the game was one of the more unusual of the season. Despite recording only one shot on goal, he scored once and added an assist on Messier’s second tally for a two-point night. He also piled up 14 penalty minutes in the third period and finished tied with Matti Hagman for the team lead at plus-three.

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Barry Pederson’s Shorthanded Dagger Helped Bruins Cruise Past Blues In 1982

The 1982-83 Boston Bruins featured plenty of offensive firepower, and one of the biggest contributors was forward Barry Pederson. By the end of the season, Pederson had piled up ten game-winning goals, tied for second-most in the NHL alongside Glenn Anderson of the Edmonton Oilers. One of the most memorable came on November 14, 1982, when the Bruins hosted the St. Louis Blues at Boston Garden.

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Highlights

• Barry Pederson scored the game-winning goal shorthanded against St. Louis

• The Bruins defeated the Blues 7-3 at Boston Garden on November 14, 1982

• Ray Bourque recorded two goals and two assists for a four-point night

• Pederson finished the 1982-83 season with 107 points

• Boston scored three times during a seven-minute stretch in the second period

• Pederson tied for second in the NHL with ten game-winning goals in 1982-83

• Vaclav Nedomansky, Perry Turnbull and Wayne Babych scored for St. Louis

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After a quiet opening period that ended scoreless, the game exploded offensively in the second. Boston struck three times in a seven-minute stretch while the Blues managed just one response. Then, with only 43 seconds remaining in the frame, Pederson delivered the knockout punch. With Terry O’Reilly serving a charging penalty, Pederson scored shorthanded against Blues goaltender Mike Liut to give Boston a commanding 4-1 lead.

That goal proved to be the game winner as the Bruins rolled to a convincing 7-3 victory. Pederson also picked up an assist later in the game on Ray Bourque’s second goal of the night. Bourque was sensational, finishing with two goals and two assists for a four-point performance. Keith Crowder, Luc Dufour, Peter McNab and Brad Palmer also found the back of the net for Boston.

The Blues received goals from Vaclav Nedomansky, Perry Turnbull and Wayne Babych, but they simply could not contain Boston’s attack. The Bruins controlled much of the night offensively and showcased the balanced scoring depth that made them one of the league’s strongest clubs during the early 1980s.

Pederson’s overall season was outstanding. He led the Bruins in scoring with 107 points in 1982-83, the first of back-to-back 100-point campaigns. He followed it up with 116 points the next season, finishing sixth overall in NHL scoring. His postseason performance in 1983 may have been even more impressive, as he recorded 14 goals and 32 points in just 17 playoff games, trailing only Rick Middleton for the Boston team lead.

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