April 24th, 2003. The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim had just upset the defending Stanley Cup Champion, Detroit Red Wings. After sweeping the Red Wings, they found themselves in Dallas for a second-round matchup with the top-seeded Stars. The Mighty Ducks should have won game one in regulation. A late goal from Dallas’ Brenden Morrow ultimately sent the contest into Overtime.
Four overtime periods had passed with no goals being scored. Both teams were gassed, but still fighting on for that game-winning goal. Just as the fifth overtime got underway, Mighty Ducks forward Mike Leclerc was pinned against the board with the puck at his feet.