The Pittsburgh Penguins were in deep against the Boston Bruins, following a 5-4 overtime loss in Game 2 of the Prince of Wales Finals that put them down 2-0.
Kevin Stevens made a bold proclamation following the game saying “It was a heartbreaker,” (Game 2). “When we get home, we’ll beat them. I’ll say it now – we’ll beat them.” (“Rosie’s Actions Do Talking”, 1991)
Three years later on May 25, 1994, Mark Messier of the New York Rangers guaranteed that his team would defeat the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.