"Shock at The Rock" Video

Game 7 of the first round series of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes (6) and the New Jersey Devils (3), played on April 28, 2009 at The Prudential Center (aka “The Rock”) in Newark, NJ, capped off what many considered to be one of the greatest series -never- seen by the world (due to lack of national coverage). It was one of the tightest, most evenly matched series in recent memory. Both organizations displayed class and treated each other with the utmost respect which made the series all the better. No cheapshots or bashing in the media – just straight up hockey. “It’s one of those series where it’s a shame someone’s going to lose…” – Brendan Shanahan The home crowd of 17625 of the New Jersey Devils was left in “shock” at the conclusion of the game when Jussi Jokinen and Eric Staal combined with two goals for the Canes in the final 80 seconds of regulation to snatch the series victory away from the Devils in dramatic fashion. “That’s why you play until the final buzzer… it took seven games and came down to the 59th minute but we never gave up…” – Cam Ward – Staal’s goal came with just 32 seconds left in regulation – the latest third-period game-winning goal in a Game 7 in Stanley Cup Playoff history – New Jersey became the first team in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs to lose when leading after two periods (teams were 29-0 previously) – Cam Ward became just the sixth goalie in NHL history to win his first three career playoff Game 7 …

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