Canada - USSR, Canada Cup 1987 Final, Game 3

Canada - USSR, Canada Cup 1987 Final, Game 3 highlights

[@1gbayfisher]

Having seen this on television, live, it's still one of the greatest moments of hockey for me!

[@j.j.6341]

It feels like watching soccer with Pelé, Garrincha, Zico, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos on one side and Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Matthäus, Lahm and Klose on the other. But in hockey these top athletes of the last century were all the same age. It's the best of the two greatest nations of all times - just put in one game. It's truly the best of the best in the history of this sports.

[@BudSchnelker]

Good god, that power play: Gretzky, Messier, Lemieux, Coffey, and Bourque! Then you see the Soviets throw out Makarov, Krutov, Larionov, and Fetisov at the same time. And all of these guys were in their primes. It's incredible.

[@scottinnh88]

Best hockey games ever

[@mmadanyparfaitvosconnaissa8454]

Canada have not win often against ccxp hahahahaha

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

These teams were pretty even. And Gretzky doesn't look that great against the Soviets like he does in the NHL. Makarov and Krutov were way better skaters than Gretzky and couldn't be pushed around as easily.

[@September2004]

I don't have the link. But Messier said he felt the same thing when he lined up with/against those very same players (plus Kasatonov) on a faceoff.

[@September2004]

Gretzky: #1 All Time in goals, assists, points, assists-per-game and points-per-game. Messier: #3 All Time in points, #2 All Time in goals-per-game. Lemieux: #2 All Time in goals-per-game and points-per-game. Bourque: #1 All Time in goals, assists and points among defensemen. Coffey: #2 All Time in goals, assists and points among defensemen.

[@lachlanmclean6752]

The best 3 game series in hockey history, and I’m sure the loudest rink. The amount of legendary talent on each team is spectacular

[@kubaxryYT]

Nejlepší hokej minulého století co jsem viděla lepší než Nagano

[@coldbloodedkiz]

best 3 games ever played in hockey history.

[@Toolmybass]

Yep...and I was at game 2 and 3

[@fellow7091]

Undiciplined and lazy hockey. Today any of those teams would be beaten by any AHL team..

[@arnesaknussem2060]

​@@fellow7091 Are you serious? Go play basket

[@fellow7091]

@@arnesaknussem2060 Yes. But somehow it is enjoyable for me (old man) to watch this hockey as if slow motion the whole game :D

[@Retsler54]

@@fellow7091 Idiot! There has been an increase in speed due to technology advances. Nothing strange with that.

[@FFab-DD68]

We'll likely never see this level and quality of hockey again.

[@johnodell4584]

Cant get enough of this amazing hockey, checking in every third month :)

[@michaelboyda2838]

I was at this game and the atmosphere in Hamilton was unbelievable. The game was incredible and watching Gretzky-Lemieux was magical. My only regret was that after experiencing that classic match-up between the world's greatest players I have spent the past 30+ years being totally bored with the NHL regular season games.

[@gregorygarcia6558]

lucky you!!!!!!!

[@pragashanchetty674]

Having seen this game years back and then highlights over the next 20, these were undoubtedly the two best teams that ever played. The talent on both these teams has never been surpassed. Refereeing always favoured the Soviets over there (1972), where as the same favoured us here in Canada cup tournaments (winning goal was clear interference). You can never take that bias away from the home referees, they are human. That said, whoever was lucky enough to see this series back in 87 was treated to the best hockey ever. Thank goodness this and future generations can see these games for themselves and compare it to the games today. The skating and passing was pure poetry!!

[@oldskool1979]

This is the era of hockey I watched and loved..

[@markschlesinger]

Oh man, what talent. Hall of Fame legends all over the place, on both sides!

[@DandyLion662a]

Yeah. How did you like that power play - Gretz, Messier, Lemieux, Coffey & Bourke.

[@billyrock8305]

Talent level is incredible 😮. Almost every line has HOFers. 🤩 99 and 66. The two best in history. The classic Good Vs. Evil battle.

[@erniebourassa2686]

A friend of mine and I were lucky enough to attend this game. The most electrifying event I have ever had the privilege to watch. The crowd noise after we went down by 3 in the first period is something I'll never forget. I personally think the way the crowd responded was what got us back into the game. The cheers believe it or not for our guys was magical. Best game I've ever seen period. The skill on both sides was simply incredible.

[@gregorygarcia6558]

Lucky you !!!!!!!!!

[@4fit816]

I was at this game too and the one before. Do you have a brother named Ludger?

[@chuckmorrison7085]

I was there too! Still have the ticket stub!

[@DartsRme312]

that was the best hockey i've ever seen...and i was glad i was old enough to remember it

[@Jakub-ky7fv]

Nejlepší série kterou jsem kdy viděla kam se hrabe Jagr

[@peteinthedesert7082]

This game just doesn't get old! After watching it again, want to highlight overlooked players. We all know Lemieux and Gretzky (especially the 6th goal, one of the most famous goals in hockey history). After down 0-3, it was Rick Tocchet's goal (1-3) that started everything. Then he helped assist on Propp's goal (2-3), as well as Brent Sutter. Sutter's goal in the second tied the game. Then Dale Hawerchuk's involvement in the final 3 goals" He assisted on Sutter's goal, then Hawerchuk put Canada ahead 5-4. Finally, he won the vital faceoff in the Canada zone that Lemieux got to first that lead to the final goal. Last point: Larry Murphy. Scored Canada's 3rd goal, assisted on 2 other goals,...and on the final goal, Gretzky himself said that Murphy's dash to the front of the net "made the goal", because the Russian defenseman had to commit to Gretzky, who fed a wide open Mario Lemiuex. Tocchet, Sutter, Prop, Hawerchuk, Murphy....on a team with megastars, the win was truly a "team effort".

[@vadimsoda3802]

and then the judge helped the Canadians, without a judge, Canada is zero

[@valpyatigorsky7591]

Don't forget Koharski, truly a team player

[@spickoley1]

I have read several comments on boards about this and other Canada/Russia, Canada/Sweden games, and I don't understand how it always de-escalates into ridiculous name calling and slamming of one's country. I'm a Canadian and do beleive that we do have the best hockey overall, just as I'm sure most Russians think about their hockey. What I will say is that Russians play some excellent hockey, and quite often they beat us. Quite often we beat them. Why can't we just leave it at that and enjoy.

[@smaart81]

Согласен. Если бы не было Канады, то русские скучали бы

[@johndowns3839]

Both sides were superb.

[@rowshane47]

The world needs more people like you 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@scottinnh88]

The UNited states has great hockey also.

[@timburr4453]

The greatest hockey ever played.

[@e.a.p3174]

They were all one goal games. Both teams were superb. It was the hockey equivalent of Ali-Frazier. Strangely the Russians didn't pull the goalie the last minute. It was arguably the best hockey series ever played, both teams were superb.

[@vrokhlenko]

I found three different Gretzky interviews where he said that USSR had a better (deeper) team. The reason for the victory was better goal-tending and better coaching (Canada constantly was shuffling their lines and Soviets could never figure it out). Gretzky also said that he was completely spent after the second game (where he pissed himself on the bench) and could not recover for the third game.

[@jeffwallace5447]

Was so exciting to rewatch these highlights as it brings me back to that day! 33 years ago!!!

[@998uzi]

every name you hear in this game is a legend, wow i wish i was alive to watch this entire series

[@deonal]

Cold War Hockey was the best ever. This Canadian loves the Russians.

[@bryfar4199]

deonal Soviets

[@deonal]

@@bryfar4199 I meant Russians!

[@ilyamukhachev7193]

Великая была серия. И конечно совсем молодой Марио Л. был удивительно хорош. Эмоции тех матчей до сих пор живы при просмотре записей в сети. Спасибо игрокам тех матчей - это был праздник хоккея.

[@user-fd1vn4gw5p]

Это был высший пилотаж когда играли такие команды,много просто супер звёзд которые могли сами могли решить исход матча и они были в обоих командах,просто одним везёт,другим нет.это спорт .и как бы не говорили что канадцы показывают порой грязный хоккей,но среди них много великих по праву игроков которых сейчас нет,а без силового напора их хоккей был бы уже не тот,игра на грани и порой за гранью дозволенного-вот за это и интересно смотреть когда канадцы играют,а остальные кто так же начинает играть,просто малое подобие их.ониирождаются с этим и на коньки встают как только ходить научились.их хоккей интересен как и их лига,остальное в мире это подобие.

[@hwmdag7432]

Я все три игры смотрел в 87м Судьи все игры подыгрывали канадцам.

[@hwmdag7432]

Смотрел все три игры в финале в 87м .Наши были очень сильны так же как и канадцы. Но в третьей игре судья Кохарский просто подарил игру канадцам игнорировав все фолы против советских. Канадцы делали что хотели ..били.. сбивали.. Ломакину всё лицо разбили ..просто взяли как об стенку клюшкой и ударили. Я до сиз пор вспоминаю эту финальную серию .. и СССР была достойна победы.

[@johndowns3839]

@@hwmdag7432 Not only that, but..

[@user-of5rv4be8f]

Что твой лемье показал, Макаров с Крутовым на голову выше твоего сопливого лемье

[@bensherman8973]

Такого классного хоккея...к сожалению...я уже 30 лет не наблюдаю...

[@fortheking3254]

Их пиздить надо вместе с судьями, а потом уже играть

[@frfredericksimonsensimonse5609]

Mario L.was playing his best hockey ever! It gave Canada the edge to win.

[@gialeviashvili6328]

Everyone played his best hockey ever having 99 on the line

[@user-us7nj2yu9w]

Апофеоз хоккея...сборные - лучше не было - зрелище для людей - любителей хоккея - НЕПРЕВЗОЙДЕННОЕ...спасибо всем !!!

[@patrice5976]

CCCP vs CANADA were the best and most exhilarating hockey ever played. I loved watching the Soviets beautiful style of play. They had a great team. (Best ever?) A better team than Canada imo. Team Canada was together for 4 weeks only at that point, a great disadvantage if compared to the Soviets team which had been playing together for years. Team Canada needed that home cooking from the Crowd and the referees to even things out. All fair to me. The difference was the Soviets didn’t know yet about Mario Lemieux. Otherwise they win the tournamen

[@Antohio]

for me its 2 perfect teams,no one is better,they just worth themeself!!!Noone can't play like them now!!That goals and their willing to play is just impressive!!!

[@Exotic3000]

Wow! I can remember exactly where I was for this game! I was getting off the bus, coming home from University. I asked the bus driver the score and he said “3-0 for the Soviets”.

[@frfredericksimonsensimonse5609]

Canada had Mario L.His great play in this #3game series is certainly why Canada won the series!

[@72768487912002]

What a great game 2 great teams.Keenan was smart he handed the game over to the grinders when he saw his finesse players were gassed.I truly believe this was the highest level of hockey ever played.

[@roimari]

He had to. No other choice. Of course referees took care of the rest .

[@casario2808]

Offensively, probably yes. Defensively? Hard no :)

[@OLEG.892]

Спасибо великим командам, что подарили нам такое шоу. Молодцы и те и другие.

[@kuttmutt]

pomnju, bõl protiv ussr. no posle pereloma bolel so rossiu, khhm,, pri putine ne za shto ne boleju, tolko jesly za russky narod, to yest za lyudy, za vashu dushu

[@user-ki5nl7rd5y]

@@kuttmutt а что вдруг так то?свой народ не нуждается в любви? Сanada Cup загляденье!

[@larissakoroleva]

Jaak Anari и сюда политику приплёл!

[@mariafranciakova9954]

@@kuttmutt Nlohy

[@mariafranciakova9954]

@@larissakoroleva mi by mi

[@user-rm2iu8et4c]

Нет ли где нибудь этих матчей с комментатором Евгением Майоровым?Не могу нигде найти.

[@chuckmorrison7085]

I was lucky enough to be at this game. In the corner over the glove side. We saw it bulge the twine and went crazy! I still have the ticket stub too!

[@vinnykurri17]

Sick post a pic of it! Lol man I was lucky enough to have lived in Edmonton growing up and saw the Oilers many times. It would have been amazing to witness this game in person.

[@goslingandrey]

This three games series the best hockey ever.

[@timw4369]

Some of the greatest players to ever wear skates on both sides

[@jackspeed3398]

finally found it, thank you very much QWZR. I had the luck to watch it in German tv live and never forgot it, the best hockey game I ever saw and the Canadians, sorry Russians, won, yeah !!!

[@theraj662]

Man, reading the names on the backs of the Team Canada jerseys is like reciting the roll call from the Hockey Hall of Fame!

[@chicken_953]

As far as Canadian and only Canadians....Was this Canada's proudest moment ever in hockey?

[@17donhol]

Watched that game at the Philly Spectrum on big screen TV..Flyers chairman Ed Snider didnt charge anything so that the fans could see a great game between the 2 best teams in the world.. Had I known then what I know now about how Canadians hate the US I'd have rooted for the USSR

[@stevem151]

Best hockey ever played :)

[@user-hj2dy2bv8r]

Одни из лучших Команд в Истории Хоккея,Великие Играют С Обоих Сторон!!!

[@user-rk1dt7ze1b]

Мне было 15 лет, но эту серию помню, как сейчас. ФАНТАСТИКА!

[@brendanrundle304]

As a Canadian I've seen the last goal countless times... but for the first time I just noticed the obvious hook/interference on the soviet backchecker who would've caught mario... not trying to take anything away from a great moment but even with the more lax standards they had back then its still seems like an obvious game changing missed call to me

[@brendanrundle304]

then again the soviet guy hooked the canadian guy down on one of the goals so i guess fair's fair

[@pragashanchetty674]

Also, Russian pass on Canada's first goal should have been blown dead. That was referee interference and gave Canada momentum they desperately needed.

[@stuartwayne4978]

What type of Jedi mind trick sorcery did Gretzky use to cause the Soviet defenseman to fall on his @ss without being touched, allowing Lemieux to get a wide open breakaway and score the winning goal?

[@Kai-ud1sp]

Brendan Me too! 💪🏻❤️

[@canuckereh9202]

Brendan Rundle Agreed.

[@TheNationofIsrael613]

You will never see this kind of hockey again.

[@brokl26]

I often forget how large Lemieux was/is. Big boy. I also loved Hawerchuck. As for the game, let’s just fill the ice with Hall Of Famers.

[@Toolmybass]

I was at this game and game 2. Some of the best Canada vs Russia games EVER played.

[@peteinthedesert7082]

And to all those who saw the interference/hook on the final goal of the Soviet player #27 (by Hawerchuk?), its a decent point, ...but I hate "woulda/coulda" scenarios. So if the Soviet player #27 caught up to Mario, you're forgetting that it was still a 2-on-1,...Larry Murphy all by himself in front of the goal, ... and Gretzky, being Gretzky, "would've" made the pass to Murphy (or scored himself). AND watch the video: #27 was actually behind and chasing Larry Murphy, NOT Mario! Finally, I think it was a dive...like I said, #27 was behind and chasing Murphy, wouldn't have caught up to him, so he dived out of frustration. Although you don't see it on the vid, there wasn't a lot of complaining on the Soviet side (if any). Also, the non-call on Bourque who was obviously "hooked/interfered with" led to the Soviets tying the game minutes earlier... there were plenty of non-calls in this game.

[@brownsuga1977]

Peintdeßsert72 you sed it. I think Canada came out easily in game 3. Today you get this penalties but when is 5 min left off the game no penalties is out. But it goas for both team. Not the best referee for 3 historic games❤❤

[@brownsuga1977]

I agree Tretjak is the best goalie the world have ever seen and Tretjak in goal and it his best maybe another result but you can think about that They had 2 team 2 hockey Nation no another Nation could beat. This is the Best hockey ever seen. I was 15 years old and I remember if it was today. I love hockey I love canada and I love Russian hockey. Thats it❤❤❤

[@doublestrokeroll]

Greatest hockey ever. Canada won but really they were even teams. They could have played 10 more games and it would have gone back and forth. Amazing how many of those russians would become major NHL players only a couple years later. I love the power play at 3:45....Gretzky to Borque to Coffey to Messier to Lemieux...can you imagine...LOL..

[@SweOfc]

The greatest game of all time.

[@fellow7091]

Undiciplined and lazy hockey. Today any of those teams would be beaten by any AHL team..

[@stevemmmm1341]

best hockey ever since 72

[@iljaburyi6381]

Эталон Всего мирового хоккея ! Это был лучший хоккей Всех времён ! Г.Фюр как акробат тащил ,Лемье,Грецки,Месье ,эта тройка всего лишь раз играла вместе, Коффи !

[@robgrune3284]

true, the best hockey ever in my lifetime, and maybe in future. for the Soviets, the entire team was unexpectedly great. for Canada, I expected Gretsky, Lemieux Coffey to be great. the player who surprised and impressed me the most was Hawerchuk. Hawerchuk has left us too soon, RIP.

[@philipkane7228]

wow when u go back and watch this classic has the game ever changed

[@Shmerpy]

I met some Soviet seamen in Africa years ago. Of course hockey was the main topic. I told them Vkadislav Tretiak got mobbed by adoring fans everywhere he went in Canada. They liked that. Gave me a calendar...

[@tracyseifried4461]

One of the best games in my life!!!! THE best lineup I have evr seen. Scary

[@DandyLion662a]

Check out Canada's 76 lineup. Stars included Orr, Lafleur, Perreault, Dionne, Espo, Hull, Potvin, Savard, Shutt, Gainey, Sittler and Larry Robinson. I'd say it's a toss-up.

[@ajww1329]

The legends on both teams. Holy cow

[@user-co1gi7yd2r]

Such amazing hockey ussr was playing

[@gregoryvangaya8971]

Just amazing how much the Soviets brought to the game of hockey. Hockey Canada and Soviet Physical Culture together, made hockey one of the greatest international sports. Thanks be to the Russians for all your country did in making hockey the great game that it is.

[@user-co1gi7yd2r]

@@gregoryvangaya8971 im not russian

[@jimogilvie4931]

Hawerchuck greatest hook in hockey history?

[@user-dq2ix6xr8p]

グレツキー含むNHLのカナダと当時オリンピックでは無敵のステート・アマのソビエトとの試合。当時はまだ、プロのNHL選手はオリンピックに参加出来なかった。このカナダ・カップという大会、地元カナダがオリンピックチャンピオンのソビエトに勝ち、鬱憤を晴らした様な試合だ。

[@user-ux4lw2zf2e]

Эти три финальнх матча-можно смело поставить в один ряд с суперсерией 1972 года. На мой взгляд судья очень помог сборной Канады в третьем матче. Если бы судил обьективно, то сборная СССР взяла бы Кубок КАНАДЫ -87. А так получилось, так как получилось.

[@user-fw6gl7kv8l]

Комментатор из Канады просто SUPER

[@user-fw6gl7kv8l]

Комментатор прям весь в игре 👍👍👍

[@seth-xi9kz]

yes 2 amazing teams

[@poiu7777uiop]

Выиграть у непобедимой сборной СССР было настоящим чудом. Канадцы совершили чудо, при помощи своих стен, болельщиков и арбитров. Вот такие чудеса выходят.

[@user-uw3kb4cx5o]

Карелин тоже был ого а потом обосрался.... Канадцы добавили в технике а сборная СССР не умела играть в физический хоккей.. Канадцы физикой и задавили . Да и дермовый вратарь был ...

[@user-uy3fi5xd5u]

@@user-uw3kb4cx5o Ну да, если учесть, что Великий Карелин проиграл финал работая одной рукой.... А до этого он и балла не давал взять... Извините, не по теме... Просто про Карелина задело..

[@user-uw3kb4cx5o]

@@user-uy3fi5xd5u .. Танцору яйца мешают.. Канадцы взяли тактикой и техникой американец тоже. Не спорю что судейство.. Но выигрывает сильнейший.. Не заменмых нету.

[@user-uy3fi5xd5u]

@@user-uw3kb4cx5o Улыбнуло! всего одна просьба, на борцовских форумах - не комментируйте, пожалуйста!

[@user-uw3kb4cx5o]

@@user-uy3fi5xd5u....Доверяю Уткину и Соловьеву .. Тут Вы правы....

[@SL-jo4om]

Gretzky-Lemieux forced destiny. On the other hand, without Tretiak, the Soviets were vulnerable. Great game. Too bad I was working that night and missed it : (

[@brownsuga1977]

I am so agree. 2 world best hockey nation in 3 game. The Big Red Machine against 20 best hockey players NHL for Canada. Think about it. Makarov,Larionov,krutov against Gretsky,Lemiux and Messier. It couldt be better and those 3 matches goes in history as hockey at its Best. I feel for Sovjetunionen had they have Tretjak at his best the result would be another result but they Mylnikov but his half good as Fuur. And some refery to canada. I was little bit confuse that canada didnt get more minutt at the bench that is hockey that time. I was 16 years old and hockey at that time was yust amazing. Gretsky,Lemiux,Messier,makarov,Larionov but there was one player in this 3 matches I was Wow!!! This player is also one off the greatest and thats Valerej kamenskey. What a puck handling and great on skating. I did not think he got his creditt on this games. For me he was yust one off the greatest as Gretsky and Lemiux. I love Russian hockey and also Canada. Always on the top. Maybe they start bad but they also are in final. Russia and Canada,Finland Sweden and USA are very good with they U-20 hockey and sometimes there are more people wathing this games then senior. Canada is so good cheering home fans and they Are Nr 1 if the WC are in Canada. But USA are also Nr 1.Reegards from A very hockey Fan.( sorry my english)Ps. This my answer other have they. Just one to say Hockey is NOT the same now. I think after Valerej Bure time in Nugano it was the end off Russsian domination. Then came Tjekkia Sweden, Finland and great hockey nation as Germany and switzerland came thrue❤❤

[@actionimagesphotography]

I've made this comment before, the main reason Canada got that last goal was the hook Hawerchuk laid on the Russian at the blue line. No one talks about it but it was crucial!

[@jamesmcnaughton9575]

That's a hawerchuck hat-trick....goal,assist,and hook.....1rst star in my books!

[@MurrayTheJetsDog]

that was just part of the game. hooking and holding. once goalies learned to play well it start the dead puck era. thats why they changed so much in 2004-05

[@111oooo]

Great hockey by both teams, nuff said

[@tracyseifried4461]

I will never forget Lemeiux's 3rd period goal. AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@yeltsin6817]

I can’t believe all the clutching and holding

[@user-gp8pt5fk2q]

Игра всех времен,жаль англ незнаю интересно почитать их комменты

[@iuriikoboziev7263]

Just use the Google Translate.

[@user-xv9kb4ep4r]

Яндекс переводчик

[@user-zs6in9jr6f]

Великий хоккей 1987!!!! Лучше вряд ли уже когда-то увижу. Судья помог Канаде в третьей игре, хотя и мы спижонили.

[@user-gb1mj4ob7o]

Утратили концентрацию скорее.Все финальные матчи история мирового хоккея

[@user-du1qy6if6k]

@@user-gb1mj4ob7o Последний гол нам так вообще похоже чуть не единственный провал такого масштаба у наших и канадцы воспользовались.Не будь на льду тогда Гретцки и Лемье может и не забили бы .

[@RobynHode8]

Gretzky, Lemieux and Messier...what a team.

[@Beginstheman]

@WingDiamond Interesting it will be, but maybe we already had some kind of answer when our kids (Canada's U20s) beat the Russian kids in the Super Series in 2007. Most of the guys who were there in 2007 as juniors (and afterwards) will probably be established superstars by 2014.

[@MrFosse75]

@baun21 I agree and know what you mean. The soviets were like a well oiled machine and had played together for years! I still think the canadians had somewhat of an advantage with the rinks and the home crowd (obviously). Back then the soviets didnt have any players in the NHL and to even play in north america was new to most.

[@PHOTOGRAPHYBYDEREK1]

Nice assist by Gretzky on that first Soviet goal,

[@Mineav]

4:25 Bourque hooked down, blatant penalty. Russia scores. Add that to 1:03, two goals directly from clear non-called penalties that Russia scored from. Yet they got 'jobbed' by the reffing...get a grip on reality.

[@karelpavka7588]

Lukav Yeah, and immediately after Soviet scorer got stick into his face...

[@joeypisani5779]

Lukav u are correct l never saw those penalties..now I dont feel we shouldn't have won

[@marklanger6619]

"Gretzky To Lemiuex" Are there three more iconic words in hockey?

[@user-os1zc1jy1x]

ДА ЕСТЬ-КОХАРСКИ

[@Retsler54]

This is the number one game of the 20th century! I watched parts of the finals at TV in Sweden. It was really big.............I wish NHL could be like this but I get the feeling the audience nowadays is...dead almost. No life, This was ROAR!

[@stubs96]

@Agent21593 I agree, it was better back then when they let them play and the teams could decide the games rather than the officials.

[@drewagoosa68]

you'd be hard pressed to find an international tournament that didn't have the worst officiating you could imagine (especially back in the 70's & 80's)

[@josefhaubrich1954]

At least five of the greatest hockey players ever on one team ....wow

[@brownsuga1977]

And maybe 10 off the best Russians player we never will see again. The Big red Machine and Valeri Kamenskey. No one can handle the puck as him at that time. 20 greatest canadian against 20 best russian player. It couldt be better. The different was that they had Fuur against Mylnikov. Fuur was clearly the best

[@mikegreene371]

That just shows you how good the cccp was against that Canadian lineup . Wow

[@fredericksimonsen9214]

Team Canada 1987 is without question the greatest hockey team ever on ice.Gretsky,Messier,Mario.L.Anderson,Coffey,Hawerchuck,Gilmour,Raymond.B.#4 of those players are on top 10 scorers of all time.Soviets were a great team but they could not match Team Canada's talent!

[@chesss1985]

Soviets had best team but these games were played in canada and that made the difference. Without idiot referees canada could never win a single game .

[@durycek]

@@chesss1985 I agree. Before the last canadian goal there was a foul.

[@chesss1985]

@@durycek kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTLZYOqqcp_q7s One interesting fact is that they faced eachother on the round robin. Game was tie but if I remember corretly, soviets didnt have a single power play during the match

[@gordonbgraham]

@@chesss1985 The Soviets scored after tripping Anderson in front of the net @ 1:03 and hooking Bourque @ 4:25

[@gordonbgraham]

@@durycek The Soviets scored after tripping Anderson in front of the net @ 1:03 and hooking Bourque @ 4:25

[@healthcare2062]

They say that Canada hockey players are professionals, while the USSR hockey players are super professionals! Canada, as always, played dirty, breaking the rules, specially injuring the players of the USSR team, but this did not help them. The USSR team is higher level because they play smart hockey and not dirty. Their ability to play pass, create scoring chances out of nothing - this is the Soviet school of hockey. Canadians thought that they were the only ones who could play hockey, but it turned out that they still had to learn from Soviet hockey players. And this match is an example of this, as are many matches after that!

[@Shmerpy]

What a classic goal that was!

[@steelcom5976]

This level will never be achieved again. The Soviet Union broke up 4 years later and their hockey program was weakened. Players got picked up by NHL teams and the memory of this series fades into the past.

[@unforgivenIII]

great team's! thx to canadien's and russian's for the Great Show of all time !

[@MetalHeadViking]

great game!

[@tonttaana8930]

Why Anatoli Fedotov made it this team?. Instead of Mikhail Tatarinov!!..

[@OneEyedKeys]

Canada was the best hockey nation from hockey's inception until 1960. Then internationally, the Soviets ruled. There would have been some great games back then if the Soviets played against Howe, Richard, Beliveau, Moore, Harvey, Keon, Hull, and others. Who knows? The Soviets were clearly the stronger team in 1972. A shitty slash by Bobby Clarke on Karlamov, and some luck sealed that series's fate. The Canada Cups were played on Canada soil and on small ice. Play it on big ice and the Russian's win, I think, everything, until the early 90's. However, Canada deserves credit for making Hockey tournaments international. Baseball only followed suit with the Baseball Classic 30 years later. No other sport besides Cricket and Rugby and Football (soccer) are so international as Hockey...and the first two are only in a few English dominion nations, other than that, nobody cares. So the Russian's were great in the 60's, the best in the 70's and 80's, but since the 90's, it's been Canada. 98 the Czechs won, 2006, the Swedes, but 2002, 2010, 2014 are all Canada, and the world championships, junior championships are more Canada than anybody else. It's a shame we could not see more of the Soviets in the 1960's and 70's.

[@montrealcanadiensuck]

what about 8:27?

[@dasherman5150]

So many missed penalty calls on both sides.

[@theodoreschlimme8696]

Man of the match: Hawerchuck.

[@chocolateface8664]

Bill Haverchuck is what made the win

[@randomguyh8y]

Hawerchuk wins it and here's Lemieux poking it to centre. Lemieux ahead to Gretzky, has Murphy with him on a two-on-one. To Lemieux. In on goal. He shoots! HE SCORES!! Mario Lemieux with 1:26 remaining!

[@DaveSlamGSS]

WHAT A TEAM!! #1

[@patrice5976]

CCCP vs CANADA were the best and most exhilarating hockey ever played. I loved watching the Soviets beautiful style of play. They had a great team. (Best ever?) A better team than Canada imo. Team Canada was together for 4 weeks only at that point, a great disadvantage if compared to the Soviets team which had been playing together for years. Team Canada needed that home cooking from the Crowd and the referees to even things out. All fair to me. The difference was the Soviets didn’t know yet about Mario Lemieux. Otherwise they win the tournamen