Johnny Gaudreau Buries Rebound to Win Game 7 and Eliminate Stars in Overtime

Watch as Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau shelfs a shot from a steep angle to beat Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger and win Game 7 in overtime, clinching the first-round series win for Calgary.

[@agent00puffball]

Oettinger was incredible in this series. He's the only reason it wasn't over in 5. What a goaltender.

[@Ben-il3oc]

He was so chill throughout the series

[@anxietyonline1947]

He let in a weak goal to end the series, he wasn't that great.

[@sl1ck297]

Over 4 tbh

[@onegenooneappleonetilly9234]

@@anxietyonline1947 you can't be serious.....

[@benw9062]

@@anxietyonline1947 weak troll. Go try the basketball crowd

[@derrickbruce2989]

Oettinger played out of this world. What a player to look forward too.

[@gregmadore6365]

Every year there is a goalie that plays way above his norm but usually goes further then the first round but just like the blues goalie tge year they won the cup he will go back to more realistic numbers but he definitely had a phenomenal series and was the only reason this wasn't a sweep

[@canicetang8837]

The Stars were outshot 67 to 28. Flames had 125 shot attempts versus 58 for the Stars. That told you that Jake was beyond outstanding. He is the MVP of this series in a valiant losing effort.

[@JD-cg2qb]

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a goalie that dialled in.

[@canicetang8837]

@@JD-cg2qb The BEST 2 goalies in Round 1. Jake had the best save percentage. Just incredible!!!

[@Roberto-vr1od]

@@JD-cg2qb played unbelievable he got pounded with pucks what a great performance

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

63 shots on goal, are you kidding me? The goalie did everything he could.

[@bobcutbirb1873]

67* actually

[@stinkypoke1542]

Stars are trash oetinger is amazing

[@Wayf4rer]

Well said, Master Kenobi

[@joshastana849]

@@stinkypoke1542 👎🏻

[@aynix3919]

@@bobcutbirb1873 the graphic showed 63

[@TMJ32]

Oettinger with a 0.952. Markstrom a 0.945. The goaltenders were both absolute walls. Oettinger came within one goal of literally winning a series all by himself because the Flames absolutely dominated, but they couldn't score on him. That was as flawless a series as a goaltender has ever played.

[@seanmills7586]

he's going to be a legend if he keeps that up

[@Flames237]

The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars looked evenly matched in the series. Their defense on the penalty kills was very strong.

[@mirsolus7789]

Oettinger has been amazing tonight! Was cheering for the Flames but this guy has a bright future!

[@BuriedFlame]

Was thinking "I bear him no ill will, but I'd much prefer he not win this game."

[@Kipperfaust2]

The best Flames moment since 2004 without a doubt.

[@sportsfanatic472]

As a diehard flames fan I have so much respect for Jake Oettinger. He played his heart out this series and was the only reason Dallas got to this point really. Huge props to Jake Oettinger. Like Marky said during the handshakes the kid has a future. But bring on the Battle of Alberta baby. Let’s go Flames

[@stumarston6812]

Now go and beat the Oilers. I cannot stand that team.

[@sportsfanatic472]

@@stumarston6812 I cannot stand them either. It’s gonna be one hell of a series and it’s been 30 years since we’ve seen one between these two. Les go Flames🔥

[@BlackSwanGamingTGK]

@@sportsfanatic472 we can’t stand you either

[@justinhaack8835]

Flames are trash

[@sportsfanatic472]

@@justinhaack8835 who’s ur team bud?

[@johns1187]

Fans are so loud that you barely hear the goal horn. You deserve this win, Calgary!

[@HSY-HSY]

I was there, dallas’ goalie was doing amazing blocking every shot and when we finally scored in ot we all knew we were going to have an amazing next series.

[@kodalycat906]

Same in Edmonton, when McDavid scored his, wow! Both teams, well deserved...bravo from this Habs fan. The Battle of Alberta is going to melt any snow left on the ramparts overlooking Maligne and Louise!

[@mikelaird5458]

Talk about seven heart attacks. Every game. Hoping the damn bursts all over Mike Smith. I'm thinking high scoring on both sides. Did I say physical......

[@jamiewalden9871]

Yeah!!!!!!

[@garettryan8306]

They deserved their 2nd round ass-kicking too.

[@krisklein1305]

The last time I was happy as a Flames fan.

[@mattryan5393]

I miss this Flames team.

[@codyallan9222]

Watching this hurts more now that this era of flames players is over before it even began. Biggest goal since 2004 for sure

[@johnhein4851]

Dallas has a goalie. The Flames have an exceptional offense and he got Dallas to within 1 goal of beating them.

[@hypn0298]

Correction: The Flames have both an exceptional offense AND a goalie! Thus they are superior over the Stars

[@toxicelec5960]

@@hypn0298 Dude that’s not the point give Otter some respect he nearly embarrassed your team

[@DynastyShooter21]

@@toxicelec5960 Nearly doesn't mean anything. Win is a win. 1-0 or 10-0 the result is the same. The Flames are better for it too, going from Otter to Smith is going to feel like taking shots at a shooter tutor.

[@shaneyeomans4073]

You could tell Johnny wanted this so bad. He played his heart out this series and got rewarded with the most important goal for the flames in the last decade or more. GFG

[@hypn0298]

Biggest since 2004

[@billboggs6641]

Gaudreau knows the more you shoot , the more you score. Marner would have looked for someone to pass it to

[@Nvwheeler]

Johnny has the rep of not doing anything in the playoffs. I've criticized him for that. I think his play in this series, and particularly in game 7, will put that to rest somewhat

[@skateordiedev]

It was a big moment, maybe his last as a flame

[@danieldrumm2287]

@@skateordiedev it’s his last it’s been long enough he’s made his decision

[@scottdixon4495]

I will say about Calgary Fans.. not usually loud but if the Flames win in the playoffs they go next level.

[@jakosolos]

That’s facts

[@gaskal_1365]

Did Darryl even crack a smile lol What a guy

[@MatthewThi11]

Even walls begin to crack if you throw enough at them. Oettinger got no help in OT and it finally broke on what was a perfect shot. They absolutely need to do something with him. That performance was special.

[@christophernahachick7373]

My daughter's first ever NHL hockey game she attended. . She wore a Johnny Gaudreau t-shirt to the game too . 😊

[@nathansmyth4575]

Watching this after lindholm getting traded to remember the good times of the 13-28-19 line

[@rockrealmm]

nearly in tears man..

[@Christopher.Colberg]

Best line in hockey that year and two of them left😢

[@legendztofar--]

Watching this in 2023 hurts

[@dt-gp2vg]

i think it was the most exciting game ive seen for a long time...and im a habs fan lol... the flames are just...CRAZY... what a team.. so many little pass/play.. so smooth.. gaudreau is fast af. and about dallas, oettinger is just a crazy goalie wtf.

[@shikky108]

Yeah, but, it took them 7 games and OT

[@dt-gp2vg]

@@shikky108 yeah but at the end.... we care about the win only. whatever way you took, it's the win that counts. anyways im on flames bandwagon now.

[@desmonddubois8902]

@@shikky108 because of otter. You put any other goalie in that net flames are downing them in 5 games. Otter was literally stealing games for them

[@desmonddubois8902]

@@shikky108 it took oilers 7 games to beat a washed up no talent no defense and mid goalie kings. Flames literally witnessed a hof performance for a goalie every single game.

[@Jeff-pz8vh]

I was sitting above the net in section 205 when Johnny scored that goal. It was absolute pandemonium. I usually can control my emotions but in that case everyone lost it. What an amazing experience that was!

[@karanveerkahlon3987]

The goddamn C of RED was so deafening that you can barely hear that goal horn 😂 I miss this moment

[@Leemyyfromthe3]

Fr

[@alexolds9840]

Battle of Alberta and Battle of Florida? This is where the fun begins.

[@snakeeyes9246]

The other two series in Carolina and Colorado are going to be awesome too.

[@Leemyyfromthe3]

I’ve watched this clip atleast 100 times now and I get goosebumps

[@DynastyShooter21]

What a call from Rick Ball, he is a true professional. It's a shame we won't see him in round 2.

[@RobbieBolger]

Two years ago today and this still lives rent free in my head

[@TheGrandeGamer]

One of the greatest goalie performances i've ever seen in my life. Unreal

[@ShreshthKumar]

GOD I miss this team so much

[@HunterMagunter]

They got raped in round 2, you miss that?

[@WarHorseMumbles]

Can you give the Conn Smythe to a player who lost in round 1? Because I think Oettinger has a case.

[@leetye6]

100%

[@shawnthompson2303]

I honestly wouldn't even care if they did, because they wouldn't be wrong.

[@Alex-tj2tg]

Cale Makar: am I joke to you 🦦

[@tylerbrunner6423]

@@Alex-tj2tg he will be after the blues get done with him.

[@blairthandi7058]

@@tylerbrunner6423 I am picking the Blues as well in 6.

[@dominickbellicini8196]

For someone who stood on their head all series that was not a goal I expected Oettinger to give up knowing the season was on the line

[@jukee67]

And Calgary coach's opinion on that goal..."it was an OK shot, that got thru." Next question... He is one of those coaches that looks angry even when attempting to smile or celebrate. He is gonna miss Johnny next year but life goes on. Calgary was missing a piece here and there over the years to win one. Drafting Johnny alone was a great thing for Canadian Hockey along with the obvious other guy in Edmonton in a similar situation. Winning the Stanley Cup ain't no walk in the park...It's the most difficult of any World Championship to win. Any given year, any team can make a run at the right time while the top teams in the regular season can have it all fall apart in disbelief. Best of luck to Calgary this season and the same to one of the most exciting players in the game today.

[@pottertool]

Oettinger was 100% MVP Especially on that last OT save. I thought for sure he was going to make the flames choke. What an absolute killer ending to an amazing series. Never expected a turn out like that from the stars. Well fought 1st round. Looking forward to the battle of Alberta

[@astroteam6678]

I was at that game it was the craziest thing ever

[@ramd9532]

Omg the way they Overtime started I thought it was going to be over for us. Go Flames!!! Finally a Round 2!!!! Yaaaa Baby!!!!

[@flameszone2326]

We'll miss you Johnny!

[@chiefbeanus3224]

Stuff of dreams. Johnny Hockey. Game 7. Overtime winner baby! 🔥🔥🔥

[@yuzre]

He got stoned 7 times lol that shot was luck

[@connorpopowich9654]

@@yuzre we found a wild dallas fan just hold the L and be quiet

[@cayde7727]

@@connorpopowich9654 Shot was pretty lucky but that's the only way ya beat a absolutely Larsoneness Goaltender in playoffs in OT. Hat's off to the Flames and to say I will cheer them on in round 2 (Not round 3 against the Avs tho)

[@alexcrampton99]

@@yuzre i mean he did score off vasilevskiy's back twice in one game. Some luck... Sure, but not something he's not used to doing.

[@yuzre]

@@connorpopowich9654 u can’t say it wasn’t luck, 60 saves btw. I’m not worried tho if the oilers don’t eliminate the flames, which I think they will, Colorado gonna make quick work of them

[@randy2949]

I was convinced we were going home after Otter stopped Hanifin man. Really didn’t know what else we could possibly throw at this man. Respect to Otter, Stars fans have a good good good player to watch for years to come. Onto the Battle of Alberta!!

[@kowalski6266]

Two great game 7s in a row. All teams involved played great hockey.

[@lorenmcmann8665]

Johnny hockey comes through for the win gotta love this guy ,I'm real glad for him ,hope he goes all the way I'd like to see him win he plays so hard ,Johnny clutch way to go flames

[@alexovechkinsgolfbag1591]

Still love him?

[@lorenmcmann8665]

@@alexovechkinsgolfbag1591 hell yes he just signed with Columbus for 68.5 million who wouldn't love that ,don't worry ovy I love you too,your definitely one of hockey's greatest player's

[@justinbarton8808]

Oettinger was completely dialed in looked like a wall in net lol amazing game, huge pat on the back give this man the conn smythe 62 saves! Unbelievable. From a Nucks fan Congrats Flames on a well fought Victory. Battle of Alberta will be insane.

[@srinathganapathy289]

I'm a nucks fan, but in all honesty I want to see the Battle of Florida! LOL

[@justinbarton8808]

Might be panthers year but will be hard to beat the 2x champs

[@greenmanlll]

U only can win a conn smythe if u win the cup

[@srinathganapathy289]

@@greenmanlll BRUH u take things way too seriously! 😂😂😂

[@anthonyfaria5498]

​@@greenmanlll the conn smythe isn't always won by a player on the cup winning team. J.S. Giguere won it in 03 when new jersey won the cup! Yea it's really rare, but it is possible

[@kyledavidson2867]

what a moment 🔥🔥 GOATREAU

[@Scottdahockeyman15]

Hey guys, congrats to Calgary. How does it feel to win a game 7 in the playoffs? As a leafs fan, I hope to one day experience this elusive moment. Then I could stop aging at triple the normal rate.

[@northvanwan7428]

Or you could wear a Flames jersey. easy fix.

[@happytobehere200]

Im sorry the leafs are out so early. They just had an unlucky game, otherwise they also deserved to go further this year. Just cheer for the Flames to win. We’re happy to have you!

[@RR-vv8uo]

Love how Sutter is like "Oh yeah, we need to go out there."

[@thegourmetgolfer5544]

I noticed that too😂

[@thatvikingguy6343]

I’ll never forget being at the bars in my college town when this happened and the only one paying attention. Man good times

[@skoal91]

Great game, unreal goalie performance in the whole series. Looking forward to battle of Alberta. LFG!!!

[@CobraKaiDefence]

This is the flames I miss😩😩💔💔

[@purplepants491]

Gg Dallas Otter has an insanely bright future. Go flames go 🔥🔥🔥

[@Blankenboom77]

Imagine being in the Saddledome when that happened. Electric

[@Leemyyfromthe3]

It was awesome man

[@FrequencyORD]

That goal horn makes things 100x better.

[@sl1ck297]

Oettinger doesn’t even look mad or sad, just defeated

[@tiffanynaidoo2003]

What else could he do. The goals the Flames got were two perfect shots and a deflection

[@sl1ck297]

@@tiffanynaidoo2003 yeah

[@ev4231]

And people were saying Johnny was to small for playoff hockey, that he only performs in the season

[@cayde7727]

There is always a first.

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

Sutter. This is the first time I've ever seen Johnny go into corners.. take hits.. dig in scrums.. and even throw a couple hits..There was a play tonight where I started yelling at Johnny, "Get in there!!!" and he did and we got the puck.. He's learning what it actually takes to make it in the playoffs.

[@blizzard2oo]

So happy and proud of Flames' victory!!

[@arkadidrouker2033]

Markstrom was great too. One of the best goaltending series I’ve seen if not the best. Too bad we flames will suck for some years to come

[@nolanalexander1562]

So fun to be at this game and witness a once in a lifetime moment like that.

[@Leemyyfromthe3]

Fr man

[@LalienX]

Reminded me of our second round Game 7 in 2019 vs the Blues when Ben Bishop had 52 saves in a 1-2 loss.

[@flameszone2326]

Last time flames fans felt happiness

[@lindyisgoated28]

yeah i watch this every day i miss it so much

[@Habs4Life]

I’m going for the flames this playoffs but man did oettinger play amazing! 62 shots on goal, he tried his best, what else could he have done

[@EPICFAIL458]

If it wasn’t for oettinger this would’ve been a 4-0 series

[@Roberto-vr1od]

Yup but Dallas is built for defense 1st 18 months ago they went to the cup final. What a crazy series that goalie haunted the flames

[@Gogalen789]

Wide angle shot by Gaudreau from the goal line. Blinded me...with geometry.

[@nwjns_tokki0614]

Let's all got to be honest, this is Final NHL Playoff goal for him. Thank You #13 for a incredible carrier for 8 years in Calgary.

[@NickBeast-gy2es]

The Battle of Alberta should be a FANTASTIC series

[@mosert82]

what a shot to end it, can't wait for the battle of Alberta on Wednesday!! first one in the playoffs in my lifetime

[@brandonvanoverdyk4258]

Probably the loudest I've ever heard Calgary

[@Matteo73M]

Who else but Jonny hockey. Dam two game seven overtime winners in the same night

[@shawn.champagne]

BATTLE OF ALBERTA! Thank God because I would have sued the NHL if we ended up getting a Kings v. Stars series 😂 Now we have at least one Canadian team confirmed for the western conference final.

[@shaneyeomans4073]

@Daniel Tate bettmen hates it but whatever 😂🤣

[@shawnthompson2303]

How lucky are we That round 2 Features 2 geographically titanic match ups. Cats v Bolts Flames v Oilers

[@hussaine1252]

Who’s here after he announced he wasn’t resigning

[@InfiniteHorizons]

Me

[@thedude3065]

here after he went to... COLUMBUS?

[@franklinturtle2732]

That Winning Feeling Again!..... It has been a long time for the Flame's to win a Series in the Quest for the Cup!! Go Flames Go!

[@NooDLES411911]

One of the greatest moments ever to be a Flames fan

[@10.11.9]

60 saves for Oettinger! Off the charts! Most all-time in a Game 7 or second-most?

[@milieu675]

3rd

[@hypn0298]

2nd with 63 saves behind Kelly Hrudey in 1987 (73 saves)

[@mickeybarber7581]

64 saves.

[@schustererik83]

64 out of 67 i believe is the final number

[@rhyswilliams8338]

i was at this game. this one was of the best moments of my life

[@matthewL8048]

What a weekend for the playoffs

[@loganmitchell1280]

One month after, thinking about how the season ended. I have faith this team can stay together and push forward to improve as a team and as individuals. They have the skills to match up against these top teams. Our young guys will step forward and Pelletier is gonna be key next season the flames are gonna be a dangerous team.

[@wolverinefangowings]

The silver lining to my team sucking is I can just enjoy the playoffs without stress. What a ridiculously entertaining game, series, and First Round.

[@PhoenixRiseinFlame]

The Flames advance to the second round after an amazing effort by Gaudreau Daryl Sutter: 🗿

[@brockollirob3812]

What a series by Oettinger sheesh

[@idontgivetkachuk]

And now he’s gone…

[@ericksheldon3870]

enjoy the copium boss

[@PoppinWheeliez]

Imagine if it was Mike Smith in net for the Stars...would have been 8-2.

[@cayde7727]

Lol imagine.

[@mikhaelsundin1798]

Mike smith has been great 2 shoutous unlike trashboy igor trashkesntein or sergi brobosky or vaseslky who has been lit up

[@yabadabadoo8394]

Not to be that guy but Mike Smith has been lights out since that mistake in game 1. Maybe someone like bobrovsky

[@justinhaack8835]

4-1 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 shut your dumb mouth. Mad flames fan 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ibamboozle3329]

lol

[@uncfan4852]

0:12 Absolute Goosebumps

[@robsartori5394]

Hats off to Dallas. Especially Oettinger. Fun series to watch. Good luck in round 2 Calgary

[@bowriver1]

Johnny Captain....let's make it happen Flames fans!

[@IheartL.3]

Johnny gets us the win💪💪

[@sonny99123]

This is neither a lucky bounce nor a bad break, it's a designed shot by Gaudreau. Gaudreau scored quite a few goals early in his NHL career with this exact same shot, when he caught many goalies by surprise. He rarely uses this shot any more as most NHL goalies are well aware of this special trick shot by Gaudreau. As a rookie, Oettinger never saw this coming.

[@Mynameisscenemachine]

Oettinger was incredible. I remember watching this entire series with my dad and brothers and we were like oh my Lord

[@unacceptablefullsender1878]

2nd round BoA will be the best hockey we have seen in decades! GO FLAMES GO!

[@figjam1290]

The Outcome We Needed. Battle of Alberta Baby.

[@aidaneyk2556]

I was watching this at my house with like 4 friends. We went absolutely insane when this goal went in

[@Flames237]

I too went crazy. It was very exciting.

[@canicetang8837]

Unreal. Look at coach Sutter after the winning goal, pointing his finger up to the sky. No emotions whatsoever. The rest of the team is FOCUSED. Congratulations to the Stars, especially with the rookie goalie Jake Oettinger who started as the 'Fourth String' keeper. Flames outshot the Stars 67 to 28. He only allowed 3 goals. The MVP, just amazing! The 2022 'Alberta Stanley Cup Finals' ..... HERE WE GO. EDMONTON OILERS AT CALGARY FLAMES. GAME #1. WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 7:30 PM MST. 4 WINS, 12 TO GO TO THE CUP. ONE GAME AT A TIME. NEVER GIVE UP! KEEP GOING! GO FLAMES GO!!!!!

[@petermalek935]

This goal reminds me of St. Louis' OT goal in Game 6 TBL-CGY 2004.

[@daveyboucher334]

Same…PTSD, thankfully the right side of history this time.

[@cskvision]

Oilers fan - thank you Calgary, we’re waiting for you!

[@shawnthompson2303]

Let's have some fun, Neighbors! We host the first BBQ party!

[@cskvision]

@@shawnthompson2303 One rowdy party in our province, let the games begin!

[@martinprice9441]

Gaudreau scored exactly the same kind of goal to open the scoring against the Kings in LA on April 4th 10 seconds into the game when he saw that the goalie wasn't hugging the near post. The Flames won that game by one goal too.

[@Blueberry_32]

Battle of Alberta Battle of Florida Rangers vs Former Rangers Blues seeking revenge from the sweep last year Second round is going to be nuts

[@BuriedFlame]

Rangers vs. Hurricanes....Brotherhood of Steel vs. Brotherhood Outcasts?

[@dereks1848]

I hope O'Reilly makes another comment saying he will beat the Avs again. 😄

[@10.11.9]

I think the Rangers are in big trouble against Carolina. We'll just have to see how far they can ride Shesterkin. I like Carolina in 6.

[@GR1ZZLEDSTYKA]

As an american i can't wait for the battle of alberta. Finally I'll be able to witness a canadian Hockey playoff series! Let's go boys! I don't have a dog in this fight but I'll pick one by game one.

[@cayde7727]

Pick the Flames. They are basically the Canadian Stars lol.

[@kurtisgibbs6698]

Cheer for the Flames! Gaudreau and Tkachuk are both American, plus the Flames were originally from Atlanta

[@independentmind7782]

There were multiple Canadian series last season….. you’re new to the game?

[@GR1ZZLEDSTYKA]

@@independentmind7782oh yeah, I forgot about last year. I'm not new. Of course I meant with fans in the building.

[@independentmind7782]

@@GR1ZZLEDSTYKA no worries 👍

[@Coltonjames15]

GO FLAMES GO

[@ashleighbudd3154]

God this was one of the best nights of my life

[@blairthandi7058]

Same

[@GenF91]

I called it! I figured Johnny was gonna score the OT winner cause he had plenty of chances against Oettinger and one was bound to go through. Glad it worked out!

[@reidgratz7783]

I'm a diehard Flames fan, but I just have to say to Jake Oettinger, if you're reading this don't beat yourself up. You played like it was the Stanley Cup Final when it was just Round 1. Amazing performance.

[@xlr0gd205]

Can anybody please give me a link to ESPN call on this goal? I tried finding, didn't succeed

[@juiceman104]

I’m not a flames fan but I was cheering for them and I thought they was going to lose. Dallas was all over them and the goalie was on fire tonight. BoA next!!

[@crazypolite]

As an Oilers fan: I'm happy to have a great upcoming battle of Alberta in the playoffs.. haven't had it for decades. Also happy for the Flames to win this series as they absolutley deserve it based on their regular season success. However... I wish Dallas had won for the sake of an easier series going forward 😅. Flames are going to be a challenge, if we could barely take the Kings wtf are we going to do now?🙈

[@TechieTato]

Not sure it would of been an easier series if Oettinger continued this level of play. That was just unreal. Would have been interesting, but in the end glad to see its Battle of Alberta.

[@rwa2play]

The newest Battle of Alberta will not be one for the faint of heart.

[@crazypolite]

@@rwa2play hopefully the battle of Florida is just as good. This should really be a great round 2 overall

[@lunarbunny3021]

I’ve decided that it doesn’t really matter who wins to me…because we’re basically going to be playing for the right to get slaughtered by the Aves

[@crazypolite]

@@lunarbunny3021 never know because sometimes team dynamics are kryptonites for top teams. Eg when Oilers were in their worst days about 8-10 years ago, they always stomped the Penguins and Blackhawks.. meanwhile the Blue Jackets (who at the time were also garbo) would beat us along with rhw rest of the league. So you never really know

[@loganknowshockey221]

Ty

[@EthanMumpower.]

Reminds me of the Patrick Kane goal against the flyers in the Stanley cup finals