Shawn Bates' Penalty Shot in the 2001-02 NHL Playoffs

Shawn Bates takes a penalty shot for the New York Islanders against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2001-2002 NHL Playoffs. One of the greatest moments in New York Islander history, as called by Howie Rose. (sorry about the quality, couldn't find anything better)

[@dstrauss]

This was 14 years ago tonight. I've been at hundreds and hundreds of professional sporting events. I've been at World Series game sevens with 56,000 fans. And I have never, EVER heard a crowd this loud. The Coliseum was actually shaking. Physically. Literally. It was so loud that my friend sitting next to me was actually screaming in my ear after the goal and I couldn't hear him.

[@chrisolson2846]

Jose Bautista home run in the ALDS in 2015.

[@kyleb8268]

The explosion of cheers when he scores....goosebumps

[@joegraci8800]

I went to the Coliseum for 43 years. Saw them win 3 cups there, but I never heard it as loud as it was when Bates scored on that penalty shot. Tavares' goal in OT against the Caps in the playoffs came close.

[@timothyjcicero7608]

Imagine if they had the yes chant at that time.

[@dylansandas920]

Game 2 a couple of nights ago came close

[@jonathanreiss5008]

I was at both of those games! The place was INSANE after Bates' goal, and yep, the Tavares goal was close.

[@danny9405]

I can vouch for the JT OT goal against the caps. I legitimately lost my voice because of that game. I couldn’t answer calls that Monday at work.

[@brenislanders]

Was lucky to be at that game vs the caps, miss those isles teams as weird as it feels to say that

[@13johnnyemo]

This exact moment, this right here made me a hockey fan for the rest of my life. Sure my parents brought us to a few games before, with the family packs it was affordable and felt like the thing to do for families on the island, but this was the first year I watched every game on TV. Looking back now this season feels so much like that magical 02 team, so much to look forward to in the coming years. LGI

[@ak47dragunov]

Seeing this makes me tear up a little. I want to go back and see playoff action at the barn again!

[@hockeyfan6210]

Great moment in Islanders history, still proud to be a fan, its a shame nobody ever signed Bates. He was a good forward, and he is still a free agent. Great series

[@clebo99]

Still gives me chills.

[@Devilfan26]

I'm a Devils fan, and I even get goosebumps watching this.

[@nickk2461]

Was also at this game with my brother in law, it was as if the entire building took a deep breathe in just as Shawn releases the puck it was gasp and then an explosion. Absolutely the loudest. The barn is electric during playoffs. I miss that place but love my islanders. So I have to take a trip to Brooklyn. Great restaurants there. Let's go Islanders. Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@aohall]

so hey, we’re playing at the colesium now

[@Windyyyyyyyyy]

and hey, theyre back on the island for good

[@chamillionaire5600]

Leafs fan here....MY FAVOURITE SERIES!!! every game was intense!!!!

[@glenndenzler3950]

A vicious and incredibly intense series

[@MikehMike01]

yeah because you didn’t lose in game 7 again 😂

[@TheKanggg14]

As someone who was born in 1993, I was too young to experience the 93 playoff run, so this was my fondest Islander memory. I remember watching this and as Howie Rose makes the famous call, I can't help bus get so excited that I actually cried with joy. Now as my team is surging and most likely going to make the playoffs, I hope to make better memories and experience the first Islander playoff series victory in 20 years. LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!

[@ianstephenson9721]

0:17 I didn't know Jay Leno was a hockey coach

[@Maxie1111]

That was an awsome series, fans from both teams were into it. That's what makes hockey so great!

[@peterbiggins3617]

One of the most memeorable islander games iver ever seen an i live 3 blocks from colisuem.............ISLANDER FAN FOREVER

[@blueeyedbandit6880]

I was there that was the loudest I ever herd that building great memories

[@b0nkert0ns7]

I remember growing up an "Isles fan" because my dad was one, but I never really watched hockey. Then they drafted DiPietro which piqued my interest and then the big Yashin trade which got me to the point where I decided to actually give this hockey thing a shot and watch from the start of the season. In hindsight these were both terrible moves but they got me to sit in front of my TV in October of '01, and luckily it was THIS team that I was able to see as my first hockey experience because they sucked me in immediately. I was hooked right out of the gate. As someone who obviously missed the glory years, this moment is up there with JT's series winner for as good as it gets for me.

[@suburbanindie]

Watching this gives me goosebumps--I miss this team and the 06-07 Islanders--if only Alexei Yashin played on the fourth line and he used his body once in a while. Players don't stay on the team because nobody shows up to their games, and Milbury was a psycho who would trade you away or refuse to negotiate a contract if you had a good season.

[@cdog1990able]

It's a shame the refs gift wrapped game 7 for the Leafs

[@Sean1983]

Best video on this site...PERIOD! LET'S GO ISLANDERS!!!

[@jbuuuuuuuu]

chills

[@C0Nvict97]

was literally about to comment this.

[@jbuuuuuuuu]

lol

[@cdog1990able]

Thought I was the only one

[@diagf777]

cdog1990able You'd be surprised as to how many true (or loyal) of us Islanders fans have stuck around through the years; despite that pos mike milbury (former gm) whos on nbc as an analyst- gutted us apart everytime we had talent for basically nothing in return.

[@cdog1990able]

+diagf777 I know. I was referring to the chills

[@jins86]

Thanks! That's a great choice for a penalty shot song! Bates is doing well in hifk, he's been on the ice more than 20 minutes a game :)

[@canucksandsens]

i remember watchign this game...top 10 favs

[@kevinbarry8114]

How can Brooklyn match this crowd?

[@Kalgon1]

I was there as a 17 year old and again at 31 when tavares scored to win the series. The penalty shot is far superior in terms of noise.

[@cgtjei]

This was Awseome

[@AntwanIzMetal]

Howie Rose= One of the greatest play-by-play announcers of all time, at least as hockey and baseball goes.

[@morgrar]

One of the best memories in Islanders history.

[@clebo99]

Can anyone somehow redo this video and add the “yes, yes, yes” to the end?

[@chrisbenner5164]

I was at both this game and the Tavares Game 6 OT winner. Believe me, the Barclays crowd was just as loud. Both places went nuts. Sat near the top of the Barclays in Game 6 and the last row in Nassau, I though both roofs were gonna come down. Lets go Islanders!

[@MovieandMidnight]

For a team filled my memorable playoff moments, you have just witnessed one of the most memorable. Sucks besides this past season the Islanders haven't won a playoff game at home

[@chimcharstar]

Let's go islanders playoff bound 2014-2015!

[@CommanderTK9091]

Oh yeah

[@es540kickflip]

i really cant get over how good of a moment this was in islanders history, i was there i got the chills, 6 years later im still getting them from watching this, its so fuckin awsome.

[@newyorkyankees2639]

I was at this game with my Dad and sister and it was incredible and a memory I'll never forget. Please VOTE YES on August 1st so other people can have amazing memories like this!

[@Joakim-Jacobsson]

Gives me chills

[@NFSENT]

1 of the best Islander moments i have been alive to watch!

[@Madhouse2332]

Awesome goal!! Welcome to HIFK :D

[@mufasaIRL]

awesome cele

[@cypress187666999]

Islanders and Leafs one of The best series and hits ever

[@bmayer9160]

Was there that night, great, never heard the place so loud!

[@NFSENT]

that was the best islander momment i had got to witness!!

[@timothyjcicero7608]

Imagine if the Yes chant was there back then. Fuck the yes chant woulda rock of they had it.

[@RedWingFan1340]

Damn, listen to that crowd!

[@RanchyOB]

This was my second islanders game I went to. 14 years later I'm a 19 year old and a die hard islanders fan

[@Cynicor]

Best sports moment I've ever seen in person.

[@mpelegrimp]

goosebumps

[@TheWonkaAlarm]

Sunday. Can't wait.

[@NHLandMe]

I know dude i love the islanders such great hockey from that Team.

[@Derek70388]

I think this is the greatest Islanders moment outside of their 4 Cup wins. This goal won the game and tied the series.

[@greendazed86]

That ruled, from a Devils fan. I hope the Islanders make the playoffs this year so we can have a duel.

[@NYIslander12]

One of the few times the coliseum went nuts. God I miss these good moments.

[@mrburger6098]

I sat along the glass next to the sports illustrated camera guy. When he scored I knocked him off his seat and looked at my friends who were sitting at the top of the Coliseum. I saw dust coming from the top and people hugging and jumping. It is a sight I will never forget.

[@b0nkclips980]

Burke is good, but man do I miss Howie. What a legend.

[@nickleization]

Best moment in nyi history since STC run in 80's hope they make playoffs this year

[@NJDevils015]

I agree that the atmosphere at the Coliseum for that series was as electric as any sporting event can be. Even in the Isles' playoff series in 2003, 2004, and 2007 they had great crowds. I agree the Coliseum is old, but put a quality team on the ice and get in the playoffs and that place will be rocking again. It's a shame that the Isles have fallen on hard times. Hopefully, getting John Tavares in the Draft this year will turn the team around and keep them on LI.

[@chomidore3]

the islander fans are great, always cheering, about something LETS GO ISLANDERS!!

[@peteraustinnoto142]

Love it

[@LurkingInToronto]

Honestly, I've spoken to A LOT of leaf fans and pretty much all of them have got the 01/02 series against the NYIsles as there all time favourite (including me). I don't remember seeing a series with that many fights/hits etc..even the fans got into it! I'm still ticked about the isle fans booing the canadian anthem but I do hope things turn around for you guys. You probably won't make the playoffs next season but you sure do have a good crop of players coming up. Good luck.

[@Partywiththebigdog]

was there. Building EXPLODED!!

[@Matthew_Plus]

does anyone know the name of the song playing while the replay is being shown? I was at the game and I've been looking for the name ever since, it brings back good memories. I heard it was a Billy Joel song.

[@PeterMcEntee]

Does anyone have this video from the stands? That would be amazing! Either way this easily ranks as the best moment of Islanders history since I've been alive

[@rikray1]

I remember that series as being one of the most exciting in recent ( the last ten years anyway ) Islanders history. Sadly it was the last time they showed any cohesive talent on the ice.

[@kovy274hart]

As a diehard Ranger fan who enjoys the intense bitter rivalry, I too hope the Isles can rebuild and survive on Long Island. As for where I was when that penalty shot happened, working as an NHL researcher for ESPN on you guessed it. That series! I saw it at work. What a great shot.

[@danny9405]

20 years ago today. Such a disappointing series but jeez how this held up.

[@thebigmeat92]

great moment in islanders history

[@thehockeyfans]

Shawn Bates Rocks wickid shot!!!

[@boopboopeedo]

The islanders are amazing there horn is so cool and loud it is one of the ludest areas in nhl

[@ChristianAllen]

I love how the goal horn guy totally reminded CuJo that he got scored on by adding at least another 15 seconds onto the original blast of the horn haha

[@laylatov]

dude yea i was there, and iv been to plenty games in my life i never heard the coliseum shake like that

[@Lynaugh]

this is awesome, go isles!

[@IbeJigsaw]

I'm sorry, what part of "30 years" did you not understand?

[@datsyuk13a]

what a shot..

[@peterbiggins3617]

ilitterally had no................... voice box after that game

[@xMaNiiAcx]

@Ehxc7 hey ehxc7 I'm bhdplaya the 1 u replied to about u being at the same game... Where u from Suffolk or Nassau county?

[@asmukkar]

and it felt great to win the series in the end!

[@Madhouse2332]

Shaws Bates has been awesome here in finland! 1+7 in 3 games...

[@shocktop6]

for god sakes please bring back this goal horn / song

[@cjf7991]

Best Fans ..Deserve a new arena

[@thebigmeat92]

they used to yank that horn all night i miss the old days but opening day was packed i think that we make the playoffs and this is atmosphere is happening again

[@ChristianAllen]

I love that foghorn at nassau...loud and fearsome

[@1978736]

LETS GO ISLANDERS PLAYOFFS 2015

[@ylegin]

classic!

[@melaniearndt6870]

as soon as they point to center ice the crowd goes NUTS

[@IslandersFan11]

I was there. I'll never forget it for the rest of my life. Let's hope we make the playoffs this season, and if we do, we don't get sweeped by someone like the rangers did! :P

[@bobcaygeonfrench]

This was the best series I ever watched. I remeber the havoc that Steve Webb caused in this one. Awesome series and the Leafs won too, WOOT!.

[@jeremymax9295]

Still get chills. Only thing that sucks is the current islanders team would 100% give up a goal after this

[@jins86]

Anyone know what that song is in the backround from around 0:20 to 1:03?

[@johnk230]

was this recorded with the toronto maple leafs?

[@es540kickflip]

gives me the chills everytime...dont know why

[@pciochetto]

I almost get emotional seeing this then thinking about the last 20 years of isles history. One things for sure. I was at the coliseum this night. I've been to many many sporting events and that goal was followed by the loudest 15 seconds iv ever heard. The coliseum was literally quaking as you can see by the camera

[@islesfan24]

I have to say when that place is juiced up no NHL arena can rock as loud as the Coliseum.

[@cats1011]

@chamillionaire5600 i remeber this series so intense islanders crowd was soo loud i would love to see a playoffs game next year i hope they make it

[@IbeJigsaw]

It's pretty sad that the most memorable moment in Islanders history over the last 30 years came in a series that they lost...

[@Ehxc7]

@Bhdplaya I was at this game too. Row 15 even with the goal line to Curtis Joseph's right. Who was the bald guy that painted his face amd head all white? You must have of saw him. The whole game he just stared and pointed to him thought out the entire game. What a game and series! It sucked that the Islanders lost.

[@imnexclulsive]

im 25...ive had 2 islander moments...that moment...and david volek in 93

[@PENS68]

even as a Pens fan I have to say watchout the Islanders are a team on the rise with John Tavares, Matt Moulson, Kyle Okposo, Michael Grabner, Josh Bailey they are on the rise

[@kylevetrano]

Fucking. AWESOME.

[@boopboopeedo]

that was thelongest horn ever and LETS GOISLANDERS

[@los9095]

what a great game. Still one of the best playoff series ever...to bad the Make Beliefs won

[@pullapoijat]

SHAWN BATES, plays (thank god) for HIFK in finland now :)

[@sammmy1242]

I wish Milbury never lived but this is a sweet goal. The Islanders need to mimick that with Grabner in the playoffs this year if no lockout or next year

[@islesalldaynhl]

hopefully the coliseum can get this loud again this year