Petr Sykora scores dramatic overtime goal against Red Wings in 2008
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Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Eighteen years ago, on June 2, 2008, Petr Sykora scored a crucial overtime goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins were on the brink of elimination, having lost three of the first four games of the series. After trailing 3-2 late in regulation, Maxime Talbot tied the game with 35 seconds left, forcing overtime. The match entered a third overtime where Sykora, having predicted his goal to Pierre McGuire, delivered the decisive play, helping the Penguins stay alive in the series.
- •Sykora's goal came in the third overtime of Game 5.
- •The Penguins faced a 3-2 deficit before Talbot tied the game.
- •Marc-Andre Fleury made 58 saves throughout the match.
- •Pittsburgh was down 3-1 in the series facing elimination.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — On this date in Penguins history: Petr Sykora calls his shot
"Eighteen years ago today, Petr Sykora called his own shot, scoring one of the most memorable overtime goals in Pittsburgh Penguins history when it comes to the Stanley Cup Final. It was 2008 and the young Penguins were trying to upset the vaunted Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Final. Pittsburgh was clearly outmatched […]
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