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4 unusual facts about Doug Gilmour


1989 Stanley Cup playoffs

Doug Gilmour scored two goals in the third period, including the eventual game and Cup winner to cement the victory for the Flames.

1999 Stanley Cup playoffs

Despite his team being eliminated, Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Forsberg's postseason scoring totals, with 24 points in 19 games, were not surpassed for the rest of the 1999 playoffs, making him the first player to lead all playoff scorers despite not making the Stanley Cup Finals, since the 1986 playoffs when Doug Gilmour and Bernie Federko each tallied 21 points in 19 postseason games as their team St. Louis was eliminated in the conference finals.

Doug Gilmour

Teammate Brian Sutter nicknamed Gilmour "Killer" in part due to his on-ice intensity, but also because of Gilmour's resemblance to convicted serial killer Charles Manson.

Referee, Kerry Fraser did not call the incident, so no penalty was assessed.


Pro Sport Hockey

Wayne Gretzky even made an appearance in the game along with his legendary peers Doug Gilmour, Patrick Roy, and Mario Lemieux.

Stanley Cup playoffs

Doug Gilmour and Peter Forsberg, in 1986 and 1999, respectively, are the only players who have topped the postseason in scoring without making it to the Finals.


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