New Jersey Devils Best Overtime Playoff Goals Of All Time

2003 2nd Round Game 5 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Grant Marshall scores

When we talk about magical playoff runs by the New Jersey Devils, Grant Marshall is near the top of the list. Marshall has 92 career goals in 700 NHL games. He finished his career playing in Lowell, but for one run he was one of the best players on the ice. Things came to a fever point when he ended the second round against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

It all started with a great keep by Colin White on the blue line, who then sent it over to Scott Niedermayer. Then, the puck was sent deep to Jamie Langenbrunner who put it on net. Grant Marshall was right there to clean up the rebound and send the Devils to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Watching a team scramble to tackle the man who sent them to the next round is one of my favorite things in hockey. It’s the ultimate elation-devastation feeling in the world. There is so much hope for both teams, but the reaction is completely the opposite. Marshall was the hero on this night, and he continued that momentum throughout the playoffs.

Marshall ended up scoring six goals that postseason, the only six goals he scored in 90 (!!!) career playoff games. This goal was easily his most important, and it helped the Devils move on and eventually win their third Stanley Cup.