New Jersey Devils Best Overtime Playoff Goals Of All Time

1995 1st Round Game 4 vs. Boston Bruins: Randy McKay scores

The Crash Line was one of the most famous lines in New Jersey Devils history. It was a line that would knock you out but could score just as easily. Honestly, Randy McKay probably doesn’t get the recognition he deserves when it comes to the all-time great players in this franchise’s history.

McKay was absolutely ruthless with the forecheck, and it directly turned into a goal here. Like, he didn’t even shoot the puck. It went from turnover to in the net in one fluid motion.

The reason this goal makes it over some of the other honorable mentions is how important it actually was. The Devils were down 2-1 in the series after losing the first two games at home. If they lost this game, they’d be returning to New Jersey facing elimination. Instead, the Devils tied the series and took all of the momentum.

McKay’s goal was something they should teach in a hockey school. It was 100% effort. Mike Peluso forced the Bruins defenseman from behind the net, and Randy McKay was in his face immediately. A back-handed poke check led to the puck in the back of the net. It was so simple but something you don’t see very often. The Devils would eventually win the Stanley Cup Championship and a dynasty was on its way.