Welcome to Steve’s Dang-Its, where we recap the worst plays of the week in the National Hockey League (NHL). This week’s edition is particularly shocking, as we witnessed a team give up nine goals in a Stanley Cup Final game.

The game in question was Game 5 of the 1982 Stanley Cup Final between the New York Islanders and the Vancouver Canucks. The Islanders were up 3-1 in the series and were looking to close out the Canucks on home ice. However, what transpired was a nightmare for the Islanders and their fans.

The Canucks came out firing on all cylinders, scoring three goals in the first period to take a commanding lead. The Islanders managed to score two goals in the second period to cut the deficit to one, but that’s as close as they would get.

The Canucks scored six more goals in the third period, including three power-play goals, to win the game 9-2. The Islanders’ goaltender, Billy Smith, was pulled after giving up six goals on 22 shots. His replacement, Roland Melanson, didn’t fare much better, giving up three goals on 10 shots.

This game is still remembered as one of the worst performances in Stanley Cup Final history. The Islanders went on to win the series in six games, but Game 5 will forever be a stain on their otherwise dominant playoff run.

But this wasn’t the only bad play of the week. Let’s take a look at some other notable Dang-Its from around the league.

First up, we have a play from the Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl. In a game against the Montreal Canadiens, Draisaitl was caught slashing Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi in the back of the leg. The slash earned Draisaitl a two-minute minor penalty and a fine from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety.

Next, we have a play from the Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand. In a game against the New York Rangers, Marchand was caught cross-checking Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich in the head. Marchand was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for the infraction.

Finally, we have a play from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner. In a game against the Winnipeg Jets, Marner was caught tripping Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. Marner was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for the infraction.

These Dang-Its serve as a reminder that even the best players in the league can make mistakes. It’s important for players to stay disciplined and avoid making costly errors that can hurt their team’s chances of winning.

That’s all for this week’s edition of Steve’s Dang-Its. Join us next week as we recap more of the worst plays from around the NHL.