You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, but you certainly don’t want to miss this! In a special two-part series, Canadian legend Wayne Gretzky joins Ron MacLean to relive some of the biggest games in Stanley Cup Finals history. Along with special guests, The Great One will share stories and memories, and give viewers a glimpse into his thoughts during some of the most memorable moments of his career.
NHL Classics: Special Edition with Wayne Gretzky and Ron MacLean presented by TD premieres this Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW, and on radio on Sportsnet 590 The FAN (Toronto), Sportsnet 960 The FAN (Calgary), and Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver). Part II airs next Saturday, May 2.
Broadcast Details:
- Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT – Part I: 1993 Stanley Cup Final, Game 2 (Kings vs Canadiens) with special guest Kirk Muller
- With 1:45 left in the game, Marty McSorley is called for playing with an illegal stick. The ensuing power play propelled the Habs to an eventual Stanley Cup victory over Gretzky’s Kings in what would ultimately be his last Finals appearance.
- Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT – Part II: 1989 Stanley Cup Final, Game 6 (Flames vs Canadiens) with special guest Lanny McDonald
- Captain Lanny McDonald and the Calgary Flames win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history after finally defeating Gretzky’s Oilers in the Conference Finals.