Ken Dryden summed up for us a while back that a 21st century hockey rival for Canada, post-Iron Curtain, could be hard to get a hate-on for. “It used to be ‘Us’ against ‘Them’,” the great goalie said of showdowns versus the Soviet Union between 1972 and the early ‘90s. “But now, there’s no ‘Them’ […]
The article discusses the ranking of Canada's top international hockey goals, highlighting Connor McDavid's winning goal in the 2023 World Championship as a significant addition to the list. It also mentions Paul Henderson's iconic 1972 Canada-Russia series goal, Ken Dryden's reflections on Canada's historical rivalries, and the impact of McDavid's goal, which drew 9.3 million viewers and sparked debate about its ranking in Canadian hockey history. The article briefly touches on other notable moments, including the 1987 Canada Cup and the 1976 Canada Cup, emphasizing their historical significance.
