Biggest upsets in the last 20 years?

[Gooch1034]

First off, I know tonights game obviously inspired this thread but I mean no disrespect for all the Caps fans here. Just want to know peoples thoughts on the last 20 years or so.

I know the Caps were a 1 seed and Habs an 8 but is it safe to say the Caps were an inexperienced number 1 seed? That would be the reason I wouldnt pick this as the biggest upset.

I missed many years of the NHL because of a grueling work schedule and I just didnt have the time in my life so me starting threads like this are a real help to get some knowledge on what I missed in the late 90s-early 2000s.

My pick so far is the '94 Pens/Islanders upset. Top 3 personal losses for me when it comes to sports. Curious to hear what you guys come up with?

 

[TexasMan]

Panthers/Pens 1996?

 

[Gooch1034]

Panthers/Pens 1996?

Cant say I forgot about that one but back in 1994....I didnt think the Pens could possibly lose. I like your pick for sure tho!

 

[Squatchito]

The one I remember being most shocked by since seriously following hockey was Sharks over Wings in 94. I know they weren't the best team in the league that year, but it has always stuck with me.

 

[maddogmark25]

Edmonton over Wings in 06 I think was more of an upset, the Wings didn't have the holes in their team like the Caps did this year

Cant forget Sharks over Wings in 94 either

 

[puckhead]

in terms of point spreads, this one was the 2nd biggest upset ever.
I don't remember the list... TSN showed it

 

[Gooch1034]

in terms of point spreads, this one was the 2nd biggest upset ever.
I don't remember the list... TSN showed it

I think games like the one tonight say something about how the playoffs are far from the regular season. I love it! Not just because Washington lost...just for the fact that anyone can win it with a goalie thats on fire.

 

[IPostedWhat]

1992 Wild Card Game - Bills vs Oilers.

Greatest Comeback Ever!

The OP never said it has to be just in the NHL.

 

[Gooch1034]

1992 Wild Card Game - Bills vs Oilers.

Greatest Comeback Ever!

The OP never said it has to be just in the NHL.

You are right and I agree....I remember watching that game and its the greatest thing I have ever watched that doesnt have to do with the Steelers. Bills did it with their backup QB in the 2nd half too if I remember correctly?

 

[IPostedWhat]

You are right and I agree....I remember watching that game and its the greatest thing I have ever watched that doesnt have to do with the Steelers. Bills did it with their backup QB in the 2nd half too if I remember correctly?

They were down 35-3 at the start of the 3rd Quarter before scoring 28 points in the 3rd and going on to tie it, then win with a FG in OT.

My one friend got his hands on a VHS tape of what was being said in the broadcast booth while the game was in commercials. Some of the shit they were saying was pretty funny. They did a complete 180 once the Bills started coming back.

 

[Gooch1034]

They were down 35-3 at the start of the 3rd Quarter before scoring 28 points in the 3rd and going on to tie it, then win with a FG in OT.

My one friend got his hands on a VHS tape of what was being said in the broadcast booth while the game was in commercials. Some of the shit they were saying was pretty funny. They did a complete 180 once the Bills started coming back.

That would be some funny shit to watch. I remember my whole family wanting to turn the channel but I kinda learned to like the Bills being only like an hour and 20 mins west of Buffalo and refused to do anything but watch. I think I was like 13 around then and really enjoyed Jim Kelly. Hated the Oilers with passion made it that much more enjoyable.

You a Bills fan also?

 

[smo5039]

ahh jim kelly... the finest thing outta east brady

 

[Gooch1034]

ahh jim kelly... the finest thing outta east brady

Lots of great Qbs from Western PA.....Unitas, Kelly, Montana, Marino, Namath(I dont like him), Missing anyone?

 

[smo5039]

Gus Ferrotte, Marc Bulgar, Bruce Gradkoski... Nope you aren't missin anyone.

 

[Gooch1034]

Gus Ferrotte, Marc Bulgar, Bruce Gradkoski... Nope you aren't missin anyone.

Ha I say Gus is great simply for hurting his neck head butting that wall in Washington.

 

[smo5039]

yeah ford city's finest. I think he made the pro bowl that year too.

 

[RangersReds03]

Senegal beating France in the 02 WC was a pretty big upset

 

[Gooch1034]

Senegal beating France in the 02 WC was a pretty big upset

But that was funny tho.

 

[RangersReds03]

But that was funny tho.

yea France lost to a country they OWNED, literally

 

[Urkie]

I was bored and tried to dig deep into my memory banks:

I'd say the Oilers beating the Wings in 2006 was a pretty big upset.

Obviously the Habs over the Caps is pretty big as well but I think it's on par with the Oilers over the Wings.

The Ducks beating the Sharks last year was a huge upset.

The Islanders beating the Pens in 1993 was a pretty big upset.

Sharks over the Wings in 1994 has to be high on the list.

Panthers over the Pens in 1996.

The North Stars taking the Blackhawks down in 1991 was a major upset.

This one isn't within the 20 year time frame but the Flames beating the Oilers in 1986 was a huge upset.

Oilers beating the Stars in 1997 when Joseph stole the series.

Leafs beating the Sens in 2001 and not only beating them but sweeping them.

The Sens again...sigh. Sabres sweeping the Sens in 1999

Ducks taking down the Wings in 2003 in a sweep.

Homer pick: The Sens defeating the Devils in 1998 as the 8th seed.