Orpik scored an overtime game-winning goal against the Islanders on this date in 2013.
12 years ago today, Brooks Orpik was the hero the Penguins needed in overtime of Game 6 during their series against the New York Islanders in 2013.
The Penguins loaded up at the trade deadline before the playoffs, adding Jerome Iginla, Brenden Morrow, and Douglas Murray to their roster.
When the playoffs started, the Penguins were struggling defensively and the Islanders just wouldn’t go away after a 5-0 Pittsburgh win in the opening game of the series.
The Islanders evened the series at 1-1 and again at 2-2
The Penguins posted another shutout in Game 5 of the series, sending things back to Long Island with a chance to advance to the second round.
During Game 6, the Penguins repeatedly found themselves behind until Paul Martin tied the game late in regulation, sending things to overtime.
And then it was Brooks Orpik’s time to shine.
What a moment and what a goal for a player who played in 151 playoff games, scoring only four goals. This is one that he made count.