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On May 19th, hockey history has been shaped by iconic moments, from the Philadelphia Flyers first Stanley Cup win in 1974 to the Edmonton Oilers inaugural championship in 1984. Defensemen like Serge Savard and Larry Robinson have also left their mark, with Savard scoring an overtime winner in 1979 and Robinson becoming the first player to reach 200 playoff games played in 1984. Goaltenders have played a crucial role, with multiple netminders recording shutouts and impressive save totals on this date. Individual milestones, such as Paul Coffey becoming the highest-scoring defenseman in playoff history in 1996, have further highlighted the importance of goaltending in playoff success. Alex Ovechkin even reached his 800th career goal on May 19th, 2021, adding to the rich tapestry of hockey history on this date.

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