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Steve Smith’s infamous own goal in Game 7 of the 1986 Stanley Cup Finals might be his most remembered moment, but it’s far from the full story. Once ranked 24 among the top 100 Oilers of all time, Smith proved his worth as a gritty, offensive defenseman who led the Oilers in scoring after Paul Coffey’s departure. Even Wayne Gretzky, who famously called the own goal a “cop-out,” handed him the Cup in 1987 — a testament to Smith’s resilience and leadership. His seven-year Oilers tenure was just the start of a solid NHL career, showing that one mistake doesn’t define a player’s legacy.

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