1993 Playoffs (Playin' Overtime)

Warren Rychel
1993-94 Upper Deck #93

From Wikipedia:

"These [1992-93] playoffs featured an NHL record 28 overtime games, of which the Canadiens set a playoff record for most overtime games won in one year with ten."

Jon LeClair
1993-94 Upper Deck #167

The eventual champion Montreal Canadiens actually found themselves down 2-0 in games to Ron Hextall and the Quebec Nordiques in the opening round of the playoffs.

Pivotal Game 3 went to overtime with the Canadiens prevailing, even after they had a goal disallowed (due to a high stick).

With the OT victory, the Montreal Canadiens had cut the series lead down to 2-1 in favor of Quebec Nordiques.

If Quebec had managed to score, Montreal would have found themselves in a stranglehold. The Canadiens managed to escape sudden death, and went on to win the series 4-2.