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Bobby Orr scored Stanley Cup winner 45 years ago

May 10 marked the 45th anniversary of Bobby Orr's famous Stanley Cup-winning goal in overtime of Game 4 against the St. Louis Blues.

Bruins legend soars through the air after OT marker, sweep of Blues

Paul McGaughey · CBC Sports ·
Bobby Orr, middle, of the Boston Bruins flies through the air after sliding the puck past goalie Glenn Hall of the St. Louis Blues during Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final on May 10, 1970 at the Boston Garden. (Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)

Sunday marked the 45th anniversary of one of the most famous moments in NHL playoff history.

On May 10, 1970, Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr scored 40 seconds into overtime to complete a sweep of the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Final.

Orr's goal was remembered as much for leading his team to a 4-3 victory as it was for his celebration, where after being tripped, he appears to fly through the air, cheering, with his stick raised.

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