On This Date 4/18/1987


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It is epic Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals battle into the early hours of Easter at the Capital Centre. The game called the Easter Epic would be the longest Game 7 in NHL Playoff history, with the Islanders winning 3-2 at 8:47 in quadruple overtime on a goal by Pat LaFontaine to advance to the Patrick Division Finals.