Teemu Selanne delivered a signature moment in his Hall of Fame career with a dazzling overtime goal in Game 5 of the 2007 Western Conference Final against the Detroit Red Wings. In front of a stunned Detroit crowd, Selanne collected a loose puck in the slot, shifted from forehand to backhand in one smooth motion, and roofed the game-winner to give the Anaheim Ducks a pivotal road victory. The clutch goal put Anaheim up 3-2 in the series, which they would go on to close out in six games.
Selanne’s playoff heroics helped propel the Ducks to their first-ever Stanley Cup championship that year, capping off a remarkable run. Known for his explosive speed and elite scoring touch, Selanne retired with 684 goals and 1,457 points—numbers that stand among the NHL’s all-time best and solidify his place as an icon of his era.