The Monday Night Miracle
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The term "Monday Night Miracle" has been adopted in reference to at least two sporting contests. One was a 1986 National Hockey League game and the other a 2000 National Football League game.
[edit] NHL
On May 12, 1986 playoff run the Calgary Flames were leading the St. Louis Blues three games to two heading into game six of the conference final. The Blues were playing at home but found themselves trailing 5-2 with 12 minutes remaining in the third period before rallying to win 6-5 in overtime on Doug Wickenheiser's goal. It is considered to be one of the most memorable [1] victories in Blues history.
[edit] NFL
In the NFL, The Monday Night Miracle most often refers to a Monday night game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins played at The Meadowlands on October 23, 2000. The game is notable for having the second-largest fourth quarter comeback in NFL history and the largest comeback in Jets history. It was also voted the greatest game televised on ABC's Monday Night Football[2].
The most miraculous play which occurred in this contest, was the way the New York Jets scored the final touchdown of the fourth quarter, which tied the game at 37 and propelled the Jets into overtime. The Jets used a play they worked on in practice, but one that few expected would be called in a game situation, let alone one as critical as this: a pass to tackle eligible Jumbo Elliott. His diving, bobbling catch completed this historical Monday Night Football miracle.
[edit] Scoring Summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
| Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 40 |
- 1st Quarter
- 2nd Quarter
- MIA - FG Mare 42
- NYJ - Chrebet 10 pass from Testaverde (Hall kick)
- MIA - FG Mare 44
- 3rd Quarter
- MIA - L. Smith 3 run (Mare kick)
- 4th Quarter
- NYJ - Coles 30 pass from Testaverde (2pt conversion failed)
- NYJ - Wiggins 1 pass from Testaverde (Hall kick)
- NYJ - FG Hall 34
- NYJ - Chrebet 24 pass from Testaverde (Hall kick)
- MIA - Shepherd 46 pass from Fiedler (Mare kick)
- NYJ - Jumbo Elliott 3 pass from Testaverde (Hall kick)
- Overtime
- NYJ - FG Hall 40
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