This video perfectly captures the fan reaction of chris kunitzs overtime goal in game 7 of the 2017 eastern conference finals. Kunitz s production dipped to 50 points that season. Get 2020 nhl season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the chicago blackhawks left wing. Chris kunitz news, stats, photos chicago blackhawks. He also had a pair of decent hands and made for a terrific complimentary player on a scoring line.
Kunitzs 2ot goal sends pens to second straight final youtube. May 26, 2017 chris kunitz scores gamewinner in double ot for penguins in game 7. Chris kunitz and family celebrate with cereal in the. Chris kunitz was a winger known for his great work ethic. Chris kunitz scores gamewinner in double ot for penguins in game 7. One year later, kunitz scored both goals in a game 7 victory over the. May 26, 2017 left winger chris kunitz is 37 now and doesnt play on the pittsburgh penguins top line all that often anymore. Chris kunitz stats, profile, bio, analysis and more.
Chris kunitz scores in 2nd ot, pittsburgh penguins top ottawa. Christopher kunitz born september 26, 1979 is a canadian former professional ice hockey. Nhl fans can find league video content, including classic games, allaccess programs at onestop shop. With evgeni malkin the pittsburgh penguins had what looked to be the perfect opportunity to take a commanding two goal lead on the san jose sharks late in the second. Two years later, almost to the day, the couple had their second child, payton marie on april 5, 2011. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. This video perfectly captures the fan reaction of chris kunitz s overtime goal in game 7 of the 2017 eastern conference. Chris kunitz scores gamewinner in double ot for penguins.
Chris kunitz game 7 ot winner live at ppg paints arena 5252017. Chris kunitz announced his retirement as a professional hockey player today after 15 seasons and will now be joining the chicago blackhawks organization as a player development adviser. Below average in size and stature, he would nonetheless play a very physical game and bang bodies whenever he could. Because it starts with sid throwing the puck to the net, kunitz makes an awkward, but effective play to backhand the puck.
Christopher kunitz born september 26, 1979 is a canadian professional ice hockey left winger with the pittsburgh penguins of the national. Chris kunitz cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. In four years at ferris state, kunitz scored 20 or more goals three times and finished with 99 goals and 175 points in 152 games, making him a heavily. Chris kunitz is hero for penguins in game 7 win against senators. Chris kunitz scores in 2nd ot, pittsburgh penguins top. Chris kunitz stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Stay up to date with nhl player news, rumors, updates, analysis and more at fox sports. Chris kunitz scored the seriesclinching goal in the 2017 eastern conference final. Senators sends penguins to stanley cup final nbc call duration. Penguins advance to nhl stanley cup final v predators after 2ot. Check out our new thankyou gifts celebrating ao3s hugo award win. He hadnt scored a goal in 34 games, counting playoff and regularseason games.
In the 200607 nhl season, kunitz improved to 25 goals and 60 points. Phil kessel had a goal and an assist during pittsburghs four goal second period, and the penguins routed the carolina hurricanes 71 on friday night. After memorable night in home finale for blackhawks, chris kunitz. Kunitzs production dipped to 50 points that season. Chris kunitz stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures. Chris kunitz biosalary, net worth, earnings, house. Click here to download the new myteams app by nbc sports. When chris kunitz scored in the second overtime for the pittsburgh penguins to defeat.
Pittsburghs chris kunitz sends the penguins to their second straight stanley cup final with a game 7 double overtime goal. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. May 26, 2017 pittsburgh penguins players and fans celebrate after the penguins chris kunitz scores a game winning goal in the second overtime period of game 7 in the nhl hockey stanley cup eastern conference finals against the ottawa senators, thursday, may 25, 2017, in pittsburgh. I always fancied this goal against the bruins as a typical kunitz goal. Chris kunitz goal sends penguins to stanley cup finals. An undrafted free agent who became a fourtime stanley cup champion, kunitz has always found the path to success. The pittsburgh penguins celebrate after chris kunitz scored. The pittsburgh penguins celebrate after chris kunitz. Jul 02, 2017 i always fancied this goal against the bruins as a typical kunitz goal. Things didnt start off so great under mike sullivan. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Watch as penguins forwards chris kunitz scores the goal to send pittsburgh back to the finals. Pittsburgh penguins chris kunitz retirement video facebook. The regina, saskatchewan native began his career with anaheim during the 200304 season but spend most of his career in pittsburgh playing nine seasons for the penguins from 2008 to 2017.
Chris kunitz game 7 ot winner live at ppg paints arena 5. Chris kunitz on retirement and transitioning to new role with. Pittsburgh penguins players and fans celebrate after the penguins chris kunitz scores a game winning goal in the second overtime period of game 7 in the nhl hockey stanley cup eastern conference finals against the ottawa senators, thursday, may 25, 2017, in. After 15 years and 4 stanley cups, chris kunitz calls it a. Thats what lightning gm steve yzerman told reporters today when asked, though he noted that the 38year old forward still wishes to continue his career and is not currently considering retirement. Pittsburgh ap chris kunitz spent a portion of the spring nursing a lowerbody injury and wondering if his time with the pittsburgh. After scoring a goal in the final home game of the season for the blackhawks, chris kunitz isnt sure what his nhl future holds. But then the penguins took off and eventually won the stanley cup. Get complete gamebygame stats for chicago blackhawks left wing chris kunitz on.
Jul 30, 2019 a fourtime stanley cup champion has hung up his skates. In regards to kunitz new position, ducks head coach randy carlyle explained, rob niedermayer was an alternate last year and did a fine job, and we thought it was important to involve our younger players in the leadership role. He went on to score 19 goals with the ducks that year, finishing 15th in calder trophy voting. Chris kunitz stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. However, mark stone scored seconds later to tie the game at 1.
I feel very fortunate to have been a part of four amazing organizations over the last. Kunitzs 2ot goal sends pens to second straight final. Kunitz announces retirement, joins blackhawks coaching staff. Fortunately i downloaded it for a video project i was working on and figured i would post it. Owned and operated by sportsnet new york, part of the sny blog network. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about left wing chris kunitz on. Complete record x of every goal scored or assisted by the player regular. Chris kunitz game 7 ot winner live at ppg paints arena. Donate today and show your support for the archive.
Chris kunitz, wide open net nbc sports prohockeytalk. The following video clips will show how vitally important he was to some. Former pittsburgh penguins forward chris kunitz has announced his. Blackhawks ink chris kunitz to oneyear deal nbc sports chicago. Chris kunitzs former nanny sentenced to 5 years ctv news. Sny trademarks and s are the property of sportsnet new york, llc. Penguins players and fans celebrate after chris kunitz scores a gamewinning goal in the second overtime period of game 7 of the eastern conference finals against the senators, thursday, may 25. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Chris kunitz reginaborn chris kunitz hangs up skates after 15 seasons in the nhl reginaborn and fourtime stanley cup champion chris kunitz calls. Chris kunitz reginaborn chris kunitz hangs up skates after 15 seasons in the nhl reginaborn and fourtime stanley cup champion chris kunitz calls it a career after spending 15 seasons in the nhl. May 26, 2017 penguins players and fans celebrate after chris kunitz scores a gamewinning goal in the second overtime period of game 7 of the eastern conference finals against the senators, thursday, may 25.
Tv free game schedule my account support download nhl app. Kunitz game winning goal double ot live in arena youtube. If you want the best sports app, download thescore. Phil kessel had a goal and an assist during pittsburghs fourgoal second period, and the penguins routed the carolina hurricanes 71 on friday night. Carl hagelin and chris kunitz joined sheary in scoring during the second for pittsburgh. Pittsburgh penguins chris kunitz, rear, celebrates his goal in the first period with teammate patric hornqvist 72 during an nhl hockey game. Former penguin chris kunitz retires after 15 nhl seasons.
Anyway chris kunitz wife maureen kunitz is also the mother of their three children. Chris kunitz scored his second goal of the game in double overtime to send pittsburgh past ottawa, 32 and seal the eastern conference finals. Kunitzs doubleot goal sends penguins back to stanley cup. The blackhawks agreed to terms with forward chris kunitz on a oneyear deal, the team announced sunday. Chris kunitz is retiring after 15 seasons and four stanley cup titles and will work for the blackhawks. Chris kunitzs bio is filled with personal and professional info. Chris kunitz of the pittsburgh penguins celebrates with. Kunitz attended ferris state university, where he helped the bulldogs advance to. Chris kunitz on inseason coaching change experience with. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about chris kunitz on tsn. Chris kunitz s goal in double overtime of game 7 of the nhl eastern conference final. Blackhawks ink chris kunitz to oneyear deal nbc sports. Left winger chris kunitz is 37 now and doesnt play on the pittsburgh penguins top line all that often anymore. Chris kunitz was part of a midseason coaching change as an alternate captain with pittsburgh in 201516.
With evgeni malkin the pittsburgh penguins had what looked to be the perfect opportunity to take a commanding twogoal lead on the san jose sharks late in the second. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the blackhawks easily on your device. Conor sheary scored twice, and evgeni malkin had a late goal and an assist. Chris kunitz game by game stats and performance chicago. Chris kunitz is hero for penguins in game 7 win against. May 26, 2017 chris kunitz scored his second goal of the game in double overtime to send pittsburgh past ottawa, 32 and seal the eastern conference finals. Chris kunitz scores to make it 31 penguins over the ottawa senators. Kunitz turns 39 in september, but played in all 82 games last season with the tampa bay lightning and registered goals and 16 assists despite averaging a careerlow 11. The tampa bay lightning will not bring back chris kunitz for the 201819 season. Chris kunitz scores gamewinner in double ot for penguins in. A collection of facts like salary, net worth, earnings, house, career, clubs, relationship, wife, married, dating and more can also be found. The defending champion penguins will return to the. Find chris kunitz stats, teams, height, weight, position. A fourtime stanley cup champion has hung up his skates.
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