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He won the Stanley Cup three times during his impressive career.
15 Interesting Facts About Justin Williams
Justin Williams, known as "Mr. Game 7," is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner who played 19 seasons in the NHL.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#14
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs in 2014.
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His nickname, "Mr. Game 7," was earned due to his exceptional performance in deciding playoff games.
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His teams compiled an impressive 8-1 record in the nine Game 7 playoff matches he participated in.
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He is tied for the most goals scored in Game 7 playoff matches with seven.
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He holds the outright record for most points in Game 7 playoff matches with 15.
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He played over 1,000 NHL games throughout his professional career.
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He represented his home country at the IIHF World Championship, securing two gold medals.
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His professional playing career in the National Hockey League spanned 19 seasons.
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He played for four different NHL franchises throughout his tenure in the league.
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He scored the decisive empty-net goal in the final minute of Game 7 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He was named the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2018.
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He suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee in January 2003 but made a remarkable return to the lineup in just three months.
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During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, he played overseas for Luleå HF in the Swedish Elitserien.
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He became a dual citizen of Canada and the United States after acquiring American citizenship by naturalization in June 2017.
About Justin Williams
Justin Williams is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger known for his clutch performances, earning him the nickname "Mr. Game 7." He won three Stanley Cups with the Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings, also receiving the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2014. He retired in 2020 after a distinguished 19-season NHL career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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Stanley Cup Champion
2012
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Stanley Cup Champion
2014
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2014
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IIHF World Championship Gold Medal
2004
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Justin Williams.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 14
Status: Retired
Age: 44 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 184 lbs (83 kg)
Born: Cobourg, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 320
Assists: 477
Points: 797
Teams: 5
Drafted: 2000
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Philadelphia Flyers Carolina Hurricanes Luleå HF Los Angeles Kings Washington Capitals
Justin Williams played for 5 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2000.