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Was Tikkanen the Real 1990 Playoff MVP | Edmonton Oilers News
Forget Bill Ranford’s Conn Smythe glory—Esa Tikkanen was the unsung hero of the 1990 Oilers’ Stanley Cup run. The Finnish import, dubbed “Tiki Talk” for his incomprehensible trash talk, wasn’t just a scorer—he was a defensive wrecking ball who shut down stars and led the charge from behind the net. Down 3-1 to Winnipeg, he sparked a comeback with clutch goals and relentless pressure. By playoff’s end, he’d tallied 13 goals and 11 assists, finishing fourth in scoring and tied for third in goals. While Ranford dazzled in net, Tikkanen’s all-around impact—offense, defense, and psychological…
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