After a dominant year in GP2, the feeder series for F1, in 2006, which showcased the full range of Hamilton's driving skills, McLaren took up their option on him for 2007.
The histrionics near the end punctuated a dominant performance by the Devils that tied the series at 2. (Game 5 will be Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.) Zach Parise had two goals and an assist, and Bryce Salvador and Travis Zajac gave New Jersey a two-goal lead in the first period that felt insurmountable.