The lasting image of every NHL playoff year is the winning team lifting
the Stanley Cup in celebration. The moment is dramatic and emotional
whether the final series lasts four games or seven.
But as we noted in the April 28 issue of the Sporting News, throughout
the playoffs certain moments stick in our memories because they played a
key role in the result or turned the tide of a series. Others stand out
for pure emotional value. The best moments have both. They are why we
watch.
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» History of the Stanley Cup:
Would he be a John Elway or a Dan Marino? A Roger Clemens or a Ted Williams? A Brett Hull or a Dominik Hasek? A 40-year-old Ray Bourque stepped onto the ice last year in Denver without a Stanley Cup to show for his 22 NHL seasons, and perhaps wondered whether he was doomed to retire as hockey's all-time also-ran.
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» Almanac:
A one-stop resource for basic information on the champions, award winners, and record
holders in the sport.
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» Ray Bourque:
Ray Bourque skated off the ice with hockey's Holy Grail grasped tightly in his hands -- and wouldn't let go.
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» Wayne Gretzky:
Wayne Gretzky is the undisputed master of the NHL. He has led the league in scoring 11 times, is the only player to break the 200-point plateau in a season (and he's done it 4 times), and holds or shares dozens of records.
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