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For the 10th time in their 76-year history, the Detroit Red Wings are Stanley Cup champs. The Wings defeated the Hurricanes 3-1 on Thursday to win their third title in the past six years. Legendary coach Scotty Bowman announced his retirement after winning the Cup for a record ninth time.

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Red Wings' place in history
Eliot: 2002 Wings are sixth best ever
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Wings fans jam downtown to celebrate Cup victory
Yzerman to have surgery, will miss start of season
Red Wings' Lidstrom wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Game 5: Red Wings win 10th Stanley Cup
Game 4: Wings close in on Cup with 3-0 win
Game 3: Wings take 2-1 lead with triple OT win
Game 2: Wings even series at 1-1 with 3-1 victory
Game 1: Hurricanes stun Wings 3-2 in overtime
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Three Stars
Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Game 4 | Game 5

Photo Gallery
The Wings have several players born in the '60s.

Stanley Cup Covers Gallery
Look back at past SI covers on the playoffs.

Darren Eliot's Stanley Cup Finals Preview
The pressure is on the Wings to close the deal.

Kostya Kennedy's Stanley Cup Finals Preview
The 'Canes might be able to pull the miracle upset.

Darren Eliot's Conference Finals Previews
East: Interesting matchups highlight Leafs-'Canes
West: Avalanche-Wings could be a classic

Kostya Kennedy's Conference Finals Previews
East: Battered Leafs have enough left to advance
West: Wings should survive dream matchup

Darren Eliot's Second Round Previews
East: Hurricanes-Canadiens | Leafs-Senators
West: Red Wings-Blues | Avalanche-Sharks

Darren Eliot's Conference Previews
East: Devils have momentum to contend for Cup
West: Wings the favorite to fly to the Finals


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Conference Finals
Carolina d. Toronto 4-2

Conference Semifinals
Carolina d. Montreal 4-2 | Toronto d. Ottawa 4-3

First Round
Montreal d. Boston 4-2 | Ottawa d. Phila. 4-1
Carolina d. N.J. 4-2 | Toronto d. N.Y. Islanders 4-3


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Conference Finals
Detroit d. Colorado 4-3

Conference Semifinals
Detroit d. St. Louis 4-1 | Colorado d. San Jose 4-3

First Round
Detroit d. Vancouver 4-2 | Colorado d. L.A. 4-3
St. Louis d. Chicago 4-1 | San Jose d. Phoenix 4-1


 
schedule
Carolina 3, Detroit 2 (OT) Recap | Summary
Detroit 3, Carolina 1 Recap | Summary
Detroit 3, Carolina 2 (3 OT) Recap | Summary
Detroit 3, Carolina 0 Recap | Summary
Detroit 3, Carolina 1 (Wings win series 4-1) Recap | Summary
Complete Daily Schedule | NHL Playoff Scoreboard

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Michael Farber: Inside the NHL
Red Wings look for Bowman's replacement.

Darren Eliot: View From the Ice
Bowman's postgame decision came as a shock.


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* Cup culmination
Nicklas Lidstrom and Dominik Hasek explain how it feels to win the Stanley Cup and share their admiration for Scotty Bowman.
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* Long offseason
'Canes head coach Paul Maurice praises Scotty Bowman's legendary career, and looks towards the future.
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2002 Stanley Cup Finals Things to Know
Key Stats | Capsule | Biggest mismatches
Statitudes: Stanley Cup finals, By the Numbers
Playoff Stats: Hurricanes | Red Wings
2001-02 Meetings: Oct. 30 | Nov. 13

2002 Postseason Things to Know
Shutouts | Penalty shots | 1-0 OT Games
Hat tricks | Top performances | OT game-winners

Past Coverage
2001: Avalanche send Bourque out a winner
2000: New Jersey edges Dallas
1999: Dallas slides past Buffalo
1998: Red Wings sweep Capitals


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Fantasy Central
Games and Features


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