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DYNASTY UNDONE
Austin Murphy
April 24, 1989
In a week marked by tragedy and triumph, Wayne Gretzky's heroics in the Stanley Cup playoffs stood out as Los Angeles beat Edmonton
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April 24, 1989

Dynasty Undone

In a week marked by tragedy and triumph, Wayne Gretzky's heroics in the Stanley Cup playoffs stood out as Los Angeles beat Edmonton

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Vancouver players openly wept after the loss, but coach Bob McCammon said, "I told the guys they have nothing to be ashamed of. I can still see Smyl on that breakaway, Skriko with an open net. Oh boy, this was their lucky day. I believe the best team is going back to Vancouver."

And the lucky team was facing a King-sized challenge.

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