1998 Stanley Cup Finals
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals
IT'S CUP TIME!
IT'S CUP TIME!
"WE'RE TAKING OUR CUP AND WE'RE GOING HOME!" I loved that sign at the MCI Center on June 16, 1998! Talking about the Wing's second Stanley Cup victory in as many years still brings tears to my eyes. 96.3 FM (WPLT) keeps playing the clip of the NHL Commissioner saying, "Steve Yzerman, let's do it again, come get the Stanley Cup!" It gives me chills! Vladdie's presence was unbelievable and the class and humility showed by Conn Smythe winner, Steve Yzerman, and the rest of the team makes me so proud to be a Detroiter! See you at the parade! GO WINGS! WE LOVE YOU VLADDIE & SERGEI!
Did you hear?? Odds-makers in Las Vegas have the Red Wings as 7-2 favorites to 3-peat! I can't wait for the next season!
Stanley Cup Finals Results:
VS. 
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals
Detroit wins, 4-0
Game 1: Detroit 2, Washington 1
Game 2: Detroit 4, Washington 3 (OT)
Game 3: Detroit 2, Washington 1
Game 4: Detroit 4, Washington 1
Picture time!
Darren puts a hit on the Caps and gets an elbow to the ear for his efforts.
Tomas Holmstrom keeps his streak of points alive with assists on both Detroit goals. He screens Kolzig here for Lidstrom.
Zamboni guy Al does the Octopus Twirl with the first slimy thing of the finals!
Chris Osgood has shown poise and goaltending ability beyond his years in the playoffs, all despite harsh criticism from flaky Detroit fans. He stoped 16 of 17 shots in Game One.
McCarty and Holmstrom celebrate their assist on Nick Lidstrom's goal.
Doug Brown celebrates his goal in Game 3 that tied the game.
A rush by Sergei Federov leaves Caps goalie Olaf Kolzig all curled up in the net.
Kris Drpaer and company celebrate his overtime goal in Game 3. The goal was Draper's first of the playoffs.
Sergei Gonchar knocks the helmet (and almost the head) off of Kris Draper.
Sergei Federov scores the game-winner in Game 3, his 10th of the playoffs. He leads the NHL in playoff goals.
Steve Yzerman, the 1998 MVP of the NHL Playoffs, is congratulated for his Conn Smythe trophy. He is so well-deserving of any and all awards he gets.
Goalie Chris Osgood holds the Stanley Cup he was integral in winning. Finally, his critics are quiet.
An inspriation to his teamates and to an entire city, Vladimir Konstantinov enjoys a cigar with friend Slava Fetisov to celebrate an emotional victory for the Red Wings. Trainer John Wharton said it best: "This cup is not for Vladdie, it is because of him..."
