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This rivalry was absolutely hockey perfection
@Danfrombackhome6 жыл бұрын
AMEN
@SuperThumpasaurus6 жыл бұрын
yes indeed!
@xisotopex Жыл бұрын
Preach brother preach!!!
@Kalentros7 ай бұрын
Man alive! This gave me chills and tears in reminiscing about the greatest days of hockey - ever. Grateful to be a Michigander during this era.
@stevesshawl79772 жыл бұрын
Same here, even being born in 90 I was young but Hockey was my life from the age of 3 so I watched every single game. Had everything on VHS from both brawls to every playoff game. They will never be able to take our “HOCKEYTOWN” label from us. Never.
@-BUGZ- Жыл бұрын
This has been so underrated as the best rivalry or shall I say "war" in North American sports over the past 25 years lol.
@americangiant10038 жыл бұрын
Not at the time. It was voted greatest rivalry in sports.
@stevemineer28573 жыл бұрын
@@stevemineer2857 better late than never lol
@isitoveryet95252 жыл бұрын
Underrated? It's always hyped as the greatest rivalry ever, I don't think it ever gets overlooked.
@flippy662 жыл бұрын
@@flippy66 If you a big or even a regular NHL fan during the period between say 1996-2004 you was knew what it was. I was more talking the majority of the causal/non NHL sports fan in America that this now classic rival was grossly insane.
@americangiant10032 жыл бұрын
March 26, 1997 is still one of the favourite days of my life when it comes to sporting moments.
@geoffmartins992 жыл бұрын
I witnessed the whole rivalry and never seen one more fierce in any sport.. Was Awesome time to be a RedWings fan..
@rarearmor28687 жыл бұрын
As an avid Colorado Avalanche fan, gotta say ditto. God, I miss that rivalry.
@SuperThumpasaurus6 жыл бұрын
Peter Forsberg was the most skilled hockey player ever, but the only ones who came close were those who challenged him and made him a better player on his team and on Detroit such as Pavel Datsyuk, Joe Sakic, Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lidstrom, Milan Hejduk, Patrick Roy, Alex Tanguay, Brett Hull, etc. Both teams made each other better.
@lelouchvibritannia40284 жыл бұрын
I was an Avs fan, and I completely agree
@alissamclaughlin19494 жыл бұрын
Better time to be an Avs fan. Red WIngs suck and always will haha fuck off Detroit.
@BrownstownMr4 жыл бұрын
Hooty Wooty Except the Wings had the extra Cup win. 😊
@achildr14 жыл бұрын
If there was still rivalries like this pretty sure the stadiums would be full
@mapleleafs84586 жыл бұрын
There a lot of rivalries like one in Atlantic division
@jackharrington697 Жыл бұрын
@@jackharrington697 don’t get me wrong there are great rivalries, but this rivalry was intense, two stacked teams who absolutely hated each other. Their regular season games were like playoff hockey. This was real hockey.
@ryanmccoy2573 Жыл бұрын
@@jackharrington697 not even close to anything like detroit/colorado
@adam_c_music Жыл бұрын
@@adam_c_music I mean let's be honest here, how many hockey rivalries in the NHL were there like Detroit/Colorado. There's probably only been a couple and none lasted nearly as long as this. Hard to complain about there not being any rivalries like this when there never was anything like this.
@limitedbom2206 Жыл бұрын
I feel blessed to have witnessed this rivalry.
@jimkennedy52025 жыл бұрын
Growing up a die hard Wings fan in southeastern Michigan, I was 12 in 1996 when the rivalry began. Boy oh boy what a treat it was to watch this rivalry and enjoy 3 Stanley Cup wins all throughout my teen years!
@uTubeNoITube3 жыл бұрын
Growing up a avs fan in this era was amazing! Some of the best hockey games in history.
@CMD11322 жыл бұрын
It sucks that they can't beat Bednar though.
@dannythomas417 Жыл бұрын
This should be a 30 for 30
@cerqs766 жыл бұрын
Dc cerqs totally agree!
@mattnivison85665 жыл бұрын
30 for 30 docs have been churned out for a decade. It boggles my mind that no one wants to tackle this. Greatest rivalry in sports I've experienced.
@hattorihanzo22755 жыл бұрын
HELL F'ING YEA!
@vmi41725 жыл бұрын
Agree.
@LeoWhalen19335 жыл бұрын
Hockey is not a big "Ratings" draw for Espn
@tonyc47764 жыл бұрын
The greatest rivalry I've ever seen! Both teams were amazing and hated each other!
@reddevilunited778 жыл бұрын
This was hockey. Two skilled teams who absolutely despised one another and this was the epitome of playoff hockey. As a wings fan I used to get pumped for playing the Avs even though they gave us a fair share of beatings, this is what it was all about. Doing whatever it took to win.
@CJRoc5 жыл бұрын
yup good ol' days, now you look at someone and get a penalty lol
@ThunderHockeyTFL4 жыл бұрын
The best, Jerry, the best!
@beardupbeerdown73552 жыл бұрын
Good riddance of the cheap ass clutching and grabbing of old with $5,000 players to grab and hold Hockey players and skilled goal scorers, helpers, and true skaters!!! Glad to see the shit of holding clutching and grabbing... disafetchingpearing!
@8r0o8k2 жыл бұрын
Yeah...it was a good time to be a Wings fan.
@gregorykiernan7849 Жыл бұрын
I have to agree with Sakic and Shanahan. What made the rivalry between these two teams so great was that they were practically mirror images of each other. Whether it was goal scorers, grinders or defense...they were just so evenly matched. The only consistent advantage was that Roy was a better all around goaltender throughout most of it. Imagine if Detroit had Hasek in his prime for more than just the 01-02 season? Whether it was at the Joe, Pepsi Center or a blackjack table in Las Vegas (me in my Yzerman jersey and a guy wearing a Sakic sweater...ahh so fun) this rivalry made it fun to be a hockey fan. In my opinion the 2002 WCF is still the best all around hockey series ever.
@Kalentros7 жыл бұрын
100% agree with you. 2002 was so good. I can talk about that team for hours. Hull one of my favorite players to never wear the winged wheel CAME to Detroit! That team was so stacked and deep there was no way we was going out without a cup with that team. Still which we could of done it back to back in 03 but eh lol. going back to the hate that still bleeds deep in me. I hate Colorado. Still to this day. Was so so happy we beat them for the last time ever in the joe!
@savagetilley27827 жыл бұрын
march 18th 2017 5-1 Wings in the Joe over Col for the last time in the Joe.
@savagetilley27827 жыл бұрын
(wipes away a tear) I know. I'm gonna miss the Joe. It may not have been the best building to see hockey, but it was the building where I grew up watching it. As I called it...it was the Temple where the Gods skate. I don't hate those player from those Colorado teams anymore. I respect them many of them (NEVER Lepuke). May not like them too much...LOL. But I respect them. Sakic was a class act. I will always respect what he did during the 2004 World Cup. When Yzerman was out with an injury Sakic refused to wear 19 our of respect for Yzerman. That earned my respect for Sakic.
@Kalentros7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I could see the good in Sakic doing that. And he really wasn't the problem just him and Steve got compared so much it turned my stomach. And yeah I don't want to see the joe be torn down I hope they leave it there as a museum. I still have disdain for Turtle. I'll never like Roy. But I guess I can see it your way. It was a really long time ago now lol.
@savagetilley27827 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately what I think is going to happen is they are going to expand the Riverfront complex on the land the Joe now sits on. I'll be heading down there to see if I can snag a piece of it before they haul it all away.
@Kalentros7 жыл бұрын
You know you have a great rivalry, not when the tough guys are fighting, but when even the Hall of Famers are. Great stuff from my childhood!
@GaelicMagyar3 жыл бұрын
As a Detroit Red Wings fan I did not sit down for any playoff game against The Avalanche during this time period, how could I. I was up on my feet the whole time...Pacing, cheering, moaning, cursing, laughing, crying, screaming. Every emotion goes thru your body in a game, a series, a rivalry as fierce, as intense, and as bloody as this one. I can just imagine how the players and coaches on each team felt. This rivalry is not just one of the best in hockey history, but in sports history, because The Detroit Red Wings truly hated The Colorado Avalanche, and The Colorado Avalanche truly hated The Detroit Red Wings. Both teams paid the price with the blood that was spilt on the ice to just have a shot at playing for Lord Stanley's Cup. It doesn't get any better than what we witnessed from 1996 to 2002.
@artmeddaugh66695 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@jman34804 жыл бұрын
As a Wings fan, revenge was more a priority than the Cup. That had to happen first.
@jimkennedy52025 жыл бұрын
Best rivalry in North American sports history.
@tripsaplenty12276 жыл бұрын
Whoa whoa whoa Take it easy bru History is hella long time . This Rivalry really only lasted 3 seasons
@mikelynch72713 жыл бұрын
@@mikelynch7271 '96' to '02' is 7 seasons.
@_MjG_2 жыл бұрын
Not even close sir calm down 🙄🙄
@jackharrington697 Жыл бұрын
Legend has it that before that 2006 WCF game 6 Hasek gave a illegal stick to one of the Avs officials as a present for his child. Obviously Hartley picked up on that. If that was deliberate Hasek is genius
@chrisegan196818 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a kings fan since 1995. My 2nd favorite was the wings. This hockey was pure Brilliance.
@carlosanaya4149 Жыл бұрын
best rivalry is sports
@terencelee48497 жыл бұрын
Nah. University of Michigan and Ohio State. A much bigger rivalry and much longer history.
@james123q6 жыл бұрын
OK...best rivalry in professional sports. Can we agree on that?
@lelandmedvison88256 жыл бұрын
Buffalo and Boston in football and hockey
@mommytolfa26 жыл бұрын
Buffalo?????
@sagnastymi50246 жыл бұрын
@@mommytolfa2 Montreal and Boston is a way bigger rivalry than Buffalo and Boston. But everybody hates both the Bruins and the Pats so you could really pick any number of cities/teams.
@ninetailedfox5791215 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this rivalry clearly. 😆 Patrick Roy was a total loose cannon. What a hot head. 😆 🤣 😂.
@Crichtonator19822 жыл бұрын
I love my wings past and current, but nothing will bet this era of hockey. Bone crushing physicality, Silky smooth plays, really just the cream of the crop.
@nirvanaguitar2 жыл бұрын
Besides the lakers and Celtics, and Red Sox Yankees, this was the greatest and most heated rivalry in pro sports history, and as a wings fan, it was a joy and heart ache to watch
@lukeconverse6632 Жыл бұрын
"5 of 7 cup winners from 1996-2002". In 1995 it was the devils, 00 the devs, and 03 the devs. That's 8 of 10 between 3 teams - even more impressive.
@libertydefenders82765 жыл бұрын
1995-1996 was Colorado 96-97 was Detroit 1997-1998 was Detroit again 98-99 was Dallas my team 1999-2000 was the devils 2000-2001 was Colorado and 2001-2002 was Detroit again.
@Jamesthevampire71723 жыл бұрын
It can be consolidated to 8 of 9 for Colorado, Detroit & New Jersey. Colorado: `96` & `01` Detroit: `97` `98` `02` New Jersey: `95` `00` `03` & Dallas: `99`
@_MjG_2 жыл бұрын
This was a great time for detroit hockey I loved every game through these years
@robertglover23174 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing rivalry. Best hockey in my memory.
@thequiethunter767 жыл бұрын
I've been in this rabbit hole off and on for quite a bit. These teams had it all, and they matched up almost perfectly.
@nickgangone9541 Жыл бұрын
History was made glad I got to witness it
@hoghunter68722 жыл бұрын
Damn!!! I miss those days!!👊👊
@cyclopsstaxx28493 жыл бұрын
I remember that Statue of Liberty and Game 7. Such a heartbreaking end of that year.
@beardupbeerdown73552 жыл бұрын
There’s nothing like this today… two of the best ever!
@leefleming19385 күн бұрын
It was some exciting, fun hockey to watch, no matter which side of the rivalry you fall on!
@ErizotDread5 жыл бұрын
Everything about this rivalry was amazing. Nothing will ever be that great again.
@templetonbob5 жыл бұрын
Any true competitor knows… Your greatness is defined by the level of your opponent. When I got out of the service and moved back home to Colorado.. the Avalanche came too… I fell in Love with hockey because of this rivalry and our brand new team. We were all so blessed in Colorado and Michigan to get to see this live.
@MegaJcoulter Жыл бұрын
no rivalry in hockey comes close in the past 25 years; Prior to that Oilers/Flames, Habs/Bruins and Habs/Nords come to mind! 3 elements that make any hockey rivalry great-2 teams playing regularly for the Cup, players and coaches that have mutual hatred for each other and best of all fans from each city arguing endlessly about who is the best team! i agree that 2002 WCF was awesome to watch!
@docpj727 жыл бұрын
that was such a great rivalry during 1996 to 2002 there was only 2 years where the Avs and the Wings didn't win the Finals
@Deriv447 жыл бұрын
Or make it. Damn Belfour.
@dannythomas4173 жыл бұрын
@@dannythomas417 Dallas beating Colorado in Game 7....... Never gets old.
@manzac1123 жыл бұрын
12:25 I love how they wait for the puck to drop before they start fighting, as if the fight wouldn't go on the stat sheet otherwise. LOL!
@freddyt555554 жыл бұрын
True old hockey. I saw it almost 25 years ago in Tyumen, Siberia.)) Golden times!
@fantozzi80544 жыл бұрын
This was great. As a wings fan, to me, there was no greater rivalry. How I loathed Colorado at the time
@sterline803 жыл бұрын
As a Flyers Fan I Grew Up During This Rivalry In The 90's While Being a Flyers Fan But This Rivalry Was So Good All The Way Go Flyers P.S. This Rivalry Did Set The Tone For The Flyers Penguins Rivalry Later On After The 2004-05 NHL Lockout!
@vinceniederman32357 жыл бұрын
This was when hockey was fun to watch.
@twwap2942 жыл бұрын
I am brazilian I love my team I am colorado avalanche Go avs go!!!!!
@cafe82492 жыл бұрын
This might be one of the best sports rivalries of all time just because these teams won multiple championships during those years.
@bootitup69273 жыл бұрын
I was 10 years old when I saw Claude Lemieux crush Kris Draper's face on live TV. I will never forget the bone-crunching sound that it made as they played the replay over and over, nor will I forget the passionate seething rage that it put in the hearts of the Detroit Red Wings fans and organization. The rivalry was so intense that even on School nights I was allowed to stay up as late as the games took to finish. I still vividly remember sitting in my bed and watching the huge team brawl unfold, and relishing in every moment of vengeance taken upon Lemieux and the Colorado Avalanche team. I remember talking about what happened at school the next day with my friends that were also allowed to stay up late to watch the games. The rivalry made for what was arguably the best hockey in history between two of the best put together teams of all time. The energy that was unleashed in each game has gone unmatched in any of the hockey that I have watched since. However, as I look back on it now as a guy in his 30's, I understand that Scotty Bowman was right about the brutality, it really didn't have to be like that. Lemieux should have apologized, and he should have been barred from ever playing in the NHL again. I honestly don't have any remaining animosity towards Lemieux. It's well in the past now, but he quite literally could have killed someone with the viciousness of that hit. It wasn't at all about what team either of them played for.... you just don't do something like that to someone. To this day the Draper hit and the Kozlov sucker punch were the two worst things I have ever seen a player do. Lemieux behaved like a coward, and the way he embarrassed himself by turtling on the ice was to the tremendous delight of all Red Wings fans. McCarty was our judge, jury, and executioner, and Detroit loved him for it. The reality of the situation was that it frustrated all of us to no end that no adequate responsibility was taken to address the hit on Draper. It wasn't just Red Wings fans that wanted Lemieux gone, and by failing to do anything significant about it the Red Wings organization itself was forced to take matter into their own hands by the only way that they could, out on the ice. It's a bummer to know that I will never see such great hockey played ever again, but even back then as a 10 year old I understood that what I was seeing was something truly special. The 42 year Stanley Cup drought coming to an end, winning back to back cups, and having a team that hardly ever lost... What a time it was to be a Red Wings fan! It's interesting how time changes people and things. These days I actually like the Colorado Avalanche team, and I haven't seen them in a negative light for quite some time now. When the rivalry was in full swing I could have never imagined that some 25 years later I would actually like the organization that I had once loathed above all else.
@Adam2024 жыл бұрын
If that's the worst thing you've seen a player do, then you mustn't have followed much hockey, and don't tell that to Steve Moore. Geesh. And Crawford was practically a saint in this rivalry compared to how he acted towards Moore. That's the most disgusting thing I've ever seen a player do, and it's not even close. Crawford and Bertuzzi should have both been banned from the NHL for longer than Shoeless Joe's been banned from MLB.
@koreygeren26774 жыл бұрын
@@koreygeren2677 Todd Bertuzzi actually apologized. Furthermore, the way that multiple players piled on top of Steve Moore is what led to his injury. The sucker punch was nasty and it was a dark stain on Bertuzzi's career, but he actually took responsibility for it and something was done about it. I actually respect Bertuzzi for what he did after what happened. I can't say the same for Lemieux.
@Adam2024 жыл бұрын
@@Adam202 None of which excuses his actions. And he smashed Moore's head, while he was unconscious, into the ice. That's what lead to his head injury. Good that you can excuse it though. Probably a fan of McSorely's last game as well, I'll assume.
@koreygeren26774 жыл бұрын
@@koreygeren2677 I believe in forgiveness. I don't have any animosity towards Bertuzzi or Lemieux. However, I actually respect Bertuzzi because he actually apologized and suffered real consequences. Lemieux on the other hand suffered no consequences and took no responsibility. As I have already said, it's easy to take advantage of a vulnerable player. It's hard to admit you were wrong and seek repentance. If you want to behave like a bitter clown even decades later that is your own business. The fact that you can't see the difference between these two situations is telling of your ignorant and judgemental point of view. Feel free to post your own comment about Todd Bertuzzi and the coward Steve Moore.
@Adam2024 жыл бұрын
@@Adam202 Wow, you called Steve Moore a coward? Victim blaming now? You really have no credibility. Exactly how deep were you in the hockey world again? Watching all the sports talk shows on TSN, all the interviews? What is your comment about "not seeing the difference" even suppose to mean? I never even mentioned Lemieux. lol
@koreygeren26774 жыл бұрын
McCarty was the King and Hero of Mo-Town that great night.
@davidsekowski17104 жыл бұрын
Yeah...nut I give kudos to Vernon for blooding Patrick Roy.
@gregorykiernan7849 Жыл бұрын
I have been watching and a fan of the Wings since the 80's and I think that during this rivalry was some of the best hockey I've ever seen. I'm pretty sure that it drove the Wings to be the best they could so they beat Colorado.
@lallenjacobs144 жыл бұрын
McCarty is my all time favorite player he wasn't afraid to throw hands!
@shyhumphreys14763 жыл бұрын
The best birthday gift ever! I turned 20 years old that day (03/26/97). Omg I miss those days, where in the Fuk did time go! 22 years ago come March
@bobjohnson29205 жыл бұрын
Seeing Drapers face again already made my year.
@camse7en3 жыл бұрын
Oh my God how much I loved this hockey;)
@bonniesmusic43364 жыл бұрын
There's simply nothing like the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Everything about it. The beards, the handshake line of utmost respect after a hard fought series... It's sports at it's finest.
@marclaporte37104 жыл бұрын
I was there THANK YOU. Great video.
@paulseibert85986 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest games ever
@johntarnowski9086 Жыл бұрын
I loved Roy, Fedorov, Yzerman, Sakic, Forsberg among others during this time. Never got into the rivalry ’cause I was a kid back then but looking back…hockey won’t ever get as good as this again.
@Jukeboksi2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I get bored with today's sports I watch these old videos. I remember going to the games as a kid and even caught a puck at one of these games. The back stories, the intensity, the fights, but it was really all about getting that puck in the back of the net. Nothing like it. Now the Avs have to put out the Flames!
@tywheeler71315 жыл бұрын
Being 25 yrs old when the Avs came to Denver-this rivalry is what started my love affair with hockey,& the Avs. I work at Ball arena now for Av,& Nug games,& we had no clue back then how special this rivalry was. I knew it was intense,& the best hockey rivalry at the time. But didnt realize itd go down in history,& now rightfully makes almost every list of "best rivalries in all of sports history"-not just hockey. We kinda knew these teams were both ridiculously stacked,& the hockey was amazing-but it also was all some of us in Denvrr really knew bout hockey back then. That having Sakic,Forsberg,Roy,etc was something super rare. Same could be said of those Wings teams.
@JasonSmith-pe5py Жыл бұрын
Wow, classic. That will go down in history.
@michaelharrington52273 жыл бұрын
Tom, I want to say thank you for an excellent video and performance on your part. I've done some minor voice work in the past and you came across as knowledgeable, exciting, non-partisan, and professional. With respect, Leland Medvison
@lelandmedvison88256 жыл бұрын
From 1996-2002, this was the best rivalry in sports. Five Stanley Cups, nine...NINE HOFers (Roy, Sakic, Forsberg, Blake for the Avs, Yzerman, Shanahan, Fedorov, Slava Fetisov, and Ciccarelli from Detroit), and gallons of blood. I knew many of the print journalists who covered the Avs and they were unequivocal about the on ice animosity that bled into the press box. The fans hated each other, the goalies fought, the press genuinely loathed the others on the opposite side, championships, great hockey, multiple wikipedia pages, etc. This was as nasty, intense, and gripping as I've ever seen in a sports rivalry. And let's face it..god it was fun to watch.
@SuperThumpasaurus6 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@fryonthefly6 жыл бұрын
Nick Lidstrom is a Hall of Famer
@timgressler59515 жыл бұрын
Larionov , Robitalle and Hasek
@timgressler59515 жыл бұрын
Brett Hull , Chelios so there's alot more than 9 HHOFer's .... and Osgood should be in the HHOF
@timgressler59515 жыл бұрын
The 01-02 Red Wings alone had 9 HOFers
@scottballinger32005 жыл бұрын
I still hate those Avs! But they were good. Perfect villains, even.
@dftns196 жыл бұрын
Right back at ya
@karllarson51826 жыл бұрын
I was an Avs fan, but I greatly respected the Red Wings and loved the rivalry
@alissamclaughlin19494 жыл бұрын
Woah that intro was AWESOME!
@vastyandrews26313 жыл бұрын
One Word To Say about This Rivalry: Bad Blood!
@vinceniederman32355 жыл бұрын
thats 2
@lukedenning35653 жыл бұрын
LOL thats two im dead reading this
@pianotalent64372 жыл бұрын
I remember all of it...as it unfolded...living in detroit and this was no simple rivalry, it was well beyond that...like a hatred for the enemy. There is no more dramatic rivalry in all of sports close to how this was. And it all started when Drapes was plowed into that wall. In the end both teams really ended up being just equals in almost every way.
@dynjarren54545 жыл бұрын
I was pretty young (born in 1990) but I remember how it seemed like all of southeast Michigan was at war whenever an Avs/Wings game was looming. Daily operations seemed to stop on game days.
@draheim904 жыл бұрын
Man I miss those awesome games!
@Neuro_64 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos ever! I cheered for the Avs during that era!
@mikegarcia76725 жыл бұрын
This was the series that got me hooked on hokey as a kid.
@MalleusDeus422 жыл бұрын
"Patrick Roy bloodied up, Peter Forsberg bloodied up, and Lemieux in the locker room. They are on their feet here at Joe Louis Arena !"
@andrewhiggins3066 Жыл бұрын
Life was good!
@gregorykiernan7849 Жыл бұрын
Its literally nonstop legends, like a hockey arena on Mt. Olympus every time they played each other
@goodsolonius73052 жыл бұрын
Best rivalry .Period.
@gevorkgk2 жыл бұрын
Mcarty with that right hook. No fucks given. What a beast
@convex74566 жыл бұрын
Those were great games to watch! I miss that level of intensity.
@emmaduncan29917 жыл бұрын
Skates and no gloves, makes me nervous someone gonna loose a finger.. loved every second of this bloodbath
@strumptavianroboclick5596 Жыл бұрын
You couldn't believe what was happening between these two great teams one game to the next, one season to the next.
@jimkennedy52025 жыл бұрын
Greatest rivalry in the history of hockey
@runbmc35 Жыл бұрын
iam a Penguins fan but during this time Avalanche vs WIngs was must see TV
@DOUGHER692 жыл бұрын
Exciting times
@backrack012 жыл бұрын
This was a Bad Blood Rivalry around 96’ 97’ 98’ as a rangers fan I had my rivalries but this was knock down drag out affair with these 2 teams prime example 3/26/97 Patrick Roy vs Mike Vernon what a rumble that was!
@christopherzdebski52594 жыл бұрын
This was hockey at its best. It'll never be the same again. Go wings.
@Amrichal4 жыл бұрын
When Draper said when they played each other, there was like 12 or 15 Hall of Famers playing. That's insane!
@jasonlane4796 Жыл бұрын
The good ole days
@anthonyl17874 жыл бұрын
Greatest rivalry ever. Go Avs.
@jimmyjunk8498 Жыл бұрын
RED WINGS!!!! Man, I'm still climbing my chair! Hockey 🏒 was never so INTENSE!
@colinmackenzie6277 Жыл бұрын
Greatest rivalry in sports history.
@lelouchvibritannia40284 жыл бұрын
Wings / Avalanche was A W E S O M E ! Great days to be watching hockey. I’m from Detroit, but I love both teams.
@xblackcatx13124 жыл бұрын
How the hell do you like both teams? That's just messed up to like 2 teams that were as hated rivals as this and even worse that you were born in Detroit. You must be the definition of a bandwagon fan.
@noahdempsey33294 жыл бұрын
Always hated Detroit. But as I've grown older I've gained much respect for them. You have to respect greatness and the wings are hockey royalty.
@Alexander-Hatfield3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had the Vernon stick but I have his stick osgood had during the fight with his signature on it. The one that was on the ice.
@slipperyseal953 жыл бұрын
Sick! My dad was super close friends with Ozzy. I have so much stuff from him. Osgood sent a limo to our house after the win in 02, and we got to party with them after they won the cup, McCarty, Osgood, and Dandenault, poured me up a bowl of Coca Cola in the top of the cup, and gave me a straw to drink out of it. Then for the parade that week, Ozzy let me drive in his Corvette with him in the parade. Such great times of my life. And im so blessed to have the pictures and a bunch of equipment with dozens of red wings signatures.
@jleif77362 жыл бұрын
@@jleif7736 that’s dope man. Those are great memories
@slipperyseal95 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to watch Unrivaled. Too bad can’t stream it. After this many years it’s still the best rivalry ever. The amount of stars on each side. It will never happen again.
@crowlee5111 Жыл бұрын
11:44 Someone in the crowd legit smacks Shanahan right in the face lol !
@ThaOneChrisJONES5 жыл бұрын
Christopher O'Neil lol, how the hell did you catch that?
@dlions200715 жыл бұрын
that's just how shany used to high five folks in the crowd. he's that tough.
@violentshemp77765 жыл бұрын
Probably the best NHL rivalry ever!
@pumpingarnold15674 жыл бұрын
Not even close Boston vs Pittsburgh is better so is the rangers vs islanders
@jackharrington697 Жыл бұрын
@@jackharrington697 for little girls? )))
@pumpingarnold1567 Жыл бұрын
@@pumpingarnold1567 WTF does that mean
@jackharrington697 Жыл бұрын
@@jackharrington697 😀😁😂😃😆
@pumpingarnold1567 Жыл бұрын
They need to make a movie about this
@MisbehavedK95 жыл бұрын
The Red Wings and the Avalanche didn't have a rivalry from 1996-2002, they fought a WAR!
@DV_Dark_Jedi Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the octopus!
@dennisleo81205 жыл бұрын
Soo many hall of famers.... that's why in my opinion the greatest rival in history.
@JoJo-io7sx6 жыл бұрын
What a great time in sports. #AVS
@denvermade28413 жыл бұрын
Those teams were so good!
@joeycassone68667 жыл бұрын
We finished the avs how it was meant to be and stuck the nail in them 2008 not seen the playoffs between avs and wings but never forgotten
@bryandoan73454 жыл бұрын
What this series also showed is that Russians and Swedes were just as tough as Canadians and Americans.
@mikephalen31624 жыл бұрын
Epic
@krisfrederick50013 жыл бұрын
As a Canadiens fan and red wings fan it’s hurt seeing Patrick Roy’s playing for the alanche
@davidarthur79775 жыл бұрын
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT.
@philsims86553 жыл бұрын
Epic. Not any more complicated than that
@airfoilengine3799 Жыл бұрын
I thought this was a documentary on muscle cars instead of hockey, with that music.
This rivalry was absolutely hockey perfection
AMEN
yes indeed!
Preach brother preach!!!
Man alive! This gave me chills and tears in reminiscing about the greatest days of hockey - ever. Grateful to be a Michigander during this era.
Same here, even being born in 90 I was young but Hockey was my life from the age of 3 so I watched every single game. Had everything on VHS from both brawls to every playoff game. They will never be able to take our “HOCKEYTOWN” label from us. Never.
This has been so underrated as the best rivalry or shall I say "war" in North American sports over the past 25 years lol.
Not at the time. It was voted greatest rivalry in sports.
@@stevemineer2857 better late than never lol
Underrated? It's always hyped as the greatest rivalry ever, I don't think it ever gets overlooked.
@@flippy66 If you a big or even a regular NHL fan during the period between say 1996-2004 you was knew what it was. I was more talking the majority of the causal/non NHL sports fan in America that this now classic rival was grossly insane.
March 26, 1997 is still one of the favourite days of my life when it comes to sporting moments.
I witnessed the whole rivalry and never seen one more fierce in any sport.. Was Awesome time to be a RedWings fan..
As an avid Colorado Avalanche fan, gotta say ditto. God, I miss that rivalry.
Peter Forsberg was the most skilled hockey player ever, but the only ones who came close were those who challenged him and made him a better player on his team and on Detroit such as Pavel Datsyuk, Joe Sakic, Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lidstrom, Milan Hejduk, Patrick Roy, Alex Tanguay, Brett Hull, etc. Both teams made each other better.
I was an Avs fan, and I completely agree
Better time to be an Avs fan. Red WIngs suck and always will haha fuck off Detroit.
Hooty Wooty Except the Wings had the extra Cup win. 😊
If there was still rivalries like this pretty sure the stadiums would be full
There a lot of rivalries like one in Atlantic division
@@jackharrington697 don’t get me wrong there are great rivalries, but this rivalry was intense, two stacked teams who absolutely hated each other. Their regular season games were like playoff hockey. This was real hockey.
@@jackharrington697 not even close to anything like detroit/colorado
@@adam_c_music I mean let's be honest here, how many hockey rivalries in the NHL were there like Detroit/Colorado. There's probably only been a couple and none lasted nearly as long as this. Hard to complain about there not being any rivalries like this when there never was anything like this.
I feel blessed to have witnessed this rivalry.
Growing up a die hard Wings fan in southeastern Michigan, I was 12 in 1996 when the rivalry began. Boy oh boy what a treat it was to watch this rivalry and enjoy 3 Stanley Cup wins all throughout my teen years!
Growing up a avs fan in this era was amazing! Some of the best hockey games in history.
It sucks that they can't beat Bednar though.
This should be a 30 for 30
Dc cerqs totally agree!
30 for 30 docs have been churned out for a decade. It boggles my mind that no one wants to tackle this. Greatest rivalry in sports I've experienced.
HELL F'ING YEA!
Agree.
Hockey is not a big "Ratings" draw for Espn
The greatest rivalry I've ever seen! Both teams were amazing and hated each other!
This was hockey. Two skilled teams who absolutely despised one another and this was the epitome of playoff hockey. As a wings fan I used to get pumped for playing the Avs even though they gave us a fair share of beatings, this is what it was all about. Doing whatever it took to win.
yup good ol' days, now you look at someone and get a penalty lol
The best, Jerry, the best!
Good riddance of the cheap ass clutching and grabbing of old with $5,000 players to grab and hold Hockey players and skilled goal scorers, helpers, and true skaters!!! Glad to see the shit of holding clutching and grabbing... disafetchingpearing!
Yeah...it was a good time to be a Wings fan.
I have to agree with Sakic and Shanahan. What made the rivalry between these two teams so great was that they were practically mirror images of each other. Whether it was goal scorers, grinders or defense...they were just so evenly matched. The only consistent advantage was that Roy was a better all around goaltender throughout most of it. Imagine if Detroit had Hasek in his prime for more than just the 01-02 season? Whether it was at the Joe, Pepsi Center or a blackjack table in Las Vegas (me in my Yzerman jersey and a guy wearing a Sakic sweater...ahh so fun) this rivalry made it fun to be a hockey fan. In my opinion the 2002 WCF is still the best all around hockey series ever.
100% agree with you. 2002 was so good. I can talk about that team for hours. Hull one of my favorite players to never wear the winged wheel CAME to Detroit! That team was so stacked and deep there was no way we was going out without a cup with that team. Still which we could of done it back to back in 03 but eh lol. going back to the hate that still bleeds deep in me. I hate Colorado. Still to this day. Was so so happy we beat them for the last time ever in the joe!
march 18th 2017 5-1 Wings in the Joe over Col for the last time in the Joe.
(wipes away a tear) I know. I'm gonna miss the Joe. It may not have been the best building to see hockey, but it was the building where I grew up watching it. As I called it...it was the Temple where the Gods skate. I don't hate those player from those Colorado teams anymore. I respect them many of them (NEVER Lepuke). May not like them too much...LOL. But I respect them. Sakic was a class act. I will always respect what he did during the 2004 World Cup. When Yzerman was out with an injury Sakic refused to wear 19 our of respect for Yzerman. That earned my respect for Sakic.
Yeah I could see the good in Sakic doing that. And he really wasn't the problem just him and Steve got compared so much it turned my stomach. And yeah I don't want to see the joe be torn down I hope they leave it there as a museum. I still have disdain for Turtle. I'll never like Roy. But I guess I can see it your way. It was a really long time ago now lol.
Unfortunately what I think is going to happen is they are going to expand the Riverfront complex on the land the Joe now sits on. I'll be heading down there to see if I can snag a piece of it before they haul it all away.
You know you have a great rivalry, not when the tough guys are fighting, but when even the Hall of Famers are. Great stuff from my childhood!
As a Detroit Red Wings fan I did not sit down for any playoff game against The Avalanche during this time period, how could I. I was up on my feet the whole time...Pacing, cheering, moaning, cursing, laughing, crying, screaming. Every emotion goes thru your body in a game, a series, a rivalry as fierce, as intense, and as bloody as this one. I can just imagine how the players and coaches on each team felt. This rivalry is not just one of the best in hockey history, but in sports history, because The Detroit Red Wings truly hated The Colorado Avalanche, and The Colorado Avalanche truly hated The Detroit Red Wings. Both teams paid the price with the blood that was spilt on the ice to just have a shot at playing for Lord Stanley's Cup. It doesn't get any better than what we witnessed from 1996 to 2002.
Well said.
As a Wings fan, revenge was more a priority than the Cup. That had to happen first.
Best rivalry in North American sports history.
Whoa whoa whoa Take it easy bru History is hella long time . This Rivalry really only lasted 3 seasons
@@mikelynch7271 '96' to '02' is 7 seasons.
Not even close sir calm down 🙄🙄
Legend has it that before that 2006 WCF game 6 Hasek gave a illegal stick to one of the Avs officials as a present for his child. Obviously Hartley picked up on that. If that was deliberate Hasek is genius
I’ve been a kings fan since 1995. My 2nd favorite was the wings. This hockey was pure Brilliance.
best rivalry is sports
Nah. University of Michigan and Ohio State. A much bigger rivalry and much longer history.
OK...best rivalry in professional sports. Can we agree on that?
Buffalo and Boston in football and hockey
Buffalo?????
@@mommytolfa2 Montreal and Boston is a way bigger rivalry than Buffalo and Boston. But everybody hates both the Bruins and the Pats so you could really pick any number of cities/teams.
I remember watching this rivalry clearly. 😆 Patrick Roy was a total loose cannon. What a hot head. 😆 🤣 😂.
I love my wings past and current, but nothing will bet this era of hockey. Bone crushing physicality, Silky smooth plays, really just the cream of the crop.
Besides the lakers and Celtics, and Red Sox Yankees, this was the greatest and most heated rivalry in pro sports history, and as a wings fan, it was a joy and heart ache to watch
"5 of 7 cup winners from 1996-2002". In 1995 it was the devils, 00 the devs, and 03 the devs. That's 8 of 10 between 3 teams - even more impressive.
1995-1996 was Colorado 96-97 was Detroit 1997-1998 was Detroit again 98-99 was Dallas my team 1999-2000 was the devils 2000-2001 was Colorado and 2001-2002 was Detroit again.
It can be consolidated to 8 of 9 for Colorado, Detroit & New Jersey. Colorado: `96` & `01` Detroit: `97` `98` `02` New Jersey: `95` `00` `03` & Dallas: `99`
This was a great time for detroit hockey I loved every game through these years
Such an amazing rivalry. Best hockey in my memory.
I've been in this rabbit hole off and on for quite a bit. These teams had it all, and they matched up almost perfectly.
History was made glad I got to witness it
Damn!!! I miss those days!!👊👊
I remember that Statue of Liberty and Game 7. Such a heartbreaking end of that year.
There’s nothing like this today… two of the best ever!
It was some exciting, fun hockey to watch, no matter which side of the rivalry you fall on!
Everything about this rivalry was amazing. Nothing will ever be that great again.
Any true competitor knows… Your greatness is defined by the level of your opponent. When I got out of the service and moved back home to Colorado.. the Avalanche came too… I fell in Love with hockey because of this rivalry and our brand new team. We were all so blessed in Colorado and Michigan to get to see this live.
no rivalry in hockey comes close in the past 25 years; Prior to that Oilers/Flames, Habs/Bruins and Habs/Nords come to mind! 3 elements that make any hockey rivalry great-2 teams playing regularly for the Cup, players and coaches that have mutual hatred for each other and best of all fans from each city arguing endlessly about who is the best team! i agree that 2002 WCF was awesome to watch!
that was such a great rivalry during 1996 to 2002 there was only 2 years where the Avs and the Wings didn't win the Finals
Or make it. Damn Belfour.
@@dannythomas417 Dallas beating Colorado in Game 7....... Never gets old.
12:25 I love how they wait for the puck to drop before they start fighting, as if the fight wouldn't go on the stat sheet otherwise. LOL!
True old hockey. I saw it almost 25 years ago in Tyumen, Siberia.)) Golden times!
This was great. As a wings fan, to me, there was no greater rivalry. How I loathed Colorado at the time
As a Flyers Fan I Grew Up During This Rivalry In The 90's While Being a Flyers Fan But This Rivalry Was So Good All The Way Go Flyers P.S. This Rivalry Did Set The Tone For The Flyers Penguins Rivalry Later On After The 2004-05 NHL Lockout!
This was when hockey was fun to watch.
I am brazilian I love my team I am colorado avalanche Go avs go!!!!!
This might be one of the best sports rivalries of all time just because these teams won multiple championships during those years.
I was 10 years old when I saw Claude Lemieux crush Kris Draper's face on live TV. I will never forget the bone-crunching sound that it made as they played the replay over and over, nor will I forget the passionate seething rage that it put in the hearts of the Detroit Red Wings fans and organization. The rivalry was so intense that even on School nights I was allowed to stay up as late as the games took to finish. I still vividly remember sitting in my bed and watching the huge team brawl unfold, and relishing in every moment of vengeance taken upon Lemieux and the Colorado Avalanche team. I remember talking about what happened at school the next day with my friends that were also allowed to stay up late to watch the games. The rivalry made for what was arguably the best hockey in history between two of the best put together teams of all time. The energy that was unleashed in each game has gone unmatched in any of the hockey that I have watched since. However, as I look back on it now as a guy in his 30's, I understand that Scotty Bowman was right about the brutality, it really didn't have to be like that. Lemieux should have apologized, and he should have been barred from ever playing in the NHL again. I honestly don't have any remaining animosity towards Lemieux. It's well in the past now, but he quite literally could have killed someone with the viciousness of that hit. It wasn't at all about what team either of them played for.... you just don't do something like that to someone. To this day the Draper hit and the Kozlov sucker punch were the two worst things I have ever seen a player do. Lemieux behaved like a coward, and the way he embarrassed himself by turtling on the ice was to the tremendous delight of all Red Wings fans. McCarty was our judge, jury, and executioner, and Detroit loved him for it. The reality of the situation was that it frustrated all of us to no end that no adequate responsibility was taken to address the hit on Draper. It wasn't just Red Wings fans that wanted Lemieux gone, and by failing to do anything significant about it the Red Wings organization itself was forced to take matter into their own hands by the only way that they could, out on the ice. It's a bummer to know that I will never see such great hockey played ever again, but even back then as a 10 year old I understood that what I was seeing was something truly special. The 42 year Stanley Cup drought coming to an end, winning back to back cups, and having a team that hardly ever lost... What a time it was to be a Red Wings fan! It's interesting how time changes people and things. These days I actually like the Colorado Avalanche team, and I haven't seen them in a negative light for quite some time now. When the rivalry was in full swing I could have never imagined that some 25 years later I would actually like the organization that I had once loathed above all else.
If that's the worst thing you've seen a player do, then you mustn't have followed much hockey, and don't tell that to Steve Moore. Geesh. And Crawford was practically a saint in this rivalry compared to how he acted towards Moore. That's the most disgusting thing I've ever seen a player do, and it's not even close. Crawford and Bertuzzi should have both been banned from the NHL for longer than Shoeless Joe's been banned from MLB.
@@koreygeren2677 Todd Bertuzzi actually apologized. Furthermore, the way that multiple players piled on top of Steve Moore is what led to his injury. The sucker punch was nasty and it was a dark stain on Bertuzzi's career, but he actually took responsibility for it and something was done about it. I actually respect Bertuzzi for what he did after what happened. I can't say the same for Lemieux.
@@Adam202 None of which excuses his actions. And he smashed Moore's head, while he was unconscious, into the ice. That's what lead to his head injury. Good that you can excuse it though. Probably a fan of McSorely's last game as well, I'll assume.
@@koreygeren2677 I believe in forgiveness. I don't have any animosity towards Bertuzzi or Lemieux. However, I actually respect Bertuzzi because he actually apologized and suffered real consequences. Lemieux on the other hand suffered no consequences and took no responsibility. As I have already said, it's easy to take advantage of a vulnerable player. It's hard to admit you were wrong and seek repentance. If you want to behave like a bitter clown even decades later that is your own business. The fact that you can't see the difference between these two situations is telling of your ignorant and judgemental point of view. Feel free to post your own comment about Todd Bertuzzi and the coward Steve Moore.
@@Adam202 Wow, you called Steve Moore a coward? Victim blaming now? You really have no credibility. Exactly how deep were you in the hockey world again? Watching all the sports talk shows on TSN, all the interviews? What is your comment about "not seeing the difference" even suppose to mean? I never even mentioned Lemieux. lol
McCarty was the King and Hero of Mo-Town that great night.
Yeah...nut I give kudos to Vernon for blooding Patrick Roy.
I have been watching and a fan of the Wings since the 80's and I think that during this rivalry was some of the best hockey I've ever seen. I'm pretty sure that it drove the Wings to be the best they could so they beat Colorado.
McCarty is my all time favorite player he wasn't afraid to throw hands!
The best birthday gift ever! I turned 20 years old that day (03/26/97). Omg I miss those days, where in the Fuk did time go! 22 years ago come March
Seeing Drapers face again already made my year.
Oh my God how much I loved this hockey;)
There's simply nothing like the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Everything about it. The beards, the handshake line of utmost respect after a hard fought series... It's sports at it's finest.
I was there THANK YOU. Great video.
One of the greatest games ever
I loved Roy, Fedorov, Yzerman, Sakic, Forsberg among others during this time. Never got into the rivalry ’cause I was a kid back then but looking back…hockey won’t ever get as good as this again.
Whenever I get bored with today's sports I watch these old videos. I remember going to the games as a kid and even caught a puck at one of these games. The back stories, the intensity, the fights, but it was really all about getting that puck in the back of the net. Nothing like it. Now the Avs have to put out the Flames!
Being 25 yrs old when the Avs came to Denver-this rivalry is what started my love affair with hockey,& the Avs. I work at Ball arena now for Av,& Nug games,& we had no clue back then how special this rivalry was. I knew it was intense,& the best hockey rivalry at the time. But didnt realize itd go down in history,& now rightfully makes almost every list of "best rivalries in all of sports history"-not just hockey. We kinda knew these teams were both ridiculously stacked,& the hockey was amazing-but it also was all some of us in Denvrr really knew bout hockey back then. That having Sakic,Forsberg,Roy,etc was something super rare. Same could be said of those Wings teams.
Wow, classic. That will go down in history.
Tom, I want to say thank you for an excellent video and performance on your part. I've done some minor voice work in the past and you came across as knowledgeable, exciting, non-partisan, and professional. With respect, Leland Medvison
From 1996-2002, this was the best rivalry in sports. Five Stanley Cups, nine...NINE HOFers (Roy, Sakic, Forsberg, Blake for the Avs, Yzerman, Shanahan, Fedorov, Slava Fetisov, and Ciccarelli from Detroit), and gallons of blood. I knew many of the print journalists who covered the Avs and they were unequivocal about the on ice animosity that bled into the press box. The fans hated each other, the goalies fought, the press genuinely loathed the others on the opposite side, championships, great hockey, multiple wikipedia pages, etc. This was as nasty, intense, and gripping as I've ever seen in a sports rivalry. And let's face it..god it was fun to watch.
Well said!
Nick Lidstrom is a Hall of Famer
Larionov , Robitalle and Hasek
Brett Hull , Chelios so there's alot more than 9 HHOFer's .... and Osgood should be in the HHOF
The 01-02 Red Wings alone had 9 HOFers
I still hate those Avs! But they were good. Perfect villains, even.
Right back at ya
I was an Avs fan, but I greatly respected the Red Wings and loved the rivalry
Woah that intro was AWESOME!
One Word To Say about This Rivalry: Bad Blood!
thats 2
LOL thats two im dead reading this
I remember all of it...as it unfolded...living in detroit and this was no simple rivalry, it was well beyond that...like a hatred for the enemy. There is no more dramatic rivalry in all of sports close to how this was. And it all started when Drapes was plowed into that wall. In the end both teams really ended up being just equals in almost every way.
I was pretty young (born in 1990) but I remember how it seemed like all of southeast Michigan was at war whenever an Avs/Wings game was looming. Daily operations seemed to stop on game days.
Man I miss those awesome games!
One of the best videos ever! I cheered for the Avs during that era!
This was the series that got me hooked on hokey as a kid.
"Patrick Roy bloodied up, Peter Forsberg bloodied up, and Lemieux in the locker room. They are on their feet here at Joe Louis Arena !"
Life was good!
Its literally nonstop legends, like a hockey arena on Mt. Olympus every time they played each other
Best rivalry .Period.
Mcarty with that right hook. No fucks given. What a beast
Those were great games to watch! I miss that level of intensity.
Skates and no gloves, makes me nervous someone gonna loose a finger.. loved every second of this bloodbath
You couldn't believe what was happening between these two great teams one game to the next, one season to the next.
Greatest rivalry in the history of hockey
iam a Penguins fan but during this time Avalanche vs WIngs was must see TV
Exciting times
This was a Bad Blood Rivalry around 96’ 97’ 98’ as a rangers fan I had my rivalries but this was knock down drag out affair with these 2 teams prime example 3/26/97 Patrick Roy vs Mike Vernon what a rumble that was!
This was hockey at its best. It'll never be the same again. Go wings.
When Draper said when they played each other, there was like 12 or 15 Hall of Famers playing. That's insane!
The good ole days
Greatest rivalry ever. Go Avs.
RED WINGS!!!! Man, I'm still climbing my chair! Hockey 🏒 was never so INTENSE!
Greatest rivalry in sports history.
Wings / Avalanche was A W E S O M E ! Great days to be watching hockey. I’m from Detroit, but I love both teams.
How the hell do you like both teams? That's just messed up to like 2 teams that were as hated rivals as this and even worse that you were born in Detroit. You must be the definition of a bandwagon fan.
Always hated Detroit. But as I've grown older I've gained much respect for them. You have to respect greatness and the wings are hockey royalty.
I wish I had the Vernon stick but I have his stick osgood had during the fight with his signature on it. The one that was on the ice.
Sick! My dad was super close friends with Ozzy. I have so much stuff from him. Osgood sent a limo to our house after the win in 02, and we got to party with them after they won the cup, McCarty, Osgood, and Dandenault, poured me up a bowl of Coca Cola in the top of the cup, and gave me a straw to drink out of it. Then for the parade that week, Ozzy let me drive in his Corvette with him in the parade. Such great times of my life. And im so blessed to have the pictures and a bunch of equipment with dozens of red wings signatures.
@@jleif7736 that’s dope man. Those are great memories
Can’t wait to watch Unrivaled. Too bad can’t stream it. After this many years it’s still the best rivalry ever. The amount of stars on each side. It will never happen again.
11:44 Someone in the crowd legit smacks Shanahan right in the face lol !
Christopher O'Neil lol, how the hell did you catch that?
that's just how shany used to high five folks in the crowd. he's that tough.
Probably the best NHL rivalry ever!
Not even close Boston vs Pittsburgh is better so is the rangers vs islanders
@@jackharrington697 for little girls? )))
@@pumpingarnold1567 WTF does that mean
@@jackharrington697 😀😁😂😃😆
They need to make a movie about this
The Red Wings and the Avalanche didn't have a rivalry from 1996-2002, they fought a WAR!
Don't forget the octopus!
Soo many hall of famers.... that's why in my opinion the greatest rival in history.
What a great time in sports. #AVS
Those teams were so good!
We finished the avs how it was meant to be and stuck the nail in them 2008 not seen the playoffs between avs and wings but never forgotten
What this series also showed is that Russians and Swedes were just as tough as Canadians and Americans.
Epic
As a Canadiens fan and red wings fan it’s hurt seeing Patrick Roy’s playing for the alanche
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT.
Epic. Not any more complicated than that
I thought this was a documentary on muscle cars instead of hockey, with that music.