DETROIT, MI - JUNE 13: Kris Draper of the Detroit Red Wings kisses the Stanley Cup after eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes during game five of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 13, 2002 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings won 3-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/NHLI)
It may be hard to believe, but 20 years ago today (June 13), the Red Wings won their third Stanley Cup in six years. It also marked their 10th Stanley Cup, and they won it in front of their home crowd at Joe Louis Arena. It’s not a hyperbole to say that the 2001-2002 version of the Red Wings is one of the greatest teams in NHL history.
The Wings didn’t make it to the playoffs this year, but at least we can live on those sweet memories of years’ past.
Watch some highlights from the big game below!