Zetterberg wins Conn Smythe Henrik Zetterberg not only won his first Stanley Cup in the Red Wings’ triumph in the 2008 Stanley Cup Final, he also was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the MVP of the playoffs. ...more  

Lidstrom first Euro captain to hoist Cup Lifting the Stanley Cup is nothing new for Nicklas Lidstrom, who has now won the trophy four times. But Wednesday night, Lidstrom became the first European captain to raise the Cup. ...more 

Cup means different things Some were celebrating their fourth Stanley Cup, others their first. The emotions were different for each member of the Detroit Red Wings after they clinched their fourth Cup in 11 years with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. ...more 

Wings are young enough to be back Red Wings GM Ken Holland isn't predicting a repeat just yet, though he did note that his team is actually a lot younger than some might think. But Holland will entertain that discussion on another day. ...more  

Drake elated to win the Stanley Cup For years, Dallas Drake wondered what it would be like to win the Stanley Cup. Wednesday night, he found out as the longtime veteran took the Cup from Nicklas Lidstrom as a champion. ...more

Osgood makes good
Chris Osgood figured to have a great seat for the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, on the end of the bench watching Dominik Hasek. But fate intervened and he led the Red Wings to the Stanley Cup. ...more

Stuart finishes in the money Brad Stuart never envisioned the Stanley Cup Playoffs while with the rebuilding Los Angeles Kings. But a trade to Detroit made him one of the Wings' top four on defense and a Stanley Cup champ. ...more  

Happy days ahead They didn't win the Stanley Cup. But with some of the top young players in the NHL yet to reach their prime, the Pittsburgh Penguins figure to be championship contenders well into the future. ...more 

Penguins come up short The difference between the Red Wings and Penguins could be measured in inches -- a redirected puck, a lost stride, a reach that is just short. Those small measures made a big difference. ...more

Babcock demands accountability Mike Babcock is not about making easy or popular decisions. He makes the calls that he believes will help the Red Wings win. And the 2008 Stanley Cup championship proves his methods have merit. ...more 

Cleary makes Newfoundland proud Daniel Cleary owns a unique designation. Not only is he a 2008 Stanley Cup champ, but he is the first native of Newfoundland to win a Cup, and the folks back home are delighted.
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Kronwall a hit on Wings' blue line He put up an impressive 15 points during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall’s ability to throw a big check was probably the greatest asset he brought to Detroit’s effort. ...more 

Wings' kids learn from vets For all the experience on their roster, the Detroit Red Wings have a group of youngsters for whom this Stanley Cup Final has been a learning experience. They're had some good teachers.
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Fourth Cup in 11 years for Red Wings Here are all the numbers you need to know from Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final and throughout the postseason as the Detroit Red Wings became Stanley Cup champs again. ...more  

Go behind the numbers and find the storylines that will shape both Detroit's and Pittsburgh's run through the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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