from ESPN Stats and Information, 1. This is the first time in NHL history that two American-born captains will square off in the Stanley Cup finals. Either Dustin Brown (Kings, Ithaca, N.Y.) or Zach Parise (Devils, Minneapolis) will join Derian Hatcher as the only U.S.-born captains of a Stanley Cup-winning team. Hatcher was the Dallas Stars’ captain when they won the Cup in 1999.
2. Martin Brodeur will attempt to become the ninth player in NHL history (and second goaltender) to win the Stanley Cup in three different decades. Brodeur played on Cup winners in 1995, 2000 and 2003.
From the Elias Sports Bureau:
Players to Win Stanley Cup in 3 Different Decades
Dit Clapper, Maurice Richard, Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau, Joe Nieuwendyk, Claude Lemieux, Patrick Roy, Mark Recchi.
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PLAYERS:
Dustin Brown,
Zach Parise,
Derian Hatcher,
Martin Brodeur,
Joe Nieuwendyk,
Claude Lemieux,
Mark Recchi
TEAMS: Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins
TEAMS: Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins
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