1997 Playoffs: Phi @ Det - Game 4 (Final 4 Mins + Stanley Cup Presentation)

[@awood40]

Series highlights - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXenhZaurr1-mJo

[@motorcity7137]

I still remember cutting the grass the next day just grinning from ear to ear

[@kediddy]

It was my Birthday when they won in 97 always the best present I ever got lol

[@Jerook]

@@kediddy mine too, I turned 12 that day

[@kediddy]

@@Jerook 17 times flying bye lol

[@dco2006]

Me too. Not a Flyers fan lol

[@jeffsorby3475]

‘97 was an incredible year being a northern Michigander. Both the Wings and Packers (NFL) won championships.

[@ryanlesperance777]

Saturday June 7th 1997... one of the happiest days of my life!

[@dm95422]

6 days later.....the limousine crash that ended Konstie's career ! :(

[@bigred3164]

@@dm95422 Certainly the most harrowing/sobering day.

[@danM1.21]

Still giving me goosebumps and tears 20 years later

[@JCDenton2000]

RIP Mr Illitch and farewell Joe Louis Arena. So much history and memories were made there!

[@krisfrederick5001]

I loved the Joe, so cozy.

[@americanloyalist4599]

Him and Snyder were the two best owners in sports

[@codybanks1942]

What some people might not remember, that it was Darren McCarty's spectacular pirouette goal that actually won the Stanley Cup. The second goal of this game ended up being the game-winner. Anytime anyone sees Darren McCarty in public, you should definitely say there goes that man that scored the Stanley cup-winning goal

[@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_]

I did see him at hash bash a few years ago and he was sitting at a table by himself smoking two joints. He definitely looked like he did not want to be bothered.

[@KevinWojtaszek]

Watching this 23 years later and it still brings tears to my eyes.

[@natebellville3621]

12:08 Mr. Illitch.. thank you for helping bring the Red Wings 4 Stanley Cups being the owner. We will miss you very much! RIP Mr I

[@bobmeyer854]

You beat me to it. All fans of the Detroit Red Wings should be giving thanks for that man. If it wasn't for his intervention we could be sitting at 62 years without a Cup. Every Wings fan needs to remember or be told if they're young that management nearly traded Stevie Y to Ottawa in 1996 and the deal was done, only Mr. I's intervention vetoed the deal at the last minute.

[@LouisWarren530]

And as the old saying goes..."The rest is history..."

[@NYFanatic]

Bob Meyer I think the Wings would still have won one of those two cups from the late 90s, but not the 2002 cup had that acquisition for Alexei Yashin occured. Yashin coming to the Wings would make him change for the better because he would have to be mentored by his fellow Russian teammates Konstantinov, Federov, Fetisov, Larionov and Kozlov. Yashin would be kept in line and he would not hold out Detroit like he did with Ottawa. That also means that a few years later the NY Islanders don’t pursue Alexei Yashin by giving up Zdeno Chara and the 1st round pick that turns into Jason Spezza.

[@bobmeyer854]

Sorry but I completely disagree with that. Yashin wasn't half the player Yzerman was. He also was no leader. The legendary Stevie Y speech after Game 4 against St. Louis might well have been the difference between them flaming out in the first round and winning the Cup. Who would have been the captain if Yzerman was traded? Also the Shanahan deal likely never happens if Yzerman is dealt because the rationale was to let Fedorov and Primeau take over down the middle after the deal. The Murphy deal probably doesn't happen either since Coffey wouldn't have been dealt. It boils down to this: Which package is more valuable to the late 90s Wings? 31 yr old Yzerman, 28 yr old Shanahan, and 35 yr old Murphy or 25 yr old Primeau, 23 yr old Yashin, and 35 yr old Coffey. The answer is the former. Those cups do not happen if that trade goes through.

[@jkdm7653]

Lifelong Red Wings fan...still am. After the 70s, I seriously doubted I'd live long enough to see the Wings hoist the Cup! Watched this one and had tears in my eyes at the final horn. Thanked the Lord for letting me live to see this one! Go Wings!

[@gaffneyrailroading1982]

I still get emotional watching this. And it's been 22 years now.

[@aaronjackson9385]

@@gaffneyrailroading1982 me too. Tears in my eyes watching Bettman present the cup to Stevie Y.

[@Weebs82589]

Fetisov and Larionov deserved that ovation while carrying that cup!

[@michaelhillman4654]

The first of 4 in an 11 season period. They were a joy to watch for such a long time, the early 90’s to the early teens. They were consistently so good. I miss watching that excellent level of hockey.

[@lancelopez7083]

lol the 1997 stanley win has better quality than any of the 2002 and 2008 vids

[@jimcoleman4435]

I was lucky to be at this game and also the final vs Carolina in 2002. When Yzerman gives the cup to Ilitch , the look of joy on Ilitch's face was so cool. Thank you Mike Ilitch for your commitment and all the joy you gave to so many!

[@Brandon-jl7cl]

This is the greatest day in Detroit history.

[@mangrove]

Those championship hats were beauties. I worked at a Sears back then, and got first dibs on the Stanley Cup gear the next morning. I bought one for my dad and myself. Lost mine along the way, but Dad's still got his!

[@giandifeo4738]

Glad I was born in 1997. An original 6 team with an awesome fan base ended a 40 year drought. The Red Wings (1994-2009) will go down as one of the best historical teams.

[@BeeKay5150]

Odd thing to remember...here in Detroit, Styx was playing that night. My parents were at the show and said when it was official, Tommy Shaw came out and announced it while wearing a Wings jersey. My father, a hockey nut, had to be at a concert instead of witnessing this!

[@BobbyT.]

It's crazy seeing the fans get louder and louder. Chills.

[@MrMistrEnigma]

Man I loved the way Vladdie skated, that hop and skip step to get going. What a force he was. He was THE piece that turned a strong team into a great one! Didn’t realize until watching this he was the one that scooped up the puck at the end! #believe … still!

[@sparkeyjames]

This video just doesn't have the volume at the Joe that night. When he raised the cup it went up to jet engine levels.

[@lousanto1054]

JT8D MD-80 Levels!

[@77Danny]

Although I was only 10 at the time, I remember going out that night driving around and people were honking their horns going nuts! It was something I will never forget!

[@WoyBoy12]

Gratiot ave was insane after this win, me and mom drove up and down gratiot for hours honking with people.

[@tripsaplenty1227]

.944 save percentage. That's crazy.

[@gaffneyrailroading1982]

My favorite part of the video: after Stevie does his victory lap, the next person to touch the Cup: Mike. Without him, that may have not been possible. Great man, Mike Ilitch. Rest in peace.

[@aaronjackson9385]

Great, great man. Rest in Peace.

[@brandonmorris92]

I wonder how the Illitches are doing without him now?

[@gaffneyrailroading1982]

They're in the shitter without him right now.

[@brandonmorris92]

@@gaffneyrailroading1982 You think its time for them to step down? After all they've done for the Red Wings franchise?

[@ENTERTAINMENT35]

Thank you Red Wings!! This Rangers fan still appreciates it almost 24 years later!!!

[@oldredbarnman]

20 years later, the excitement of being there that night, and the wonderful celebration afterward still resonates with me. Great memories!

[@Jguthro]

I remember that night in downtown royal oak. It was surreal. I'm glad I was alive for it. Crazy night

[@vmi4172]

Mannnnn I miss that voice while watching hockey. The Madden of the NHL!

[@BillyM82094]

if you’re relating to Gary Thorne then yes I miss him too

[@kevaninthe4135]

It's weird to not hear Bettman get booed off the planet.

[@michaelfeeney6108]

I came here to see if the song ‘December, 1963’ was played here just to make sure I remembered correctly. I was ten at this time, and this is the first time I’d ever heard this song. I’ll always associate it with this game. Philly born and raised by the way 😢

[@youarepredictable]

Hard to believe this was 25 years ago now. I remember watching this as a young man when I was in college.

[@ElmerFudd16]

Back in the good old days-No shootouts, no trapezoid, no Crosby/Penguins favoritism, no Coyotes being an atrocity, players who actually cared and could play the game, and Gary Thorne/Bill Clement to top it all off...

[@brandonmorris92]

I miss them both.

[@natebellville3621]

20 years today.. time really flies

[@redwing1214]

I’ll never forget this for as long as I live. I was 13yrs old watching with my mom and dad. It was an amazing experience.

[@vmi4172]

Mike Vernon was so clutch!

[@andrewsorich9854]

7 years old in the suburbs of Detroit when they won it. These guys were my heros.

[@codybanks1942]

Will never forget "Stevie Y" finally hoisting that cup.

[@dinkyramirez4425]

This Game is When I Become a Detroit Red Wings Fan for LIFE ! 1997. I'll Never forget It.

[@aaronjackson9385]

Shout out to Art Regner for all the legendary WDFN 1130 Red Wing post game shows. Memories that will last a lifetime.

[@uTubeNoITube]

Since our 25 year playoff run just officially ended the other day, I just *had* to come find these videos and the start of the dynasty I had the privilege to enjoy watching during my childhood. Thank you so much Red Wings!

[@noway3372]

Walking into this game I came across a guy who is crying wanted to get in offered me a $1000 for my ticket. And tragically the celebration would not last long Vladimir was critically injured in a limo accident days after this .

[@noway3372]

@Kaiden Cote heck no I saw my boys win the cup

[@dandandamattressman]

1:10 listen to Gary jinx the shit out of that shutout....

[@bretztheman]

I luv how he gave to mike Illitch first. Stevie knows who had his back

[@joshuahoover6841]

can I love this video a goddamn billion times?

[@codybanks1942]

Sergei Fedorov Slava Kozlov Viacheslav Fetisov Igor larionov & the biggest reason the Wings won - Vladimir Konstantinov, Will go down in history as being unmatched. They could do a movie about The Russian Five. I think it was Konstantinov that absolutely ROCKED Eric Lindros of the Flyers. He was a SHELL of a player after that hit earlier in the series.

[@andyc9979]

Not a wings fan but admired them in the 90s. Stevie y was the man. I was only 10 when this game was played and just as I remember it. The McCarty goal. Lindros tying it and the four seasons playing. Crazy I can remember that night vividly as if it was yesterday. Was happy as a sabres fan to see hasek lift the cup there too. Was happy to see Philly lose

[@mastershake6292]

I watch this and other 3 celebrations every year. Never forget going outside with my friends and hearing all the cars honking. People outside just celebrating with their neighbors. Unforgettable moment.

[@ljohnson4185]

While MJ was in his 2nd 3peat, the red wings win the cup. Fun times!

[@dustman820]

The Wings would win two in a row during the second Bulls 3-Peat.

[@OfficialChrisW]

Oh what a night late December back in 63

[@anthonycastellano7555]

Wow!! 20 yrs ago. I was a freshman in high school.

[@joshstoyles1797]

2022 and still watching this 😍😍😍

[@twfchamp02]

It’s not just because Detroit is my favorite team but because I feel that the captain should do what Steve did and take a single lap with the Cup but I feel it should be reserved for a home crowd. The most memorable Cup I’ve ever seen. :)

[@neutronthekid34]

this was a historical night I'll never forget as a kid, watching stevie y just lift lord stanley inside joe louis arena & being so proud of this team putting in work through out that season & playoffs .

[@faunbudweis]

Steve Yzerman blocking shots, Slava Fetisov diving after a puck, you could see how much they wanted it in Detroit

[@christrotter3052]

What's crazy is when Shan was hauled down at around 1:08...that a play like that would be ignored late in the game Or brutal illegal hits

[@JohnnyMars57]

This brought tears to my eyes as a diehard fan back in 97, and it still does today almost 25 years later. Go Wings!!!!!!

[@JP18729]

I'm thankful to have lived and experienced this moment, the Red Wings were a staple in my relationship with my father. In 1997 that team was a family, the city was united like you would never believe, I'm yet to experience anything like that era of Detroit hockey

[@rolandkennedy80]

Mike knuble first game was the game back in march with the retribution against Colorado. Plus kocur was on the ice with 2 minutes left, he was playing over 30 beer league back in December

[@lousanto1054]

I can say with confidence this was WAY LOUDER than the 142.2 decibels recorded at Arrowhead Stadium. This was likely around 150.

[@MSU-DetroitFan]

12:07 RIP Mr I

[@jeffsorby3475]

‘97 was an incredible year to be a sports fan in Upper Michigan. Packers win Super Bowl then Red Wings follow up winning the Cup.

[@billtotten4162]

Damn onions, every time i see Stevie Y raise the Cup!!

[@HARLEYNRYE]

Still makes me smile even after watching it a dozen or more times Good job guys! #LGRW

[@PrivatelyHanging]

Goosebumps

[@justinrutter88]

Watching this on a summer night... cant wait for it to happen again.

[@ScottyUrb]

All four of the Red Wings' Cups from 97-08 were great, but 97 was the most magical for me. For one thing, they broke a 42-year drought. For another, this was the first time I remember a team from Michigan winning a championship. (I was too young to remember the Pistons in 89 and 90.) I had seen teams from elsewhere win championships in various sports - the Yankees, Packers, Bulls, Cowboys, etc. But for it to happen with my Red Wings was just extra special. I still have some of the newspaper articles from back then.

[@redrocker1055]

23 years later I still get goosebumps watching this.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I remember watching this with friends in 8th grade? 15 dislikes? 15 Flyers fans Edit: I feel for any player that loses this game, the Wings and the fans went through a lot of pain before this.

[@dustman820]

Could have been some Avalanche fans that disliked as well.

[@DarrenSkillz2014]

the best team ever ❤️

[@jeremycounty9546]

The flyers never recovered from this til this day

[@JHockeyFan]

Jeremy county They got back in 2010 and lost in 6. Arguably, they didn’t recover after trading Simon Gagne after that season. He was the only reason the Flyers got to the Final, if he doesn’t come alive in the Bruins series, they don’t come back from 3-0 down.

[@ForzaMilan-di2zd]

I remember it well. Watching from over here in the UK. Good old days

[@chadmichaels6590]

I wish we still had Dino #22 that year

[@gaffneyrailroading1982]

A lot of former Wings I wish had been there to partake in the festivities. Bob Probert, Gerard Gallant, Petr Klima, Dino, and I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting.

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

Such great memories. I think if your team couldn't win the cup that year, you wanted the Detroit Red Wings

[@emmaduncan2991]

love these boys!..oh, by the way, great job, Lindros for finally turning up for your team.

[@GunaBr0ckcl1mb1ng]

Turning up? LMAO. Here he is, in a position to give his teammates momentum by putting them only one goal from potentially tying the game and how does he celebrate? Sulking like a little kid. You are not out of it until the buzzer (see 2013 Finals). That demeanor even shook his linemates out of trying to rile themselves up.

[@romans52345-cy3tq]

As a Detroit fan I was glad that Philly scored once the game was over because that made Darren McCarty's amazing goal the winning goal

[@kevindoe1000]

This cup ment so much to us detroit fans still brings tears

[@CJbrinkman602]

Rip Joe, you will be missed

[@dannythomas417]

As well Mike and Dale.

[@silverking8742]

The fact we swept this Philadelphia team just goes to show how good this red wings squad was. Best lineup in the history of the NHL

[@PepegaJacc]

That last goal killed the mood

[@kolomoetsan]

Константинов, Фетисов, Федоров, Ларионов и Козлов - русская машина в НХЛ.

[@weallbleedredd]

thank you for posting this!!!

[@AJ-vm8ft]

Thank you Mr and Mrs I, thank you Scottie, thank you Stevie!

[@giotrapani7852]

As much as a good goalie Vernon was fedorov clearly deserved the mvp. He had 4 points in game 3, & 2 of his four game winning goals came in the Stanley cup final. He was very clutch. He led the wings in scoring with 8 goals 12 assists 20 points. 4 game winners. I never understood why the voters went for Vernon he faced the least amount of shots by any conn smythe winning goalie.

[@violentshemp7776]

i'm still sad dino wasn't there.

[@freedbelak121]

One of the great memories of my life. That's wings team may have been the greatest. And Scotty Bowman the greatest coach of all sports. But the wings need to get back on the ball. They got a pass because as I've said always,when you win championships with a few years,unlike the Lions still waiting a lifetime,you have earned it. But missing the playoffs for two straight years,in the NHL is inexusable. For Hockey town it's heresy. The Wings made a big mistake when Holland stayed and Bowman left instead of letting his son take over as GM. Instead they went to Chicago and of course,more Stanly cups while we went back down to the cellar. Holland should have been fired last year when he said team wasn't a contender. Who does that as a gm? Well,the wings naturally played to his expectations,and after making playoffs 25 straight years,have missed them since. Hopefully,the kids of Mike will do what's neccessary and like their dad,make hockey town proud once more. You can't win championships every year,but a contender always.

[@incrediblesulk555]

Freed Belak stop with the nonsense. Holland built these championship teams. Your comments are ridiculous. So try and make the playoffs every year? What 25 in a row wasn’t enough? How many times did Pittsburgh miss the playoffs,or how about Chicago? Come on man, pretty tough to keep a championship caliber team like they did by picking low in the first round every year.

[@PSonak]

@@incrediblesulk555 you're right, op doesn't understand hockey...at all.

[@joedirt6073]

Was downtown for this game...good times

[@leoinphx]

How Great were Gary Thorne and Bill Clement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@p0rn0saur]

Laugh when you look back, about 12 penalties by Philly on that last 3:50

[@wildfoottv3217]

Yeah 1997 was the last good year of hockey

[@JohnnyCage333]

The Cup really does need to come back to Detroit. Maybe again in a couple years. HOCKEYTOWN!!!

[@TommyCage0736]

+Fernando Angelone No it doesn't.

[@JohnnyCage333]

TommyCage0736 sure it does. Heh. Detroit is hockey town.

[@TommyCage0736]

lol sooooooo

[@JohnnyCage333]

TommyCage0736 lol. I know I know. I see the point. Just waiting for the RedWings to win the Cup again. Been a little bit. Who's your team?

[@TommyCage0736]

The Hawks. I saw nothing but the Avs, Wings, and Stars always in the finals almost constantly. So I'm easily annoyed by Detroit lol. But they are a great organization and were so dominant. Hopefully they can make the playoffs again and continue that streak

[@bretztheman]

This was fucking magical night ! Omg I can only imagine what it was like being there . Tears

[@Kbrac38]

this is what its gonna feel like when they win it again

[@simon-nak8403]

My favorite sport moment!

[@bigred3164]

Anyone else notice Gary misspeak? He said they haven't won since 95, he meant to say 55. Kind of a difference there. Lol.

[@lbjmedia2151]

It speaks volumes of Mike Illitch that Yzerman gave him the cup to hold second.

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

I was 9 at the time. That was great to Watch

[@clydehawkins3512]

i was 11, at a church fair during the first 2 periods. i remember throwing a fit cause i wasnt at home to watch the game. i heard mccartys goal on the radio on the way home. still surreal. i remember after 96 i thought it would never happen. never knew id see 4 cups in my lifetime.

[@saintyVEVO]

Dammit, who’s cutting onions?

[@joeygonzales3198]

the cbc coverage was better. nothing better then watching those 90s wings teams play on CBC. those battles with the AVs was pure greatness.

[@ILoveTorriesPuppies]

26 years ago tonight, Metro Detroit was on the greatest high a sports team can provide its city. Six days later, they felt the lowest low as tragedy struck. To this day, I’d trade away that Cup if Sergei and Vladi could just live a normal life. The Wings don’t win this Cup, those guys aren’t in that accident. It’s so damning…

[@rephil8473]

Fetisov was 102 yrs old here

[@markmullins132]

I was always glad that Philly scored to make it a 2-1 game, because it gave McCarty the winning goal

[@markmullins132]

@George Vida Very True, but that was a sick goal

[@islanders1329fan]

Scotty, the greatest Red Wings all time winningest coach

[@pizzalover1335]

5 months later LOL, but as a die hard Red Wings Fan i was rooting for ya’ll islanders in the post season so hard this year! I have family up in Albany, NY. I’ll always remember seeing my Uncle in Islanders clothing every time we visited him or when he came to Michigan.

[@DopeAsThePope1]

Listen how LOUD that crowd is!!!