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An interview with Flyers great Reggie Leach, 40 years after his Conn Smythe Trophy win

40 years ago, Reggie Leach became the first skater to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as a member of a team that didn't win the Stanley Cup. It's never been done since. Here's a guest interview from Mike Commito, who talked to Leach about his awesome 1976 season and life since.

We are inching ever more closely to the Stanley Cup Final. Who will be battling for hockey’s ultimate prize and which player will step up their game the most to help propel his team to greatness? 40-years ago in the postseason, no player elevated his play more than Philadelphia Flyers forward Reggie Leach, aka the Riverton Rifle.