Special to Detroit Free Press
In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought.
The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: “Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons.”
Day 42: May 27, 1997
The backstory: With the Stanley Cup Finals still four days away, the Red Wings and Flyers extended the holiday weekend by giving their players a Tuesday off.