DETROIT -- The glory days are long gone for the Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks, but the link to that bygone era for both teams is that their best players then remain their best players now.
When the Wings won their most recent Stanley Cup in 2007-08, it was Henrik Zetterberg leading the way, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
When the Canucks reached Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2011, it was was Sedin twins, Henrik and Daniel, leading the way, finishing 1-2 on the team in playoff scoring, combining for 12 goals and 30 assists.