Those who are Anaheim Ducks fans know about the miracle run in ’03 that would be marked by the captain’s return in game 6 that brought down the house and inspired us to believe that heroes can indeed fly. However, to get to that point, the Mighty Ducks had to get off the mat and show the Devils that their miracle run was far from over.
After sweeping the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Detroit Red Wings, dethroning the top seed, the Dallas Stars, and knocking out another surprise team in the Minnesota Wild, the Anaheim Ducks entered the Finals with supreme confidence.