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 11: April 26, 1997
The backstory: In Game 5, with a 5-2 victory at Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings equaled their offensive output from the first four games of their opening series with St.