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It had all the potential for a truly memorable night in this city's sporting history.
You had a high-flying home team looking to find its killer instinct and go where no local NHL club has ever gone. You had a rabid fan base ready to explode in excitement, both inside the sold-out rink and by the thousands in the street soaking it all in. And you had a visiting squad coming off a lopsided defeat that put their season on the brink.