Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, and Adam Graves join Neil and Vic to relive conquering the curse - the 1994 Stanley Cup Final against the Vancouver Canucks. From the pressure of ending a 54-year drought to Game 7's heart-stopping final minutes, this is the story of how Broadway's finest delivered a gift to millions. Hear Messier explain why going home between Games 6 and 7 was crucial, Leetch describe becoming the first American Conn Smythe winner, Graves reveal what Mark said after his goal, and Neil share his emotional moment in Mayor Giuliani's office. This one truly will last a lifetime.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:00] - Welcome to Episode 4: This One Will Last a Lifetime, Stanley Cup Final vs Vancouver Canucks
[02:00] - Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, and Adam Graves join Neil to relive conquering the curse
[03:00] - Messier on Devils series: tested in every way, gave confidence Rangers could dig deeper
[04:00] - Learning limits under pressure: most important factor in winning Stanley Cup
[05:00] - Adam on 1990 Edmonton experience: watching Mark in Chicago Game 4, learning toughness
[06:00] - Life's greatest teacher: experience, ebbs and flows, blocking shots and taking hits
[08:00] - Vancouver had heck of a team: Kurt McLean out, already a rivalry from physical regular season
[09:00] - Brian on first Finals: prepared by having Mark for years, wanting to win like Richter and Graves
[10:00] - Watching Mark prepare: "He's gonna have a huge game today" whenever Rangers needed one
[11:00] - Neil's confidence: knew Rangers had better players, couldn't compare to Vancouver's team
[12:00] - Game 1: two-one lead late, third time in eight games giving up goal in last minute
[13:00] - Rangers dominate with 54 shots, 17 in OT, Leetch hits crossbar before Greg Adams wins
[14:00] - Game 2: anxious final 10 seconds, Mike's save, Brian's empty netter
[15:00] - Game 3 turning point: Jay Wells high stick from Pavel Bure, Bure suspended
[16:00] - Adam on Bure's edge: skilled scorer but tough player, major penalty opening opportunity
[17:00] - Five-one Game 3 win with Bure out of equation
[18:00] - Game 4: two-nothing Vancouver first period, Bure penalty shot against Richter
[19:00] - Brian on penalty shot: if Bure makes move, Mike saves it, worried about five-hole speed
[20:00] - Messier: leave goalie alone, epitome of one-on-one battle, Mike's mental strength
[21:00] - Neil on catwalk in old Pacific Coliseum: praying during penalty shot, no control
[22:00] - Vancouver's 10 power plays, Leetch setting up Verville, Larmer-Kovalev goal off Babych
[23:00] - Up three-one, Neil walking off thinking teams down 3-1 rarely come back
[24:00] - Mark on 1987 Philly series: parade route set, more pressure on home team than road team
[25:00] - Game 5 distractions: planning for parade, expectations of ending 54-year drought
[26:00] - Tikkanen offside goal called back in first period - potential game-changer
[27:00] - Adam on family superstitions: members who came for Game 5 wouldn't return for Game 7
[28:00] - Down three-nothing, storming back with three goals, momentum shift
[29:00] - Dave Babych goal 29 seconds after tying it three-three: deflating building
[30:00] - Brian on Babych goal: roof about to come off after Messier's goal, then disbelief
[31:00] - Six-hour flight back to Vancouver, never felt like two goals from Cup in Game 6
[32:00] - Keenan's Lake Placid suggestion: leadership group unanimous - go home
[33:00] - Messier on embracing moment: why do something different, comfortable at home
[34:00] - Don't shy away from energy: kids' schools, local grocers, signs everywhere
[35:00] - Brian on NYC energy: Knicks in NBA Finals simultaneously, watching another team go through it
[36:00] - Adam on home preparation: banged-up...
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