When the Red Wings Got the Greatest Revenge in Hockey

The Avalanche Red Wings rivalry was one of the most intense in NHL history, defined by brutal playoff battles, personal vendettas, and a legendary brawl on March 26, 1997. Sparked by Claude Lemieux’s hit on Kris Draper in 1996, tensions erupted a year later when Darren McCarty ambushed Lemieux in a fight filled game that featured a goalie duel between Patrick Roy and Mike Vernon. Sparking one of the most feared and exciting rivalries in hockey Become a channel member:    / @synogg   Contact & partnerships: contactsynork@gmail.com