Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings Epic Brawl

Who could forget the notorious brawl at Joe Louis Arena on March 26, 1997, between the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche?

What Caused the NHL's Most Sinister Rivalry Between Detroit and Colorado?

The rivalry between the Red Wings and the Avalanche reached its peak 28 years ago today, on March 26. This moment came less than a year after Colorado's Claude Lemieux slammed Detroit's Chris Draper into the boards during a 1996 playoff game, resulting in a broken jaw and shattered cheek for Draper.

This unforgettable fight for both Avalanche and Red Wings fans was one of nine- and the most badass- in this game.

Colorado + Detroit Square Off in the Unforgettable Donnybrook

The brawl began when Igor Larionov of Detroit collided with Colorado's Peter Forsberg, leading to a fight. At that moment, Detroit's Darren McCarty stepped in and started attacking Forsberg.

Red Wings' Brendan Shanahan and Avalanche's Adam Foote were going fist-to-cuff, and goalies Mike Vernon and Patrick Roy tangoed at center ice!

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Red Wings fans say that the Wings pummeled the Avs and vice versa. What do you think?

PHOTO FLASHBACK: Colorado Avalanche Win 2001 Stanley Cup Championship

The 2001 Stanley Cup Finals was a hard-fought series between the two top teams in the NHL. The series was extremely physical and would go 7 games - with the Avs having to win the final two games to win the title. Here is a look back at some great Colorado Avalanche history - and a closer look at that thrilling series.

Gallery Credit: Zane Mathews

FLASHBACK: Riots after Colorado Avalanche Win First Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup back in 1996 and the celebration in Denver went from a fun party to a full-blown riot.

Gallery Credit: Nate Wilde

Colorado Avalanche and Stanley Cup Visit Children’s Hospital

Here’s a nice feel-good story in which a couple of Colorado Avalanche players brought the Stanley Cup to a local Children’s Hospital for a surprise visit.

Gallery Credit: Nate Wilde

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