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Phoenix Coyotes (92-70) vs. Hartford Whalers (97-65)

The Hartford Whalers are winners of 11 Stanley Cups, the most in the NHL. Their last finals appearance was six years ago in 1964, when they lost to San Jose. Their last Stanley Cup title was the year before that in 1963, when they beat Columbus. The Whalers got here by beating Ottawa in six, the NY Rangers in five, and Montreal in six. They are 12-5 in the playoffs.

The Phoenix Coyotes are winners of 2 Stanley Cups (1922 and 1940). Their last finals appearance was in 1967, which was 3 years ago. They lost to Montreal that year. The Coyotes got here by beating Edmonton in four, Calgary in five, and Anaheim in five. They are 12-2 in the playoffs.

This series is a rematch of the 1945 Finals, when Hartford beat Phoenix 4 games to 3.