Top 5 NHL Hockey Stories of 2008

Here are five noteworthy NHL stories to reflect on. (AP Images)"]

5. The Montreal Canadiens finish first overall in the East during the 2007-2008 season. It was the first conference title in two decades for the historic franchise.

4. Martin Brodeur's march toward career records for wins and shutouts was interrupted when he tore a biceps muscle on an innocent-looking play.

3. Early in December the media in Calgary was hoping that Sean Avery would say something stupid, and they weren't disappointed. At first Avery wouldn't talk to anyone, then decided to gather all around and make a tasteless remark about ex-girlfriends.

2. The San Jose Sharks added an exclamation mark to their amazing start when they beat St. Louis 5-4 on Dec. 13 to hit the 50-point mark faster than any team since 1929.

1. In June the Detroit Red Wings won another Stanley Cup and ended another dominating season on top of the hockey world.

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