returned to the Finals the following year. This time, the Red Wings played the Washington Capitals and swept them 4–0 to capture their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship. During the celebration ceremonies after winning the Stanley Cup, Konstantinov was wheeled around the ice with his teammates in his wheelchair with the Cup on his lap. See also 1996–97 NHL season References Sports Illustrated Article Detroit Red Wings games Philadelphia Flyers games Stanley Cup Finals Stan May 1997 sports events in the United States June 1997 sports events in the United States Ice hockey competitions in Philadelphia Ice hockey competitions in Detroit 1997 in Detroit 1990s in Philadelphia 1997 in sports in Illinois 1997 in sports in Pennsylvania