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Captain Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins will begin chasing their second Stanley Cup in three seasons this week after winning the Eastern Conference championship in four games over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Stanley Cup remains one of sports' most iconic and revered prizes because of its distinctive design, its unique history, and the difficulty invoved in winning it.

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