A year ago, the Canadiens brought hockey back to Boston. Game 6 at the Garden was a thrilling, punch-for-punch knockout for the fans. Cars waited patiently as children dragged hockey nets from the streets. Fans embraced. Neighbors were talking hockey. Only the Canadiens can bring out that kind of spirit, that kind of venom, and that kind of passion. (Full article: 525 words)

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