Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada's Cup hopes with drought at 30 years

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Josh Morrissey remembers the city coming to life before his eyes. A nine-year-old Flames fan in the spring of 2004, he was captivated by every Jarome Iginla chance and Miikka Kiprusoff save during Calgary's run to the Stanley Cup final.

A nine-year-old Flames fan in the spring of 2004, he was captivated by every Jarome Iginla chance and Miikka Kiprusoff save during Calgary's run to the Stanley Cup final.

The Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs make up the north-of-the-border contingent set to embark on the 16-team race for the sport's silver chalice when the playoffs open Saturday. The four Canadian clubs in this year's post-season tournament represent the most to make the cut in a normal campaign since 2017.

Jets blueliner Brenden Dillon grew up a Canucks fan and was in the city when the team lost to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the 2011 final. "Having a chance here to play for that Cup, it's pretty special," he said of this opportunity with Toronto."I'm pretty excited about it. When the time comes, I'll be ready."

 

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