The Hockey News

Behind the MASK

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ROBIN LEHNER | VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FANS VOTED LEHNER AND artist Dave Gunnarsson’s mask collaborat­ion the NHL’s best last season, and similar themes remain for this sharp new lid after Lehner was dealt to Vegas. The demons, which symbolize Lehner’s battle with bipolar disorder, remain prominent, as does the #SameHere hashtag for mental-health awareness. The scuffed-looking matte finish represents his rawness. The fierce panda knight on the left cheek honors his nickname: Panda. – MATT LARKIN

> RAY BOURQUE

(2001)

Joe Sakic knew what to do. Bourque,

40, had waited 22 seasons, 1,612 regularsea­son games and

214 playoff games to lift the Cup. ‘Ovi’ had the best celebratio­n, but Bourque owns the game’s most iconic Cup raise.

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