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Did you know there is a small passage of the Declaration of Independence on the wall of the Jefferson Memorial that was NOT WRITTEN BY THOMAS JEFFERSON? It’s one of many fun facts about our founding document in my new book, “The Year That Made America.”

#StanleyCup is in the house Tuesday, which means players’ razors could soon be put to use. Had fun with this ⁦The Athletic⁩ story looking at the origin of the famed playoff beard that traces back to ⁦New York Islanders⁩ dynasty. nytimes.com/athletic/artic…

“To win the Stanley Cup is a miserable two months. The beard is a reminder of how much you have to put into it.” On #StanleyCup and playoff beards — a tradition’s origins. For ⁦The Athletic NHL⁩ nytimes.com/athletic/64295…

Good one here from ⁦Michael Russo⁩ & ⁦Chris Johnston⁩ for ⁦The Athletic NHL⁩ nytimes.com/athletic/64301…

McDavid-era Oilers has misfortune of “arriving” at same time of historic foe (Panthers). Happened to Earl Campbell’s Oilers in NFL (vs Steelers late 70s), Barry Bonds’ Pirates in MLB (Braves pitching staff early 90s), Malone/Stockton Jazz in NBA (Bulls 90s) #StanleyCupFinal

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Hockey is team sport. McDavid is just one player. But he’s the best player and has been. And going 0-2 in back to back #StanleyCupFinal — and without a goal in 7 of 8 last games — is going to follow him until he wins it all, fair or not.

Please don’t tell me this was an all-time #StanleyCupFinal Games 3, 5 and 6 were noncompetitive. At no point after Game 2 did Oilers look like they had a chance except period 2 of Game 4

Last thing, bases on players, only team that was close to Panthers: Maple Leafs True Story. #StanleyCup

New, for The Athletic: Brad Marchand returns to hockey heaven with Panthers, sets new standard for trade-deadline pickups 🔗⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/64338… nytimes.com/athletic/64338…

Nate Schmidt tells me Barkov gave him the captain death stare and that’s how he learned he was getting the Cup first. He says it says everything about the Panthers that all the returners took a back seat to all the new guys

#StanleyCup celebration isn’t what it was — too many people (media included) on ice — but it by far remains best trophy presentation in sports. Except for Conn Smythe part. No player wants it at that point. Announce it, but hand out later. (It should ALWAYS go to winner.)

That the way to do it.

My legs were sore after F45 classes last week and I contemplated a doctor’s visit. Hockey players are built different than humans.

He’s a lock. But I thought so after last year.

Oilers fall short again in Stanley Cup Final, so where do they go from here? nytimes.com/athletic/64332…

From Conn Smythe to the biggest decision looming in his career. On Sam Bennett, my last piece from the Cup final for ⁦The Athletic⁩ ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/64341…

New, for The Athletic with Michael Russo: What we saw on the ice from the Florida Panthers in the moments after getting the Stanley Cup told you everything you needed to know about what made them special. 🔗⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/64342… nytimes.com/athletic/64342…

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