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The best that never won: After a record streak, a blown call ended the 1979-80 Flyers’ quest for a third Stanley Cup

Pat Quinn's team went unbeaten for 35 games, and seemed invincible. But they came up short. First of a six-part series on the best teams to never win a championship.

Pat Quinn coached a group of veteran minor-leaguers, talented prospects and leftover stars to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Pat Quinn coached a group of veteran minor-leaguers, talented prospects and leftover stars to the Stanley Cup Finals.Read moreElwood P. Smith / File Photograph