For me, it's the 2003 New Jersey Devils.

>professional, workman-like team prevails in a hard-fought series
>losing goaltender and the MVP of the playoffs in tears, inconsolable
>great announcer letting the moment breathe and speak for itself
>"It's My Life" playing in its entirety, with the crowd erupting when it's finished

This is the peak of that kino time period between 9/11 and Obama.

https://youtu.be/PknKlbdIqo0?t=5204