A Denver couple scored an unforgettable moment on Monday after the Stanley Cup was mistakenly delivered to their door instead of to its intended recipient - Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog.
It's a well-known tradition that every member of a Stanley Cup-winning team gets to spend a day with the prized trophy. On Monday, the day after the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to finish the series in six games, it was Landeskog's time to shine.
The Stanley Cup made a surprise appearance at the home of neighbors Dmitri Rudenko and his husband Kit Karbler.
The couple was in their home Monday night when Rudenko noticed someone pulling into the driveway, they told NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver.
I was the first to see the car in our driveway. Rudenko said the car was backing up.
The person opens the trunk and I saw the case, and I recognized it because I watched the final Stanley Cup games, he said. Jokingly said, Is the Stanley Cup coming to an end? He says, Yes! Landeskog lives in the same area of the couple and shares a similar address. The mix-up unfolded with a large tree obscuring the couple's address.
They are only one digit off, said Karbler. Because of that one digit, it was fortuitous for us! The couple said that the keepers of the Stanley Cup were extremely friendly, which allowed Rudenko and Karbler to spend a few minutes with the prize.
Karbler, who got one of the most famous trophies in sports, said he felt as if he were touching a piece of history.
They were gentlemen completely. Karbler said that they were eager to share the experience of the Cup. I had no idea that I would find it so fascinating. Rudenko said he didn't want to keep the keepers waiting, so he never got a selfie with the Stanley Cup, but will always treasure the memory for years to come.
He said that he was so happy to have the Stanley Cup in our driveway.
They were able to snap a quick photo of the trophy in its case before it moved on to its intended destination.
Rudenko laughed, while Karbler said the couple showed the trophy handlers where to go.
Karbler said it made our day, and it's something we'll be able to talk about and laugh about for a long time.