Lords Of The Rink

Here is SI senior writer Michael Farber 's all-tournament team

G Nikolai Khabibulin , RUSSIA
Stole the game of the Games, a 1-0 quarterfinal win over the Czechs.

D Scott Niedermayer , CANADA
Broke traps with his speed, leading rushes as often as joining them.

p Vladimir Malakhov , RUSSIA

Played solidly—and physically—at both ends of the ice.

LW John LeClair , U.S.
Had a tournament-best six goals and was too much for defensemen to handle down low.

C Joe Sakic , CANADA
Was the spark plug in the gold medal game, with two goals and two assists.

RW Brett Hull , U.S.
Had three goals and five assists; found seams for his one-timers and buried rebounds.