The handshake line tradition goes all the way up to the NHL level as well. After every playoff series, no matter how hard-fought the games were, once a winner is decided the players and coaching staff will all line up and shake hands as a show of respect and good sportsmanship.
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The handshake line tradition goes all the way up to the NHL level as well. After every playoff series, no matter how hard-fought the games were, once a winner is decided the players and coaching staff will all line up and shake hands as a show of respect and good sportsmanship.