By Nakia Hogan, The Times-Picayune

January 25, 2010, 1:10AM

New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley kicks the game-winning field goal in overtime of the NFC championship game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Superdome.

Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune

There were 42 years worth of demons, 42 years of mostly struggles, 42 years of waiting until next year.

Not anymore. This, the 43rd year of the New Orleans Saints, will be different.

In one swing of Garrett Hartley’s right leg Sunday night, the Saints kicked away their demons, booted out their past struggles and ended the wait.

The Saints are going to Super Bowl XLIV. Hartley’s 40-yard winning field goal in overtime of the Saints’ thrilling 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC championship game guaranteed them a spot.

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