Chicago Blackhawks – 2013 Stanley Cup Champs
Classic matchup
The final, the first to feature Original Six teams since the Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers in 1979, did not disappoint. After a painful lockout, a memorable final series was just what the doctor ordered with three overtime games and plenty of drama as Chicago’s speed and skill was matched against the hard-hitting Bruins.
The Blackhawks become the first team in the salary cap era to win the Cup twice. Chicago also won the Cup in 2010, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. Given the Blackhawks’ recent success, it is easy to forget that the 2010 championship was Chicago’s first since 1961 — at the time the league’s longest active Stanley Cup drought. Congrats Chicago!