Hawks Win Cup For First Time In 49 Years; Hossa Wins In Third Attempt

Hawks star forward Marian Hossa finally got a chance to feel what it's like to win a Stanley Cup after being on the losing side of the Finals for the past 2 seasons as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in Overtime of Game 6.  However, Chicago forward Patrick Kane was the main story in Game 6 scoring the game winning goal and earning 2 assists for his efforts.  "It's something you dream about, scoring the final goal in the Stanley Cup Finals," said Kane.

Chicago Captain Jonathan Toews would be awarded the Conn Smythe trophy as Stanley Cup MVP who tied a Blackhawks record with 29 points in the playoffs.

It appeared the Flyers had seized momentum after a game tying fluke goal in the 3rd period by forward Scott Hartnell that occurred after a centering pass from forward Ville Leino deflected off the skate of Hawks defenseman Brent Seabrook and then off of Marian Hossa.  The Flyers dominated much of the 3rd period and came extremely close to winning the game in the first 20 seconds of OT.

But the home crowd would not get to witness a victory this time.

Goaltending would plague the Flyers once more as Michael Leighton gave up the game winner from a weak angle shot by Kane that trickled through his leg guards.  The Blackhawks were finally able to bring home the Cup after last winning way back in 1951 when Hall of Famers Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita were members.

Great series overall, but can we get a matchup next year with some goaltending?  Neither Niemi or Leighton were consistently good.  Now that the Hawks have won the Cup that leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs as the team with the longest drought at 43 who last won in the 1966-67 season.  Don't think Leafs fans won't remind GM Brian Burke of that.