{"id":77678,"date":"2020-06-09T09:30:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=77678"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:31","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-patrick-kane-ends-cup-drought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/06\/09\/today-in-hockey-history-patrick-kane-ends-cup-drought\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Patrick Kane Ends Chicago Blackhawks Cup Drought"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for June 9th, featuring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kanepa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Kane<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3>Patrick Kane Ends Blackhawks 49-Year Cup Drought<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2010:<\/strong> The<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> scorer nets the game-winner 4:06 into the extra frame of Game 6. Kane&#8217;s OT-goal helps beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, 4-3, for Chicago&#8217;s first title since 1961. He beats Flyers goalie <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/leighmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Leighton<\/a><\/strong> with a shot, but it goes unnoticed until a video review after the next stoppage.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yy4UZbtxxkY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The officials look over the footage and give the goal to the Buffalo native. Blackhawks captain <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/toewsjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Toews<\/a><\/strong> is named the Conn Smythe winner for playoff MVP. Chicago would win two more Stanley Cups during the decade in 2013 and 2015.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1970:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/sabres\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> win a lottery with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> to see who gets first pick in the amateur, waiver and expansion drafts. Buffalo grabs <span id=\"token-F1C31C431CB0F4D80ECA3\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/perregi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gilbert Perreault<\/a><\/strong> with the selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1971:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> great <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/belivje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean Beliveau<\/a><\/strong> retires after winning his 10th Stanley Cup under a month ago. He netted 22 points in his final post-season. The Habs also appoint <strong>Scotty Bowman<\/strong> as the team&#8217;s head coach, who would win five Stanley Cups with the team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1984:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> take <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lemiema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mario Lemieux<\/a><\/strong> with the top pick of the draft. Hall of Famers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roypa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Roy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hullbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brett Hull<\/a><\/strong> and <span id=\"token-A5AC05DBED68618F4ECB0\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/robitlu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luc Robitaille<\/a><\/strong> are also selected that weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1993:<\/strong> Montreal wins its 24th Cup in a 4-1 Game 5 victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/kings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dipiepa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul DiPietro<\/a><\/strong> scores twice and Roy wins the Conn Smythe as MVP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2001: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bourqra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ray Bourque<\/a><\/strong> ends his career by winning the elusive Stanley Cup for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Avalanche.<\/a> <strong><span id=\"token-970F2DD02BD496A3E6CB9\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tangual01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Tanguay<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>scores twice as the Avs beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/devils\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Devils,<\/a> 3-1, in Game 7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2003: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brodema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martin Brodeur<\/a><\/strong> gets his seventh shutout in the same playoff and third in the final as New Jersey wins Game 7, 3-0. The Devils get their record 12th home win of the playoffs to stop the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/ducks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mighty Ducks of Anaheim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/q\/quickjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Quick<\/a><\/strong> makes 32 saves as the Kings blank the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a>, 3-0, in Game 3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jonesma02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martin Jones<\/a><\/strong> stops 40 shots as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/sharks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Jose Sharks<\/a> hold off the Penguins for a 4-2 Game 5 win. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/karlsme01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melker Karlsson<\/a><\/strong> provides the game-winner for the Sharks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rasktu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tuukka Rask<\/a><\/strong> makes 29 saves as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a> down the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Louis Blues<\/a>, 5-1, in Game 6 of the Final.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1951: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/labrada01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dan Labraaten<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1954: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/paddojo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Paddock<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1973: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marshgr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grant Marshall<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1988: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/demerja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Demers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1992: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hymanza01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Hyman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1999: Michael DiPietro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2000: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/haytoba01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barrett Hayton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/101934476\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.66667% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/101934476?et=DCyli6qGTV19PhHcOKlY3g&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=FkDSa5SQd5HltlBd_iLhr8NfUQsVFyORixR82yfou6c=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. 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