2010 Stanley Cup Finals

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2010 Stanley Cup Finals
123456 Total
Philadelphia Flyers 514543 2
Chicago Blackhawks 623374 4
* – Denotes overtime period(s)
Location(s)Chicago: United Center (1,2,5)
Philadelphia: Wachovia Center (3,4,6)
CoachesPhiladelphia: Peter Laviolette
Chicago: Joel Quenneville
CaptainsPhiladelphia: Mike Richards
Chicago: Jonathan Toews
National anthemsPhiladelphia: Lauren Hart
Chicago: Jim Cornelison
RefereesBill McCreary (1,3,5)
Dan O'Halloran (1,3,5)
Kelly Sutherland (2,4,6)
Stephen Walkom (2,4,6)
DatesMay 29 – June 9
MVPJonathan Toews
Series-winning goalPatrick Kane (04:06, OT, G6)
NetworksNBC, Versus, CBC, RDS, ESPN America, Viasat Sport
Announcers(NBC/Versus) Mike Emrick, Eddie Olczyk
(CBC) Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson
(RDS) Pierre Houde, Benoit Brunet

The 2010 Stanley Cup Final was the best-of-seven NHL championship series of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was between the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia Flyers. It was Chicago's eleventh time in the Final. The last time was in 1992 with a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was Philadelphia's eighth time in the Final. The last time was in 1997 with a loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Chicago beat Philadelphia four games to two to win their fourth Stanley Cup.[1]

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews won the Most Valuable Player. He was the first Blackhawks player to win this honor.

References[change | change source]

  1. "NHL.com – 2010 Stanley Cup Final Schedule". 2010-05-24. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-24.