WEB Pittsburgh Penguins Defeat Detroit Red Wings in 2009 Stanley Cup Final
A Thrilling Game 7 Victory
Penguins Capture Third Stanley Cup Title
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final on June 12, 2009, to win their third Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. The Penguins became the first team since the 1998 Red Wings to win the Stanley Cup after trailing 3-2 in the Final.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading chances throughout the night. The Penguins took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Evgeni Malkin, but the Red Wings tied it up in the second period on a goal by Henrik Zetterberg. The Penguins regained the lead in the third period on a goal by Sergei Gonchar, but the Red Wings tied it up again on a goal by Johan Franzen.
The Penguins finally took the lead for good on a goal by Tyler Kennedy with just over 10 minutes remaining in the third period. The Red Wings had a chance to tie it up late in the game, but they were unable to convert on their power play opportunities.
The Penguins' victory was a major upset, as the Red Wings were the defending Stanley Cup champions and had won the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in four years. The Penguins, on the other hand, had not won a playoff series since 2001. However, the Penguins proved that they were a team of destiny, and they ultimately overcame all odds to win the Stanley Cup.
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