Where do the Blackhawks rank in playoff series wins since 2009?

The Chicago Blackhawks may not have won a playoff series since the 2019-20 season, and that also marked their last playoff appearance. Since then, the Hawks have never accumulated over 68 points in a single season, but it’s just a few bad years following what was one of the organization’s finest decades. 

Since 2009, Chicago has won three Stanley Cups, tied with only the Pittsburgh Penguins for the most in that stretch. Those teams, led by Patrick Kane and company, garnered the Hawks 17 playoff series wins, and that number also tied them with the Penguins along with the Boston Bruins for second place. Only the Tampa Bay Lightning have won more series, even if they won one less Cup than Chicago.

Bad seasons haven’t tarnished the Chicago Blackhawks success since 2009

In 2024, Blackhawks fans are longing to relive the days of the old Patrick Kane era as opposed to what they’ve witnessed over the past few seasons. But Connor Bedard’s presence will turn this organization’s fortunes around, and he will undoubtedly lead the team to more than a fair share of playoff success. 

No, he’s not doing this alone, but neither did Patrick Kane during his prime in the 2010s. Kane, if you remember, had players like Marian Hossa, Brandon Saad, and Jonathan Toews, among others. Together, they helped fuel the dynasty that won three Stanley Cups in six seasons, so patience with Bedard is a prerequisite. 

General manager Kyle Davidson will build that elite team again, and five years from today, we will be talking about how the Blackhawks won at least 20 playoff series in the past 20 seasons, which should still keep this team gracing the top five in the rankings. 

Sure, we may want to keep looking toward the past, thanks to the current state of the Hawks, but more good times in the Windy City are on the horizon. 

(Additional information provided by Hockey-Reference)