The Chicago Blackhawks 2013 Stanley Cup run was special, not just because it ended with Lord Stanley spending the summer in Chicago, but because the journey ran through Detroit against one of the Hawks biggest rivals.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings have one of the most historic rivalries in all of hockey.
Throughout the regular season, Detroit currently holds the all-time lead against the Hawks, with a record of 377-277-84-17 over the course of their matchups in the regular season, but all fans know it is the playoffs that really matter.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings most recently met in the playoffs in the conference semifinals in 2013, a series that saw the Blackhawks battle back from being down 3-1 to ultimately winning it all in overtime of Game 7, giving Chicago the last laugh in the rivalry.
On this day 12 years ago Brent Seabrook scored one of the biggest goals in Blackhawks history.
With the Red Wings set to leave the Western Conference in 2014, the Blackhawks and Wings met for one final matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It seemed fitting it would end in overtime of Game 7.
Brent Seabrook called game 3 minutes and 35 seconds into overtime, with Chicago moving on to the Western Conference Final to play the Los Angeles Kings.
That goal alone might earn Seabrook a spot in the rafters of the United Center with a jersey retirement. The Blackhawks beating Detroit might be one of the most popular series from the entire Toews and Kane era. It included a 3-1 come back, a handful of special moments including a Michael Frolik penalty shot goal, and some of the most clutch hockey from any team when faced with elimination.
Happy anniversary to one of the biggest goals in franchise history. Until Detroit and Chicago meet again in the postseason (now only in a Stanley Cup Final), it's nice to know the Hawks have the last laugh.