2009 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Summary

Pittsburgh Penguins Defeat Detroit Red Wings 4-3

Red Wings 2 Blackhawks 1 OT

Cristobal Huet made a save against the Blackhawks in overtime to give the Red Wings a 2-1 victory. The Red Wings advanced to the second round where they would face the Ducks.

Penguins 2-1 Red Wings Jun 12 2009 Final Score - ESPN

The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Penguins their third Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings and the Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins won the series 4-3, capturing their third Stanley Cup in franchise history.

The Penguins took a 3-1 series lead after winning the first three games of the series. However, the Red Wings rallied back to win the next two games and force a Game 7. In Game 7, the Penguins scored two goals in the third period to come from behind and win the game 4-3.

Sidney Crosby was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the most valuable player of the playoffs. He led the Penguins in scoring with 27 points in 24 games.