Last Three Minutes of Stanley Cup Finals Game 7, 2009

[@mr_selfdestrukt]

The fact that Detroit took the cup a year prior, just adds to that game saving despiration dive by Fleury, solidifying the cup win.. I have no doubt Fleury had a dream just like that as a child. Pretty awesome feeling I'm sure.

[@BobbyT.]

It's like the equivalent of getting a Stanley Cup overtime goal, but for a goalie.

[@k3mikal]

and the fact that Hossa left the pens to play for detroit to have a better chance at a cup; only to lose to the pens the next season while playing for detroit.

[@funzjag]

Jason Falcione That's why the people of Pittsburgh will always consider Hossa a JAGOFF 🐧🏒🐧

[@DoinThupidThings]

That's the definition of irony

[@aaronisgrate]

hossa, he is quite the douche for leaving. he could have done so well with crosby.

[@boomkilla12345]

Those two Finals between the Wings and Pens were the reasons why I got into hockey. Riveting stuff.

[@BobbyT.]

Same here

[@endersdragon34]

boomkilla12345 I was sorta into hockey before that but when my Pens started sucking and it started becoming harder and harder to watch it on TV I fail out of love of the game... the first series changed all that... the second cemented me as a hockey fan

[@hugh2hoob668]

boomkilla12345 too bad we didn't see a final 3rd battle man I wanted it so badly

[@wrestlmaniarocks]

It was like going to war. I remember seeing a video about the red wings/penguins final that showed the two teams just going back and forth. Tons of hits and saves

[@MMGJ10]

The intensity was so awesome. I remember it so well.

[@BobbyT.]

"It rang off the crossbar!"... My heart skipped a beat when that happened.

[@endersdragon34]

Bobby T. Ditto

[@rpvids527]

Bobby T. Same. I thought we just lost a chance to win another cup

[@kevingreen4952]

That crossbar shot by Kronwall made my heart skip several beats. This game was the most anxiety-inducing experience I've ever had as a sports fan. What a series. Note: It's kind of a shame these two teams never had a rubber match final.

[@MichaelWarbux]

7 years later and this game still gives me anxiety. So glad we won the Stanley Cup again last night.

[@pricepittsburgh]

exactly, me too on both your points

[@davehopkins8718]

Ditto

[@ryand4474]

Michael Warbux same here. I don't know why I watched it again today, but same. As awesome as the Cup win was this year, 6-12-09 was the best!

[@oma23j]

and again last night.. lol

[@JadeKafieh]

Omar Cherkaoui lmaoooo I love us

[@bayareasportsfan04]

Absolutely INSANE! I mean what are the odds?! In 2008, the Wings beat the Pens in Pittsburgh on a last-minute miraculous save. In 2009? Pens pull a reverse card. THAT'S what makes hockey so great!

[@alec1622]

A moment I will never forget my entire life. There is absolutely nothing like watching the team that you supported the entire season bring that home

[@wendyforbes9849]

Yes brother it’s live or die every night in the playoffs

[@markjones1184]

You're lucky to have your team win. I seem to recall I cheered for Pittsburgh but only after Canucks knocked out

[@neomarioism]

Even in 2017 my heart fucking stops when that puck rings off the crossbar. I literally know that they don't score a goal and fleury goes off at the end but the fact that it's that close always gets me. LETS GO PENSS

[@Crlongboarder]

Been watching the Pens since I was 5 years old (2000) and to see them win, after 9 years of watching, left me speechless! After seeing flower dive to save the game, its left me with a dream, and a desire to do the same for my team.. He's the reason I play goalie with the number 29 on my back. I have nothing but respect for the Red Wings, this was truly an epic series

[@poopmcscoopface]

Crlongboarder what happend to the pens>? after this win i was expecting a few more cups with crosby malkin and rest

[@Crlongboarder]

We have no depth anymore, there's Crosby, Geno, Letang, and then that about does it for outstanding talent in our skaters (not including Flower, because he's in a different category). We need more depth, like some GOOD wingers! We have decent two way forwards on the wings, but when our only choice is to put Daniel Winnik and Perron on the wings with Crosby... That's a recipe for train wreck. Long story short, depth is what's wrong with the Burgh, in my opinion

[@tommyettinger8094]

Crlongboarder not to mention all the injuries, dupuis and letang are such great players but have had such terrible luck staying healthy, hornqvist is still a really talented player, he's more consistent then say Perron, changes do need to be made, will help if we are getting rid of Downie will cut down our penalty minutes for one thing

[@tommyettinger8094]

***** yes fleur is flower in French thus the nickname

[@Coteup]

Crlongboarder PHIL KESSEL!

[@thugghishruggishbone]

This was so intense. You could tell both teams gave it their all. I wish I had been t here live. And what a save by Fleury at the end.

[@NS-nt4cw]

One of the most stressful penguin games I’ve had the pleasure of watching. The kronwall post hit, and fleury’s last save will always give me chills.

[@jonathantoews5757]

I can't even imagine how the red wings fans felt when kronwall hit the crossbar and when fleury made that save at the last second

[@Envoyoflife]

Jack Snow I felt great as a blackhawks fan!

[@Pubicon]

+Ben Jacox Well the Habs don't hate the Hawks or Wings. We used to hate Toronto but they sucked so much it turned to pity. Rangers we hate occasionally, and everyone hates the Bruins anyway, though not nearly as much as they hate us.

[@Geno2733]

+Ben Jacox The Laffs.... Get a new backup team, man.. Root for the Kings or something.

[@cpark441]

They would of won the cup if they scored those two

[@bradmaguire4772]

Ha ha we felt fine, 4 cups in my lifetime, I ain't greedy and frankly datsyuk played that whole series with a cracked ankle, we had our run, pens had their run, nothing lasts forever.

[@cityofchamps66]

Babcock is now the coach of the Maple Leafs and Bylsma is the coach of the Sabres, talk about from the Penthouse to the Doghouse

[@youtubeblows]

Mark my words, Babcock will have those Leafs turned into a powerhouse. I give em about 2-3 years.

[@MrTipss]

I agree, with William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews they will be great

[@froplayer3049]

+MrTipss lailne is better

[@MrTipss]

FroPlayer No man. they need Auston Matthews

[@froplayer3049]

+MrTipss does not matter Matthews fits better lailne is better

[@MyName-cj4em]

2009 Best Year EVER, The PENGUINS and The STEELERS Won !!!!! 😆

[@coyote5.02]

FuckingHateTwilight it was rigged. if it wasn’t for the back to back scheduling the wings would had won again. you can thank bettman for the penguins first cup cause he wanted Crosby to get a ring ASAP to get the nhl ratings up.

[@coyote5.02]

FuckingHateTwilight it’s the truth. pens didn’t earn their first cup. it was handed to them by the commissioner by fixing the schedule in their favor. he knew the older wings would falter under a back to back playing schedule. that’s straight up fact.

[@coyote5.02]

FuckingHateTwilight it’s all good though. wings are going to be back and stronger then before real soon. pens are going to be rebuilding here within a few years. might take a couple more first round exits before their GM wakes up like it took for Ken Holland to wake up. would be nice to see another pens wings final again without any bs going on from the commissioner.

[@coyote5.02]

FuckingHateTwilight I explained to you how it was fixed. the wings were a much older team vs a much younger pens team. bettman knew the only way to give the pens the advantage was to ware the older wings down by making them play back to back nights against a much younger pens team. that’s how you turn a underdog into a favorite. the wings were straight up cheated by the league.

[@coyote5.02]

FuckingHateTwilight yeah it was your time. sure was. thanks to the league fixing the schedule in your teams favor. I know it’s hard for you to admit that but it’s the truth. I know you don’t want to admit the championship was given to your team cause they won. butt it’s the truth. just saying. what’s done is done. your team won the wings lost. butt let’s not turn a blind eye to the main reason why your team won.

[@ryanspero2620]

lol hossas luck amazes me 2008: loses final on penguins 2009: switches teams, loses to penguins 2010: finally picked my good boys (the hawks) and wins cup...3 times in 6 seasons

[@goalieking3378]

+Ryan Spero ...2010, finally gets it. Talk about 3rd time is "a charm!

[@T0mat0_S0up]

Ryan Spero You mean Pussyhawks? The years of you bandwagoning the Pussyhawks has ended kiddo

[@Jonas-ns6pr]

Would have been insane had he won 5 cups in 7 years

[@MMGJ10]

@THE MATRIX HAS YOU You can't really blame him. He wasn't just a passenger either, he was a key player.

[@MMGJ10]

+Ryan Spero As a Pens fan I was a little jacked off how he left and turned down the Pens offer, "for a better chance at winning the cup", and it felt AMAZING to win and see him with his head down on the other bench. That being said, I ended up being happy for the guy winning 3 cups in Chicago. He really was a great player and a good person. 5 trips to the final in 7 years and 3 cups is damn impressive.

[@ifubuildit]

I love coming back to watch this vid... as a die hard pens fan since the Lemieux days, I will never forget the feeling I felt in these last 2 minutes. Probably the most anxiety I have ever felt or will ever feel in my life.

[@baldybee]

Absolutely loved this cup final series for the 2 years they got to the finals together, gutted in 2008 but joyous in 2009. This Detroit team was full of stars and for this young pens side to beat them in the rematch was great to watch. It really was nail biting stuff.

[@susielinn9607]

So so hard to believe that it's been 10 years already.

[@robminmonaca]

The day the red wings dynasty ended. In my opinion.

[@MrYouarethecancer]

Not really opinion it's a fact lol

[@OneEyedKeys]

It was never a dynasty. A 'Dynasty' requires straight championships, at least three in a row.

[@sethmatheny3194]

@@OneEyedKeys lol what

[@killionaire6891]

OneEyedKeys Tom Brady and the Pats never won 3 in a row and youre telling me the Patriots arent a dynasty? Alright guy.

[@OneEyedKeys]

@@killionaire6891 Nope, No Dynasty. The word 'dyanasty' comes from a 'Dyanstic Reign'; Meaning a king or queen at the top for a length of time, not intermittently. The NFL saw dynasties with the packers from 29 - 31, and again in the late 60's. The Steelers of the 70's were NOT a dynasty. There was a break in between their double back to backs. The 49's of the 80's were not either, nor the 90's Cowboys. NOR the Patriots, who were a top team for over 15 years, but never formed a proper dynasty. A few Championships here and there, and some back-to backs are NOT a dynasty. Read up on more sportds lore Bud. The Celtics, Lakers, Canadiens, Leafs and Bulls had proper Dynasties.....not the Patriots!

[@TheGdogg66]

thats gotta be one of the best saves ever

[@fredd4320]

Watching these two cup runs as a kid in 08’ and 09’ with my dad (I was 6-7 years old) made me love hockey as a sport, but also love the penguins,. My dad is a Detroit fan so I always just went for Detroit, but seeing how the same two teams made it to the cup final and seeing the penguins win it in 09’ made me really like them, plus the facts since I was a kid I loved penguins 😂

[@ruugerdrako53]

Same exact thing for me I was 6&7 only difference I’m a redwing fan

[@williamburgoon1834]

7 years later... The Pittsburgh Penguins have won the Stanley Cup.

[@williamburgoon1834]

AND WON AGAINNNNNN WOOOOOOO

[@JadeKafieh]

William Burgoon I can't wait for you to write the same thing again next year lmaoo

[@endersdragon34]

Canadian Jade Me too, since it will mean a 3 peat

[@hazardous0887]

Well, can't win them all I guess. Maybe next year

[@MMGJ10]

Watching this brings back so many great memories. I watched them win in 91' and 92', then started to think I might never see another cup. Then this happened. I was holding my 1 year old son and screaming while watching the TV, while trying not to scare him! Lol. He's 12 now and we got to see 2 more cups. Awesome.

[@bigsirenguy]

I still have this game recorded on my DVR haha! Lets go Pens!

[@Jabahonky12]

This was probably one of the toughest games I ever watched as a Red Wings fan when Detroit had a chance to end it in game 6, I dont think Detroit was outplayed in this one just that the pens were a bit more hungry then my wings. Gotta give them their props.

[@BobbyT.]

Good that your classy. Wings have probably the most classy fans.

[@LeoTakuVT]

+Bobby T. Was an incredible set of games and its even better when Wings fans can admit that instead of making up non existant penalties that went uncalled.

[@TheYzeman]

Penguins wanted it just a little more. A very good series. Nothing to feel bad about as a Wings fan. We're still hockeytown!

[@rroberts909]

I'm a Penguins fan, and that was a epic series. Over 5 years later, I love to watch re-runs of the games in the series. Both teams played their hearts out, Yzeman, and that's one of those series where it's ashame one team must lose. Based on what you posted, seems like you're a classy fan. Based on what I've seen from both PIT and DET fans in some cases, it's good that we, as fans of opposing teams in that Stanley Cup Final, can have a friendly conversation. :)

[@brandonjackson746]

because they were suppar thirsty after what happened the previous year

[@GSeward]

TheYzeman Detroit is a great "hockeytown", no doubt about it (coming from a Pens fan). I recently attended the Pens' games against Anaheim, LA, and San Jose last weekend and California fans are pathetic (especially Kings "fans"). Pittsburgh fans filled, at the very least, 40% of the arena in all three cities. I doubt you'd see more than 5-10% of the fans in Detroit or Pittsburgh rooting for the opposing team.

[@BobbyT.]

+GSeward California fans are only good when they are in the playoffs :P

[@brandonjackson746]

haha, lol

[@svsps]

Last 3 minutes...last 8:30 lol But damn, what a flurry at the end.

[@BobbyT.]

Yea what a *Fluery

[@janzon25]

+Bobby T. *Fleury

[@BobbyT.]

+janzon25 wow I really did spell his name wrong. XD didn't realize that

[@pmassis27]

Bobby T. Ok

[@RhinoXpress]

First the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and now the Penguins in the Stanley Cup 2009. Man 2009 was such a great year to be a Pittsburgh sports fan!

[@madringking1119]

I watched this in my room at the group home I was in. I felt like I was out of my body waiting for the end going they won. Just like with the super bowl

[@aydenhanes4388]

This is one of my favorite hockey games of all time

[@Crosby69]

I can feel penguins going far this year, they are on fire and hopefully wont be stopped!

[@hptscotty4866]

Yup LETS GO PENS

[@BobbyT.]

We can do it! Let's go Pens!

[@Hectcc]

Fleury is hurt though, that scares me :(

[@BobbyT.]

+Sin Hectic I think Murray can fill in. I have confidence in Murray. Fleury probably won't be out for too long either.

[@patrickdaniel9670]

+Penguins for the cup I can't wait for the playoffs. I don't think there's anybody that wants to play the Pens right now.

[@davidbehman4836]

For us Wings fans, this game still stings. Really really tough losing game 7 at home - even after all of the success of the previous 15 years.

[@whiteknight012]

Back in 2021, barely able to re-watch this.

[@crazywhiteboy127]

Your pain brings us tremendous joy

[@Moucheron1990]

What a storyline for those 2 years. With Hossa switching teams and everything you couldnt have written it any better.

[@BennyAntal]

One of the most memorable moments of my life when this happened. I was 8 years old and I was a huge penguins fan. I remember watching it at my neighbors house and we just went crazy when the final horn sounded. It was awesome, my only wish is either for the steelers or the pens to win another championship. Pens are looking good this year though. Long live the Burgh!

[@abc.-----------1894]

Doc Emric is the best announcer the game has ever seen. Jesus Christ I love his voice and style.

[@Kronbizzler]

Seriously back to back finals opponents. Each won one. Such a damn good series. I am a die hard Pens fan but ever since this series Detroit is one of my other favorite teams and i always root for them to do good. Great coach, legendary history and players

[@bobhubson8511]

The shot of Hossa there right after the final horn was priceless, lost as a Penguin the year prior to Detroit. Jumped ship only to see the tables turned. I know he won cups with Chicago, but that moment seeing his frustration was priceless!!!

[@Simon-hv3yp]

I'm watching this now in 2016 still mad when the puck hit the cross bar

[@BobbyT.]

Inches away from a goal

[@banklikefrankwhite1]

Yeah? Well my heart still sinks every time I see it, even though I know it's coming.

[@Jiltedin2007]

And Marian Hossa was in the wrong end of both of these Previous Two Stanley Cup Finals between Detroit and Pittsburgh. Something most Hockey Fans fail to recognize during 2008 and 2009.

[@ulphil08]

But then he won the next year with Chicago. The only man to play in 3 straight finals for 3 different teams

[@Jiltedin2007]

@@ulphil08 At least Hossa was rewarded for his efforts later in time winning 3 Stanley Cups with the Chicago Black Hawks.

[@boolikethebear]

That wings team was so stacked! Pittsburgh beat them 4 of the last 5 games to win the Cup... crazy!

[@darkphoenix2]

I don't think I've watched the actual final minutes of this game since it happened. I'm never going to get over it. I've seen the save, I've heard the call by the commentators, but I've never watched it all happen again.

[@MrsPaul]

"Lord Stanley, scratch their names on your fabled Cup!"

[@hugh2hoob668]

Sykora was the most underrated player of this finals

[@brianwolf399]

I was actually at this game and it was the greatest hockey game I ever went to despite the red wings losing the game we actually got to see the Stanley cup come out in all its glory over a hard thought series.

[@akumatheidiot]

Best Stanley Cup ever! So proud to be a Penguins fan! I hope we can repeat history within the next year or so!

[@BobbyT.]

We will!

[@akumatheidiot]

Yep. Now I feel like we have a big chance winning it this year seeing how we've been playing the past month

[@alexderby7701]

this never gets old

[@footfungus6226]

The final scramble in front of the net gave me a heart attack!

[@laviniaretta3398]

Here right after Marc-Andre Fleury got his 500th career win 💗🌸

[@Edgessnipes]

Such a great series.. I need to see the Wings back in the Finals

[@Rjamojam54321]

is the audio fucked up for anyone else?

[@pmassis27]

Ma Jo Ma Jr Yes it keeps going like p-p-penguins it's so bad

[@stevenfarrell5428]

those two finals with the Pens and Wings...great hockey. just one great moment after another. Glad they split the cups. They both deserved it. Pens fan. I had to watch this game while my newborn and wife were sleeping, trying not to explode. I finally had to go outside and get it out....

[@mattalmaraz4298]

I'm not into hockey as much as I am into basketball but I LOVE, and I mean LOVE seeing game 7 championship road wins. I still remember watching this live too

[@zynx6125]

Hossa makes it to the finals 4 years in a row, with 4 different teams. Only 1 cup

[@cheesysticks4229]

Wasn't just 3 years...

[@cheesysticks4229]

I think it was just 3 years

[@zynx6125]

nah, it was with 4 teams... Ottawa (againest Anaheim), Pittsburgh (againest Detriot), Detriot (againest Pittsburgh), and Chicago (againest philly) lol

[@mrwoods22]

Acer Zynxi - 2nd Channel Stop laughing. Hossa wasn't on that Ottawa team that lost to Anaheim in the Finals. He was playing for the Atlanta Thrashers. And Hossa is now 3-2 in the Finals.

[@cityofchamps66]

Acer Zynxi - 2nd Channel Hossa played for the Thrashers for 2 1/2 years from 2006 until he was dealt to the Pens at the trade deadline in 08, do some research first

[@justinhhp87]

game 6 in 2008 ended with a last second save, and to see hossa's shot just trickle across the face of goal in the last second was crushing so glad we got redemption the next year

[@ryand4474]

That was the best night of my life. Until we win another one!

[@BobbyT.]

We will soon. It doesn't look like it now, but believe me, we will.

[@AustinsMind]

+Bobby T. Yeah well what about now.

[@BobbyT.]

+Dollar Bin Gaming Yea what about now? ;)

[@wetalkinb0utpractice]

+Bobby T. What about now? 2 more games to go boys

[@AustinsMind]

1 game left and still plenty in the tank!

[@mcrbdude]

I hope to see this again! Let's go pens!!!

[@TheGovernor0664Ipwn]

+Mark Mullins ur drunk.... This is hockey....not a class about Animals

[@CDAWGS123]

Today's your day!

[@jmols]

Boy were you wrong

[@CharlieND]

Victoria Royals Fan Go Royals!

[@RachelHouseholder87]

man, i miss this :/

[@jobbob1477]

one of the most epic endings to a cup finals ever

[@blainff]

Just great series in back to back years! Congrates to both teams on an awesome series! Just what the sport needed. GO PENS! Congrates to the Hershey Bears for winning the Calder Cup! Great year for sports in PA!

[@darualid]

as years go by, and i got a little older, still young, 28 now. i remember 94,95,96,97,98 and so on so detailed. and then they won it in 08, and it was all red wings smack talk, which we are 100% entitled to. but this loss hurt so much, and not looking back, i don't care if they don't win for another 40 years. they are on a 23 year playoff streak.... and they're still gooooooood. lgrw!

[@darualid]

i guess what i'm saying is that i've seen it all, and so happy and content.

[@GSeward]

David Dilaura As a Pens fan, I was appreciative of the comments made by Wings fans after the 07-08 finals. Most were respectful, saying that the young Pens were the team of the future while offering their condolences on such a hard fought defeat. Then, after this win, most Detroit fans became conspiracy theorists and trash talkers who were so disrespectful that I lost any ounce of sympathy for Detroit. Here we are six years later and, though I respect the Wings' historical greatness, I still cannot stand to hear Wings fans whine about this loss.

[@alexstleger1436]

Classic game. Classic series. Still gives a Pens fan like me goosebumps 3 yrs later. Love hockey

[@joshgrimes6830]

Again this year! Let's go Pens!!!

[@bjrnerikmoen6529]

+Josh Grimes LET'S GO PENS!!!! (SORRY CAPS LOCK BROKEN)

[@Connorl18l]

Yeah in about 15 we will have won the Stanley cup finals

[@joshgrimes6830]

+Conzy l 18 l so close boys lets do this!

[@mattmoorman9595]

And again this year!

[@joshw6993]

2 of the best endings to The Stanley Cup Finals ever....you win on my rink last year I win on yours this year

[@DeckedKey86]

My team gave me a cup win a few hours after I was born.

[@briancollins4569]

fun fact. the shot off the crossbar with a little over 2 mins to go i literally shit my pants. wet farted and just had to sit in it for the end of the game. i'll never forget this game

[@fouronetwo813]

I really hoped last year could have been the rubber match. Last chance the teams might have ever gotten to play in the finals together.

[@NatalieDiCianna]

@perrlywites ummm didn't we beat you guys in both games this year? when everyone on our team was injured and we had minor league callups? i mean detroit is good but that is some logic.

[@BobbyT.]

The Penguins always make the finals in pairs! Let's Win it again in 2017.

[@ZSuttonPhoto]

God, it feels good to watch this again

[@Fleury292929]

@joep125 how the hell was the Blackhawks celebration better? No one even knew Kane scored and no one did anything.

[@atticus05]

Would love to see a Red Wings-Pens Stanley Cup again this year.....What an epic story that would be....to settle all scores.

[@KennethTrueman]

This is why I love hockey ... goose bumps still 3 years later !

[@WBSlashH]

1:39 my 15 year old heart fell out of my chest for about 5 seconds thinking they had scored because of the sound and reaction of the crowd

[@jurassicgamer727jurassicga6]

The Penguins have another shot this year. They won game 1 so far.

[@SuperChunk19]

The game has changed so much low-key since this game

[@hugh2hoob668]

Wings or Pens fan YOU KNOW wanted to see a 3rd final series between these 2 man ....

[@thugghishruggishbone]

Aaaaw Geno looks so happy at the end.

[@BughyManXD]

Aren’t they both in the same conference so how did they get into the finals together

[@joshuafisette7255]

Detroit used to be in the west. They came to the east thinking they could hang lol

[@gelroose]

These three minutes are the most fond of memories at The Joe.

[@garysimard5674]

I really like that Doc Emrick spoke about Dick Irvin Sr. and the Unseen Hand. That's cool history. His son Dick Irvin Jr. was a broadcaster and colour commentator with Danny Gallivan. He wrote several books and mentions the Unseen Hand in his first book, Now Back to you Dick.

[@Tainopisno1]

Detroit and pittsburgh played back to back cup finals against each other in 2008 n 2009 each winning 1 away from there home ice. Also pens touched the conference trophy in 2009, 2016 and this yr in 2017 and when they did that each time they won the cup except for 2008 when they didn't touch that conference trophy in 2008 and lost the cup finals to Detroit. The red wings were good from 96-97 to 2009 winning 4 Stanley cups in 97,98,02,and 08 but losing the cup finals in 09 and made the playoffs every yr since 90 or 91 but haven't made the playoffs this yr, red wings days of winning the cup are over they're in rebuilding phase now but pens could still be good for another 3 to 5 yrs. Also the nhl moved the red wings to the eastern conference instead of being in the western conference anymore, it never made sense why Detroit was in the western conference anyway when they're closer to the eastern conference.

[@Shelver92]

134 dislikes from Marion Hossa and his family.

[@tylerharrison9669]

09 is still my favorite Cup victory!! It was just too perfect. 08 revenge, Hossa saying he was going to go to Detroit to win a Cup. Everything was just perfect!!

[@ulphil08]

Interesting trivia - Hossa is the only guy to play in 3 straight Stanley Cup finals with 3 different teams. He went to Chicago the following season

[@adamwutzke7971]

Funniest thing about Detroit and Pittsburgh being in the finals back to back years is that marian hossa played for penguins in '08 finals and lost, then next season he switches to Redwings in '09 makes it to the finals again and again he lost lol, what a series of unfortunate events!

[@bobkatfan2013]

I'll miss Fluery :(

[@highwaymaintainer]

The Red Wings have never recovered since, now they’re brutal and for awhile, the “Decline of 09”, the magic was gone, blew a 3 games to 2 lead

[@stevemmmm1341]

great finals wow Penguins win ... Crosby becomes youngest Captain to hoist the Stanley Cup :) well done :)

[@user-oz7cu2qj1g]

Don't be sad Hossa....youre gonna get yours next year!

[@alchoholicsforthewin]

Art Vandalay and 3 years after that

[@spaghett0id]

+alchoholicsforthewin And 2 years after that one

[@firepenguininthehouse4896]

I bet he was rethinking his life choices on that bench

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

8:30 omg, now that's how to finish the Stanley Cup Playoffs! :D

[@markcurtis8653]

Kind of crazy how much the league has changed since then

[@larkydozer]

Pretty exciting finish to this game. That shot off the crossbar must've made some people lose their minds.

[@riyazmohamed583]

I might sound stupid but both teams r from Eastern Conference. Why r they the Stanley cup finalists

[@Chi96bulls]

Back when Detroit was in the Western Conference.

[@davidtran2026]

+Juan Alba And they should have never moved to the East...they had memorable rivalries in reg and playoffs with the Hawks and the Avs and Blues and all that...

[@hockeychuclarkkent7039]

it was before the realignment . your not wrong that they're in the east . the red wings were still in the west .

[@BobbyT.]

+Clark Kent I wish the Wings were still in the West. I would love to see another Wings vs Penguins finals.

[@usteeler81]

The Red Wings used to be in the Western Conference.

[@filthyfishmaster3857]

What's up with the horrible audio?

[@zacharybenoit3969]

Thank you Finally someone understands

[@ohiostate1629]

Whqt

[@chifanpatt]

Last ever SCF game at the Joe Louis Arena.

[@WhDatBoiG]

this ranks as 1 of the sweetest Burgh championship wins due 2 losing the cup 2 Detroit the previous yr then winning it IN Detroit the following yr. 412

[@SuperTugz]

The Pens didn't "blow so bad so long." They missed the playoffs like 3-4 times. Went from trading Jagr and Kovalev, to drafting Fleury and Sid, to Mario retiring, to back to playoffs, to Stanley Cup Final, to winning a Cup...all of this in about 5 years.

[@jimk4864]

True Story: when we lost in 2008, told my cousin while we drowned our sorrows in beer that I wanted to play the same series again the next year and win the cup in Detroit for redemption. The hockey gods answered my prayers...

[@AdmirDemondo]

One of the best Stanley cup finals ever Crosby first cup

[@TheJoeyNitro]

Don't get me wrong, that was a great save, but he had way more time to cross over than people think. It wasn't as "desperation" as they made it seem. It's just that there were 5 seconds left in game 7. If that was the end of the 2nd period, it wouldn't even be a memory today

[@wetalkinb0utpractice]

Joey Nitro it could've easily gone in though. Considering the circumstances, it's an iconic save.

[@2011Oly]

This is tied for 1st for greatest game 7 of the 21st century (with 2019).