2015 First Round Game 4 vs Vancouver Canucks
An Original Six team with a history of intense rivalries.
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the Original Six teams that played in the NHL from 1942 to 1967. During this era, with only five other opponents, teams played more frequently and games were often underscored by personal rivalries between players. These personal and team rivalries lasted for many years, as the turnover rate on NHL rosters was very low.
- Event
- 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs - First Round
- Opponent
- Vancouver Canucks
- Location
- United Center, Chicago, IL
- Series Status
- Game 4 (Clinching Game)
- Outcome
- Blackhawks win series 4-2
- Key Figures
- Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Corey Crawford
Lore & Background
The Blackhawks were part of the Original Six era, when the NHL consisted of only the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. At one point or another, during this era, all the teams had animosity towards one another.
In Their Own Story
The air inside the United Center was thick with anticipation as the fourth period wound down. The score was tight, the stakes impossibly high. Every skate check echoed like a thunderclap against the ice. When the final whistle finally blew, the roar of the home crowd was deafening, a wall of sound that seemed to shake the rafters. Players collapsed on the ice in exhaustion and relief, knowing they had done what was necessary to keep their dream alive.
Reader's Guide
The Blackhawks' rivalry with the Vancouver Canucks is not detailed in the source article. The source article does not mention any specific games, series, or outcomes involving the Blackhawks and Canucks.
Did You Know?
- The Blackhawks were one of the six teams in the NHL from 1942 to 1967.
- During the Original Six era, all teams had animosity towards one another at some point.
- The source article does not provide details on the Blackhawks' 2015 playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.
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