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Thursday, June 10, 2010  Patrick Kane sneaked the puck past Michael Leighton 4:06 into overtime and stunned Philadelphia to lift Chicago to a 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 on Wednesday night for their first championship since 1961.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  Flyers coach Peter Laviolette strongly hinted Tuesday that Michael Leighton will be back in goal when the Philadelphia Flyers try to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup finals.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Byfuglien, bumped from the top line as was Patrick Kane, had two goals and two assists Sunday night to lead a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, giving the Blackhawks a 3-2 lead.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Coach Joel Quenneville said after Friday's morning skate that the injured left winger will be a game-time decision Friday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Antti Niemi was unflappable as the Stanley Cup finals turned defensive in Game 2. Different style of game from the opener, yet another victory for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hands the Stanley Cup to Chicago captain Jonathan Toews or Philadelphia counterpart Mike Richards, a hockey-crazed city will be satisfied for the first time in decades.