Game five drew a 4.3 rating, representing a 79% increase from the previous year's game five. Prior to the game, a ceremonial faceoff featuring former Pittsburgh captain and current team chairman Mario Lemieux and former Detroit captain and current team vice president Steve Yzerman. Undeterred, the Red Wings wrapped up their fourth straight series on the road in these playoffs. Detroit then scored three consecutive goals—by Darren Helm, Pavel Datsyuk, and Brian Rafalski—to gain the lead. Detroit is third in NHL titles, trailing fellow Original Six clubs Montreal and Toronto. General Manager), Ryan Martin (Director-Hockey Administration), Scotty Bowman (Consultant), Mike Babcock (Head Coach), Todd McLellan (Associate Coach), *Paul MacLean (Asst. "Marc-Andre got us to where we were," defenseman Darryl Sydor said. Sykora wrecked those plans, but nothing could deny Rafalski after two failed clearing attempts by Penguins defenseman Rob Scuderi. Scoring Summary.
The Penguins swept the Ottawa Senators in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, a reversal of the series of the previous season when Ottawa beat Pittsburgh 4–1. "I knew it was a good backhander," goalie Chris Osgood said. With the final seconds ticking down, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby put a backhander on goal that Hossa just missed with a tip at the right post.

The triple overtime game was the fifth-longest in Stanley Cup Final history. Game six had a 4.4 rating, the best performance in a game six since 2000. Governor), Jim Nill (Vice President/Asst. "He's played outstanding.

Following in the footsteps of Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman, new captain Nicklas Lidstrom led the Red Wings to the title. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Pittsburgh struggled throughout the period, failing to get a shot on goal for the game's first twelve minutes. At 8:48 into the third period, Valtteri Filppula scored his first goal of the series, beating goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury with a wrist-shot. Johan Franzen pulled the Red Wings within one, when he scored on the power-play at 14:48 of the second period. The following year, both the Red Wings and Penguins met again in the Stanley Cup Finals. "I tried to get as far out as I could, and it ended up hitting my arm. At 8:48 into the third period, Valtteri Filppula scored his first goal of the series, beating goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury with a wrist-shot. Attendance: 20,066. Prior to the game, a ceremonial faceoff featuring former Pittsburgh captain and current team chairman Mario Lemieux and former Detroit captain and team vice president at the time Steve Yzerman. Despite winning the game, Pittsburgh was outshot by the Red Wings for the third consecutive game by at least 10 shots. Fleury, brilliant in making 55 saves Monday in Pittsburgh's thrilling 4-3 win in triple overtime, couldn't repeat that performance. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury recorded three shutouts throughout the playoffs, to lead the league in that category. Marian Hossa scored a power play goal at 18:33 of the third period to cut the lead to 3–2, but the Penguins, despite a shot by Sidney Crosby and shot off rebound by Hossa in the final seconds, could not tie the game before time ran out. Although Malkin got Pittsburgh back in it with a power-play goal, it was a blown 5-on-3 advantage in the first period that really set the tone for the Penguins' ouster. It was the highest-rated and most-watched cable telecast of the finals in six years in the United States. Filppula's rebound goal 8:07 into the second period was certainly one he'd like to have back along with the Zetterberg's winner. The Red Wings took a 2–0 lead in the second period in game six en route to a 3–2 victory to clinch the Stanley Cup. https://thenhl.fandom.com/wiki/2008_Stanley_Cup_Finals?oldid=16454, Mike Ilitch Sr. (Owner/President/Governor), Marian Ilitch (Owner/Secretary-Treasurer), *Christopher Ilitch (Vice President Red Wings/President-Chief Executive Officer Ilitch Holdings/Alt. Those are just bounces that happen in a game.

You've got to be proud of him.". In the United Kingdom, all games were aired live on Five and on the cable sports channel NASN. That set up the goal the Penguins have been waiting for all season, the one from NHL MVP finalist Evgeni Malkin, who hadn't scored since the clinching game of the Eastern Conference finals. The Red Wings took a 2–0 lead in the second period in game six en route to a 3–2 victory to clinch the Stanley Cup. That set up a two-man power play for the second time in the series. The goal marked only the second time in NHL history that a team avoided elimination in the Final by scoring in the last minute of the third period.

Five players won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008 - Kris Draper, Tomas Holmstrom, Nicklas Lidstrom, Kirk Maltby, and Darren McCarty. Pittsburgh struggled throughout the period, failing to get a shot on goal for the game's first twelve minutes. The team was led by Sidney Crosby; missing 29 games throughout the regular season because of an ankle injury, the captain returned to lead the first three rounds of the playoffs in assists and to tie for the lead in points heading into the Stanley Cup Final. The 1993 Montreal Canadiens remain the last Canadian team to have won the Cup. However, Pittsburgh's 3-2 lead held, giving the team their first victory of the series.

The series was also broadcast by NHL Radio via Westwood One. The 1993 Montreal Canadiens remain the last Canadian team to have won the Cup. As a culmination of the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings defeated the Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins, four games to two, and were awarded the Stanley Cup. Henrik Zetterberg scored on the power-play with 13 seconds remaining. Governor), Steve Yzerman (Vice President/Alt. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury recorded three shutouts throughout the playoffs, to lead the league in that category. Mikael Samuelsson scored a second goal for the Red Wings, with assists from Brad Stuart and Valtteri Filppula. I'm very proud of being a captain of the Red Wings.". At 15:20 into the first period, a goal scored by Nicklas Lidstrom was waved off after Tomas Holmstrom was called for goaltender interference. 2007–08 Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Champions. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.

Pittsburgh shots were blocked, passing lanes were closed off, and the puck seemed to be constantly on the sticks of the Red Wings. Arena: Joe Louis Arena. Hockeytown is home to the Stanley Cup -- again. Entering Game Four, Petr Sykora said the game was a must-win for the Penguins, "For us, basically, [game four] is a do-or-die game". This was Detroit's 23rd appearance in the Final & its first since winning the Cup in 2002. Pittsburgh's Marian Hossa scored the first goal of the game at 8:37 into the first period.

At 13:01 into the second period, Mikael Samuelsson gave the Red Wings the unassisted game-winning goal, on a wrap-around. Game three was held in Pittsburgh, where going into the matchup the Penguins had won sixteen consecutive home games.

Pittsburgh's Marian Hossa scored the first goal of the game at 8:37 into the first period. Brian Rafalski scored a power play goal at 5:03 in the first period before Valtteri Filppula extended the lead with a goal at 8:07 in the second. The 2008 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series that determined the National Hockey League (NHL) champion for the 2007–08 season.As a culmination of the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings defeated the Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins, four games to two, and were awarded the Stanley Cup. His goal 7:36 into the third period, that was pushed in by the backside of Fleury, extended the Red Wings' lead to 3-1.

[4] Pittsburgh continued to shuffle their lineup by replacing defenseman Kris Letang with veteran Darryl Sydor,[5] but going back to the top line combinations from game one. This time, Crosby found him in the left circle with a cross-ice feed, and Malkin ripped a shot between Osgood's pads to cut the deficit in half at 15:26. With struggling goaltender Dominik Hasek being replaced mid-series by Chris Osgood, the Red Wings defeated their division rival Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, in six games. With struggling goaltender Dominik Hasek being replaced mid-series by Chris Osgood, the Red Wings defeated their division rival Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Quarterfinals in six games. Pittsburgh scored first on Marian Hossa's power play goal 2:51 into the game before Nicklas Lidstrom tied the game at 7:06 of the first period.

It was the best night for Swedish hockey since the national squad won the gold medal at the 2006 Turin Olympics. In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Penguins defeated division rival the New York Rangers, in five games.

Johan Franzen pulled the Red Wings within one, when he scored on the power-play at 14:48 of the second period.

The team swept the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Semifinal round, and defeated the Dallas Stars in six games to win their fifth Clarence S. Campbell Bowl in franchise history.
Entering Game Four, Petr Sykora said the game was a must-win for the Penguins, "For us, basically, [game four] is a do-or-die game". Pittsburgh became the first team in modern NHL history to have three overtime power-plays in the Final. The Red Wings were 13-1 when scoring first in the playoffs. The 2008 Stanley Cup Finals was the best-of-seven NHL championship series of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs contested between the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings and the Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins. Henrik Zetterberg scored on the power-play with 13 seconds remaining. [8], Pittsburgh's Ryan Malone was scheduled to have X-rays on June 3, after being hit in the face with the puck in game five, but was expected to play.[9].

Governor), Ken Holland (Executive Vice President/General Manager/Alt.

Lidstrom became the first European-born Stanley Cup captain. It was broadcast in Canada and some parts of the United States as part of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada in English and on RDS in French. Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the playoffs. Logos via Sports Logos.net / About logos. Years indicated in boldface under the "Finals appearance" column signify that the player won the Stanley Cup in the given year. Adam Hall scored his second goal of the post season, when the Penguins winger scored at 7:18 of the third period, putting his team up 3-1. However, a third period shot by Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg squeezed through the legs of Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who, after noticing he was not covering the puck, fell backwards and accidentally knocked the puck across the goal line for the Red Wings' third goal. Jiri Hudler's game-winning goal at 2:26 of the third period broke a 1–1 tie, and the Red Wings killed off a Penguins 1:26 5-on-3 advantage midway through the final period to help preserve the victory, thanks in large part to a terrific defensive play by Henrik Zetterberg on Sidney Crosby, preventing what would have been a tap-in goal when he tied up Crosby's stick at the front of the net.

The team won the Prince of Wales Trophy by defeating another division rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, also in five games.

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