How the Blackhawks’ 28-year playoff streak reshaped NHL history
The Chicago Blackhawks once dominated the NHL with a remarkable 28-season playoff streak. This run, beginning in 1969-70, placed them among the league’s most consistent teams. During this era, the franchise also celebrated a Stanley Cup win, legendary players, and historic achievements on the ice.
The Blackhawks’ success took root in 1954 when Tommy Ivan joined as coach. A three-time Stanley Cup winner with Detroit, he transformed Chicago into a contender within five years. By developing future Hall of Famers like Stan Mikita, Bobby Hull, and Pierre Pilote—and acquiring veterans such as Glenn Hall and Ted Lindsay—Ivan built a team that broke the championship monopoly of Montreal, Toronto, and Detroit. In 1961, the Blackhawks claimed the Stanley Cup, ending a 20-year drought for any other franchise.
The Blackhawks’ 28-year playoff run remains one of hockey’s most impressive feats. It featured a Stanley Cup, historic comebacks, and standout performances from some of the game’s greatest players. The legacy of that era still resonates in franchise history today.
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