The 1961 Stanley Cup Final was played by the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago had not been in the Final since 1944, and Detroit had last played in the Final in 1956. The Blackhawks won the best-of-seven series four games to two, winning their third Stanley Cup. This ended up being the last time Chicago won the Cup until 2010, a 49-year drought.
1961 Stanley Cup Finals
Questions and Answers
Q: Who played in the 1961 Stanley Cup Final?
A: The Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks played in the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.
Q: When was the last time Chicago had been in the Final before 1961?
A: Chicago had not been in the Final since 1944, before the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.
Q: When was the last time Detroit had played in the Final before 1961?
A: Detroit had last played in the Final in 1956, before the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.
Q: Who won the 1961 Stanley Cup Final?
A: The Chicago Blackhawks won the best-of-seven series four games to two, winning their third Stanley Cup.
Q: How long was Chicago's drought between winning the Stanley Cup?
A: Chicago's drought between winning the Stanley Cup lasted 49 years, until they won it again in 2010.
Q: How many times had Chicago won the Stanley Cup before the 1961 Final?
A: Chicago had won the Stanley Cup twice before the 1961 Final, and won it a total of three times after winning in 1961.
Q: Which team did Chicago beat in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final?
A: In the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, Chicago beat the Philadelphia Flyers.