Thanks to the gamble , Chicago was able to capture the team 's first championship since 1961 .
Even as the players skated the trophy around the ice in Philadelphia , Chicago did so full - well knowing that would be the end to that group .
Thanks to the gamble , Chicago was able to capture the team 's first championship since 1961 , but even as the players skated the trophy around the ice in Philadelphia , they did so full - well knowing that would be the end to that group .