For decades, the rivalry between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings was a fiery one. It’s a duel that dates back all the way to the 1920’s when both teams first met. The rivalry, forged in the Great Lakes region, has historically been dominated by the Winged Wheel. In just over 800 meetings, the Red Wings lead the all-time series, but when the years of Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita came along, the Windy City’s control over the rivalry took a turn.
That was a long time ago. Before any of us were alive. Who cares? What matters is here and now.