Luc Robitaille joined the Detroit Red Wings for the 2001–02 season, adding scoring depth and veteran experience to a talented roster. In his first season with the team, Robitaille won his first and only Stanley Cup championship. One of his key moments came in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche on May 31, 2002, when he scored a crucial goal that helped the Red Wings secure a 7–0 victory and advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Robitaille spent two seasons in Detroit, capping off a Hall of Fame career with a long-awaited championship before returning to Los Angeles to finish his NHL journey where it all began.