per NHL.com, the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Calgary Flames Monday night 6-5 in overtime after trailing 5-0 in the first period.

The victory matched an NHL record for the largest comeback in history and was the biggest comeback in the history of the “Original Six” franchise.

The Flames took an early and commanding lead by scoring 5 unanswered goals within the span of 5:29 in the first period. The Hawks stormed back by scoring 5 unanswered goals, with the deciding goal scored by Brent Seabrook in overtime.

Blackhawks fans reacted to the amazing comeback on Twitter

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   windycitynews Blackhawks fans, is the glass half empty or full? http://bit.ly/1oamd0 They give up 5 goals, but mount historic comeback to win 6-5. 13 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck
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   JohnDigles Terrific game #Blackhawks! Match biggest comeback in NHL history, beat Calgary 6-5 in OT. #NHL 13 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck
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   Racing24 I’m proud to say that I witnessed the biggest comeback in Blackhawks history! What a game!!! 13 Oct 2009 from Tweetie
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   edtoth Holy Blackhawks tonight! What a comeback!!! #fb 13 Oct 2009 from Tweetie

Flames fans tweeted their disappointment on Twitter

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   K8T85 @kavmac Bawhaha we had a 5 goal lead and blew it! Lost 6-5 to the Blackhawks. 13 Oct 2009 from web in reply to kavmac
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   Slowcoustic Flames scored 5 goals in a row! Blackhawks then scored 6 in a row… 6 – 5 in overtime? Humiliating for Calgary, plain and simple. 13 Oct 2009 from Echofon
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   that_angela Mother of God, the #Flames actually lost this one, giving up a 5-0 lead to lose 6-5. Now I’m surly. #blackhawks 13 Oct 2009 from HootSuite
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   CgyFlamesFan FINAL SCORE: Calgary 5 @ Blackhawks 6 (OT). Just ridiculous tbh. No killer instinct. (4-1-1) 13 Oct 2009 from web

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