Monday night was magical for Pittsburgh Penguins fans who waited seven years to see Sidney Crosby hoist the Stanley Cup over his head for the second time. It was a bit miserable for San Jose Sharks fans who hoped to see Joe Thornton and their favorite franchise do it for the first time.
Both teams had a long journey to get to that point—as did the other 14 squads in the postseason. They all made plenty of memorable moments throughout the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs.
There were beautiful goals and astonishing saves, big breakout performances, cringeworthy conduct and spectacular series. Our panel of NHL experts have selected the best—and worst—of them all.
Adrian Dater, Jonathan Willis and Steve Macfarlane offer their picks in nearly a dozen categories to spark some debate. Video evidence was added when possible, but you may feel differently when it comes to the selections. So click ahead for their choices, and leave your opinions in the comments section.
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B/R Experts’ Picks for the Best of the 2016 NHL Playoffs
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