The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning arrive at the NHL's Eastern Conference Final without having been pushed to a Game 7 in any of their previous series.
Pittsburgh romped over the New York Rangers—making them look old and slow in the process—and then defeated the Washington Capitals in six games. Washington entered that series with the perceived edge defensively and in goal, but Kris Letang and Matt Murray helped turn the tide and win the day.
Tampa Bay had an easier time, casting aside the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders in five games each. One of the storylines early in the series could involve the Penguins representing the first real test for the Lightening during this year's playoffs.
The Lightning won all three games during the regular season, outscoring the Penguins 15-9 during those three contests. Here's a look at what it will take for the Penguins or the Lightning to win this series and secure an entry in the Stanley Cup Final this spring.
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