The Eastern Conference Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning had more plot twists than a Stephen King novel. Injuries, brilliant performances by impact players, tremendous moments by obscure role players—and a win for the Penguins in a highly anticipated Game 7.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were trying to get to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in history and the second year in a row. The team had significant injury issues, playing without Ben Bishop, Anton Stralman and Steven Stamkos for some or all of the series.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were in the finals two years in a row (2008 and 2009) but haven't been back since winning it all in 2009. The club has had its share of injuries—notably to Trevor Daley—but overcame them with a strong forward group and massive minutes from Kris Letang.
The series offered fans an abundance of great plays and seven compelling games. Two evenly matched teams took things right down to the wire, and now Pittsburgh moves on, while Tampa Bay goes home.
Here is a look at what we found out in the last 10 days and some questions for both teams moving forward.
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