The 2016 Stanley Cup Final is officially set, as the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to get back atop the NHL and the San Jose Sharks gear up for their first trip to the sport's grandest stage.
The Penguins and Sharks split their two regular-season meetings, but the two sides have not played since Dec. 1. Pittsburgh is a much different team, having installed Mike Sullivan as its new head coach and playing dynamite hockey.
Since March, the team lost only five regular-season games. In the playoffs, the Penguins took down the Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington Capitals in the second round and the defending Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning last round.
This series will feature two fast, high-tempo clubs and star players at nearly every position. Here is a look at the schedule for the series along with some top names to keep an eye on.
Joe Pavelski, San Jose
San Jose is averaging 3.5 goals and nearly one power-play goal per game in the postseason and mostly has Joe Pavelski to thank.
The San Jose captain is leading the league with 13 playoff goals and is tied for the lead ...
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Article written by Brian Marron
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