Well, one team was definitely missing a superstar...but Stamkos showed some sign of life later on. Oh, you thought I was either talking about Crosby or Malkin? Ya, the Pens missed them too. To Fleury's credit, he did attempt to keep Pittsburgh in the series, but 2 blowout losses are costly. On the other end, Roloson was consistent, keeping Pittsburgh to under 3 goals in all games. In the end though, one dirty/clever goal sunk the Pens hopes of moving on.
Games
Tampa Bay Lightning 0
Pittsburgh Penguins 3
Tampa Bay Lightning 5
Pittsburgh Penguins 1
Pittsburgh Penguins 3
Tampa Bay Lightning 2
Pittsburgh Penguins 3
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (OT)
Tampa Bay Lightning 8
Pittsburgh Penguins 2
Pittsburgh Penguins 2
Tampa Bay Lightning 4
Tampa Bay Lightning 1
Pittsburgh Penguins 0
Three Thoughts About The Series
1. Even at 41 years old, Roloson is still able to backstop a team through a playoff series.
2. The Penguins can hold there own without Crosby and Malkin, but they still need one of them for the playoffs.
3. Pittsburgh Penguins: The Anti-Pronger. They gave the game-winning puck to the Lightning in honour of assistant coach Wayne Fleming's battle with cancer.
Picture of the Series
Like Gretzky: extraordinary skills as a player, left-to-be-desired skills at being a coach.
Play of the Series
Lecavalier and St. Louis...must be 2004 again:
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