Playoffs Central

Embed from Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins did not get off to a great start in the fall of 2015. With the addition of Phil Kessel (acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs) the league was on notice that Pittsburgh was going to be a contender, but they flopped out of the gate. The haters in Toronto were out en masse with a slew of "I…

Embed from Getty Images For the first time since 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be in the Stanley Cup Final. They face the San Jose Sharks, who are making their first appearance in franchise history. The road to this Stanley Cup Final has not been easy for the Penguins and has included wins against bitter rivals, two rookie netminders,…

Embed from Getty Images The St. Louis Blues were laid to rest on the evening of May 25, 2016, by the San Jose Sharks. Like every other team that has faced the teal and black, the Blues became Shark bait. They are preceded by the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers,…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of May 10, 2016, the Washington Capitals were eliminated in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Pittsburgh Penguins. They join the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, and New York…