SAN JOSE — Two months later, it is finally over.
The Stanley Cup final was decided a few days earlier than last year, but it still was a long post-season.
So, what did we learn?
For starters, Sidney Crosby is the consummate leader, speed trumps size and, contrary to popular belief, you can actually win a championship with Phil Kessel on your team.
Here are 10 takeaways from the Cup final:
SID DOESN’T NEED GOALS
Sidney Crosby did not score a single goal in the Cup final. But when it came time to name the playoffs MVP, there was not much debate.