Just a few observations so far on what we have seen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what lessons, if any, the Pittsburgh Penguins can or should take from them.
There is always a danger in trying to take too much from a seven-game series because there are so many variables that go into why teams win or lose, but a few things have still stood out in a meaningful way.
Let’s examine.
Goaltending is king
This, really, is the biggest thing and it really should not be up for debate.