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On this date in Penguins history: Bryan Rust scores twice in Eastern Conference Final Game 7

Seven years ago today, Bryan Rust helped send the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final with two massive goals in Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Penguins had rallied back in the Eastern Conference Final series, having trailed 1-0 and had their backs against the wall down 3-2.

After forcing a Game 7 with a road win in Tampa, it was back to Consol Energy Center with a trip to the Cup Final on the line.

A scoreless first period had the building air-tight....and then early in the second period, Bryan Rust struck.