14 years ago today, the Penguins left no doubts when storming their way into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in the Crosby and Malkin era of Pittsburgh hockey.
It was a Stanley Cup Playoffs where the Penguins seemed to kick their way around everyone they played.
A first-round sweep of the Senators. A second-round near sweep of the Rangers, allowing them to win one game at home before finishing them off in Game 5.
And then the Conference Final with their dreaded cross-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, who ultimately were no match for these upstart Penguins.