For the first time in 1,110 days, the Stanley Cup playoffs will continue without the Penguins.
Their 2-1 overtime loss Monday night to Washington ensured there will be no three-peat, no third consecutive parade down the Boulevard of the Allies.
“I think we had a great chance to do it again with the team we have, the way we were playing,” Kris Letang said. “I don’t think we got dominated by that team. But we have to tip our hat to that group. They capitalized on the chances they got. In a few years, we’ve done some great things, but we expect more.