Now that we are a week (and a day) removed from Game Six, here are some of my takeaways from the Stanley Cup Final.
A Close Series, But …: As it was documented throughout the series, the Final between the Lightning and Blackhawks was one of the closest in NHL history. The first five games were decided by one goal (for only the second time in league history). Until Patrick Kane scored late in the third period of Game Six, neither team ever had more than a one-goal lead.
So it was a close series.