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Pittsburgh Penguins Talk: Keys to the Stanley Cup Finals

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

Jan 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) handles the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) handles the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 25, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) tries to tip the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the first overtime period in game seven of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) tries to tip the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the first overtime period in game seven of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports /

Matthew Rodrigopulle

The Penguins have a real shot at repeating this year. The Predators are looking great and have surprised many thse playoffs, but I still don’t think they can take on the Penguins.

Throughout the season, we’ve faced many obstacles, especially through injuries, and yet we’ve shown that we can be one of the most dominant teams in the league no matter what. This adversity is the first key. We need to keep our confident play up.

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Our offence has struggled at times these playoffs. This definitely can use some work. Last year we had the miracle that was the HBK line. This year we may not have something as spectacular as that, but our lines are still clicking. We just need to find consistency in our offence right off the bat.

We also need our stars to come up big. Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin have been playing great. They need to keep that up. Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel are playing great too, but I bet they have a lot more in them. We need them all to be playing like they’re also competing for the Conn Smythe trophy.

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