After earning a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the final day of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins stay was cut short. Pittsburgh struggled in the final two weeks leading into its Eastern Conference First Round Series against the New York Rangers, and carried a bulk of its issues into the postseason.
Despite a few glaring issues, the Penguins played competitively in their five playoff games, with each decided by one goal.
With a few adjustments, Pittsburgh might have upset the Presidents' Trophy winners. Instead, the Penguins lost a second playoff series to the Rangers in as many seasons.