The Pittsburgh Penguins have spoiled us this year, that much is for sure. Once they hit their stride, it almost felt like they could never lose. They bulldozed through the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs, battled through a physical but tired Washington Capitals team in round two, and now find themselves down 3-2 in the series against the surprising Tampa Bay Lightning.
That means that the next game could be potentially the last one of the Pens’ phenomenal season. The team – and us fans – have to begrudgingly acknowledge that.