His team kept on getting bounced early in the playoffs when he was at his most dominant. What's the motivation to keep on playing like that? If the Caps saw more success in the post season I suspect he would have kept pace with Crosby and Malkin, who not by coincidence I think, have been on a consistently successful Pittsburgh team. If the Pens were getting swept in the 1st round when Crosby or Malkin were getting 110+ points I bet we might be having the same conversation about those guys.
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