The Pens were without a doubt the most talked about and predicted team to go to the SC prior and during the playoffs.
A big part of the reason that Iggy wanted to go there and the Crosby Iggy connection.
But the Bruins have been underestimated since they struggled to finish off the Leafs but people forget they had them down 3 games to 1. They were close to sweeping the Leafs.
They almost swept the Rangers.
Historically the first round is usually a struggle for the Bruins. So i wasn't surprised about the series going 7. I predicted that could very easily happen but that game 7 3rd period comeback was nothing short of a miracle. Never accomplished before by any team a game 7 3rd period comeback down 3 goals. The thing i know from being a fan for 3+ decades of this team. They are a team culture that when they are built tough they thrive on being the underdog and that set up the Pit series perfectly for them. Even though they are a deep team they always go in thinking we are the underdogs but because we all will work our butts off we are going to come out on top.
Sure Pit should be winning or even in this series but look at almost all the Bruins faces all cut up and they are hobbled but they don't care because its the price you pay.
Can the same be said for most of the Pens.
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