Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Champs

the Pittsburgh Penguins have defended their Stanley Cup with a 2-0 win in game six  and the series four games to two.  the Nashville Predators gave it a hell of a run.  first back to back Stanley Cups since Detroit in 1997 and 1998.  wow.  Mike Sullivan became the first head coach to win back to back Stanley Cups in his first two seasons since Toe Blake in 1956 and 1957.  Sidney Crosby was named Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP.  that's it for another hockey season until October.

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