2008, Penguins beat the Flyers, lose to the Detroit Red Wings in the SCF

2009, Penguins beat the Flyers, beat the Wings in the SCF

2010, Chicago beats Philly in 6 games to win the Stanley Cup

2011, Boston beats Philly on their way to win the Stanley Cup

Needless to say, ever since 2008, the winning East team went through Philly. Will NJ be like the Pens in 08 or the Pens, Hawks, and Bruins in 09-11?

Chicago is the last team in the West to be eliminated in the first round.

the joy

the sadness

the handshake line

Stan Mikita & Bobby Hull meet Michael Jordan

Stalberg ready for Game 6

Toews keeps the Hawks alive for another day

Cap’n Serious takes a break

Got your nose…

Ashton Kutcher  Frolik scored for the Hawks

Carry over after the Torres hit