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In James Neal's last two games - 28 minutes of total ice time, five goals, two assists, and 14 shots on goal.

Ottawa had a hell of a season. They should be extremely proud of themselves. A ton of adversity, and their young kids followed the lead of their proven vets for a really, really surprising and successful campaign.

That being said, Pittsburgh was too good. Crosby was, once again, simply magic on the ice on Friday night. And his Penguins teammates followed suit. Kris Letang was phenomenal. Neal was great. 

And how is this for depth?

Iginla - 10 minutes

Jokinen - 12 minutes

Neal - 12 minutes

Kunitz - 14 minutes

Malkin - 15 minutes

Morrow - 10 minutes

Paul MacLean on the Pens:

"I hope they don’t bill us for the

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