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Crosby, Malkin need to maintain composure to close out series

Henrik Lundqvist has not played nearly as poorly as some think. And the Rangers finally have figured out that a physical style and pressure work versus the Pens. What does it all mean? This series is far from over.

Updated: May 2, 2008, 5:56 PM ET
By Scott Burnside | ESPN.com

PITTSBURGH -- And so we pause to fly, drive, pack, unpack, as the Eastern Conference semifinal between Pittsburgh and New York returns to Steeltown.

What have we learned as the Penguins take a 3-1 series lead into Sunday's fifth game?

Let's find out.

The King Versus Smilin' Marc There is a perception that three-time Vezina Trophy finalist Henrik Lundqvist hasn't been very good in this series. That's a bit harsh. The man they call King Henrik in Rangers ...

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2008 NHL PLAYOFFS

We're down to the final eight teams as the battle for the Stanley Cup continues. Scott Burnside previews the second round:

EASTERN CONFERENCE
• No. 1 Montreal vs. No. 6 Philadelphia
• No. 2 Pittsburgh vs. No. 5 N.Y. Rangers

WESTERN CONFERENCE
• No. 1 Detroit vs. No. 6 Colorado
• No. 2 San Jose vs. No. 5 Dallas

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