The Eastern Conference Finals on Monday had been wonderful for the Penguins as the team beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 to lead in the NHL playoffs. The defenseman of Penguins Philippe Boucher certainly utilized the best of this time on the ice this night. Boucher was able to score the eventual game winning goal and also had assisted in one score as the Penguins suppressed the Hurricanes 3-2 in the Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The team now leads the playoffs for 1-0.
The Game 1 remained scoreless until the midway of the first period when Miroslav Stan and Evgeni Malkin were able to score two goals respectively in a span of 84 seconds only. The last goal was made by Boucher when 8:27 was remaining for the game. Both Stan and Boucher were able to for the first time in the postseason. They were scoreless until Monday. Goalkeeper March Andre Fleury was really amazing to watch at when he was able to save 23 shots and turn them back but Chad LaRose at one point beat him in the second period. Joe Corvo of Hurricanes was another to score at the last minutes when it was just 2:25 remaining. It seemed that another goal by the Hurricanes would change the fate of the decided game, but in spite of their efforts the Hurricanes could not trespass the goal post, thus paving the path for Pittsburgh for 1-0 lead in the finals.
The next final will be played on Thursday and perhaps the Carolina Hurricanes will try their best to get back into the fame to make the third one an interesting affair. Penguins could not make to Finals of Stanley Cup last year after their defeat to Detroit Red Wings. That was somewhat surprising but this time they really did the magic and placed them in the finals.
The teams got into the finals of Stanley Cup with their scintillating performances in the previous games. The Hurricanes took down the New Jersey Devils in the seven games and beat the Boston Bruins in the Game 7. On the other hand Pittsburgh won the Game 7 beating Washington Capitols after they were successful in eradicating the Philadelphia Flyers in six games. 
There are few things that would make the Stanley Cup Finals of Eastern Conference Interesting. There would be a clash between two brothers Eric Staal and Jordan Staal would play for the teams Carolina and Pittsburgh respectively creating a history. Such face to face of brothers happened in Conference final in 1974 when Chicago Blackhawks played Against Boston Bruins. Tony Esposito and Phil were brothers who played for Chicago and Boston respectively.
Though right now Penguins are leading the series, but nothing can be said about the game. The Hurricanes too have a good team and they have been known for their surprises. Even in the first game they could score 2 goals under pressure. Their confidence may turn the game on their side and Pittsburgh too high on their success will have good confidence to win the Stanley Cup. Let’s hope for the best and good entertainment from the last two matches.
