Pittsburgh won for the fourth time in their history The Stanley Cup after winning the final series against San Jose 3-1 and closed the final series of the National Hockey League of the USA and Canada (NHL) in the sixth game. Just like in the previous three times Penguins will bring the Cup in their own town after failing to win it in a home game.

The captain of the team Sidney Crosby was the key to Pittsburgh’s success. He was awarded with the trophy for the most valuable player in the playoffs and finished the meeting in San Jose with two assists. Brian Dumoulin scored for the Penguins after 8:16 minutes in the first third, but Logan Couture equalized for the Sharks early in the second part of the game. Then, Crosby assisted for the winning goal in the match, scored by Kris Letang just 79 seconds after San Jose’s goal. Sidney Crosby secured the victory for his team, assisting to Patric Hornqvist, who scored for the final 3-1.

“We didn’t think of our great success in 2009, when Pittsburgh won their last trophy, but we realized how difficult actually is to get to the final matches. We enjoyed every second we spent on the ice. It’s not easy to win the trophy, but many people thought that after I did it so young, seven years ago, I will do it again and again. This is not true,” said Crosby in an interview after the match.

Matt Murray, who is a rookie in the league, saved 18 shots and tipped only two in the final third. Murray hasn’t even dreamed about such first season of his career. His 15 wins since the end of the regular season tied and eternal record for victories, achieved by a rookie in the playoffs. He was at the centre of the celebrations after the final siren.

The stands also had a great joy. The owner Mario Lemieux, who won two of the 6 Stanley Cups for the Penguins in the early 90s, was inducted into the NHL’s Hall of Fame. He also expressed his immense joy from the fact that once again he is a champion.

“The boys played perfectly during the regular season and during the playoffs. I am very glad that they performed remarkably today after they lost a tough game at home. The season was long, but now we can look back with a big smile,” said Lemieux after the ceremony.