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Tons of goals, a goalie switch and unsung heroes? Game 1 had it all and was one of the more wacky Cup finals games we've seen in recent memory.

Instead of showing the sense of purpose that marked their play through the first three rounds of the playoffs last season, the Penguins turned in a strangely dispassionate performance in Game 5.

As NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.