Playoff Field Set, 8 Looming Questions In The Eastern Conference

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2. Can Marc-Andre  Fleury handle the pressure?

Apr 6, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins goalie has struggled mightily in each of the last 2 postseasons.  In fact he was so bad when it came to pressure situations that he was an afterthought for the Canadian Olympic team despite being among the league leaders in regular season wins.  Last year, Tomas Vokoun stepped in to carry the Penguins to the third round, but Fleury doesn’t have that type of safety net this time around and it is on him to step up.