"What's happened since then? Well things look pretty similar in Pittsburgh, for the most part. The trio of Sidney Crosby, who won that year's Conn Smythe awards, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin all still are contributing on Pittsburgh's roster. Obviously the supporting cast has changed. For example, gone are Karl Hagelin, Phil Kessel and Nick Bonnino (remember that famous "HBK" line) as Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rickell find themselves on the score sheet nowadays."
"Bryan Rust is a returning member of the supporting cast. The biggest change has been in goal where franchise icon Marc Andre Fleury (who remains a Penguins icon) has since been sent off (and now retired) and the crease now belongs to recent trade acquisition Stuart Skinner. Rookie Matt Murray did most of the heavy lifting that cup run. After some lean years the Penguins are firmly in the playoff mix once again with new head coach Dan Muse."
The 2016 Stanley Cup Final matched the San Jose Sharks in their first-ever Finals appearance against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Pittsburgh winning its fourth championship in six games. Pittsburgh retained its core trio of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin, though the supporting cast evolved and roster contributors shifted. Goaltending changed as Marc Andre Fleury departed and Stuart Skinner assumed the crease, while Matt Murray backstopped much of the 2016 run. The Penguins returned to playoff contention under new head coach Dan Muse. San Jose reached the 2019 Western Conference Final before entering a prolonged rebuild and hired Mike Grier as general manager in 2022.
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