Stanley Cup Final 2016: Penguins, Sharks keys to victory

May 29, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys on display at the press conference are seen during media day a day prior to game one of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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Here are the keys to victory for the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, starting Monday.

On Monday night, one of the highlights of the sports world takes place as the Stanley Cup Final gets underway. Game 1 takes place in the Steel City as the Pittsburgh Penguins look for their first title since 2009 against a San Jose Sharks team looking for their first championship in franchise history.

This may be one of the most complete Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory. Both teams bring a solid team to the ice, but also present plenty of questions that keep them from being considered a clear favorite.

Both teams are coming off tough conference finals series, with the Penguins needing seven games to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Sharks dealing with an offensive explosion during their series with the St. Louis Blues.

Who will come out on top of this series when it is all said and done? Will Sidney Crosby again be lifting the Stanley Cup trophy or will Lord Stanley be heading to the Bay Area for some wine and enjoying the sun? Here is a look at the keys to victory for both teams in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final.

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