The Pittsburgh Penguins moved one step closer to becoming the NHL's first repeat champions since the Detroit Red Wings won in 1997 and '98. The Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in five games to win their Eastern Conference First Round series, becoming the first team from the East to advance to the second round.
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Wayne Gretzky plays final NHL game April 18, 1999
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