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Kovacevic: As Penguins find out again, finishing first might not be all that awesome

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Chad Ruhwedel reacts to allowing the Islanders' goal late in the second period. - MATT SUNDAY / DKPS

Here's the running theme regarding the Penguins and the rest of this regular season, at least everywhere that isn't PPG Paints Arena: Finish first or else.

You know, avoid the Capitals and Blue Jackets in the first round at all costs, secure that No. 1 seed in the East and sweep away some patsy.

Well, a few funny things have happened along the way to all those teams currently in play for that No. 8 seed:

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