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Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov, center, celebrates his game-winning goal during the overtime period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. The Capitals won the game, 2-1 to win the series, four games to two. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores OT goal, Capitals advance to conference finals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) puts the go-ahead goal behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Carl Hagelin, left, skates away with the puck as Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton, center, and Michbael Raffl, right, watch during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Crosby leads Penguins past Flyers for 3-1 lead in playoffs

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - This March 20, 2018 file photo shows Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) making a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in New York. There are no questions anymore about who the franchise goaltender is for the Penguins. Murray heads into his third Stanley Cup playoffs firmly established as the team's top netminder. Now comes the hard part after a difficult regular season for Murray: backstopping the two-time defending Cup champions to history. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, file)

Murray ready for “Christmas” as Penguins begin 3-peat bid

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray blocks a shot during an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh. Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that’s kept him out for the last three weeks. Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday, March 19, 2018, and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Penguins G Matt Murray close to return from concussion

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are relying on a youth movement in net in their pursuit of NHL history. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have the youngest goalie tandem in the league in 23-year-olds Matt Murray and Tristan Jarry, who are at the forefront of a wave of young netminders making a difference.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The Kids Are All Right: Penguins lead goalie youth movement

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) celebrates his goal against Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) with teammate Riley Sheahan (15) during second period NHL hockey action, in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hornqvist, Guentzel lead Penguins to 3-1 win over Senators

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FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray controls the puck as he plays against the St. Louis Blues during the second period of the NHL preseason hockey game in Cranberry, Pa. There are no more questions about who the No. 1 goaltender is in Pittsburgh anymore. The job is Matt Murray's for the foreseeable future, a burden the 23-year-old two-time Stanley Cup winner is only too happy to carry. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Confident, quiet Murray ready to take mantle from Fleury

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins players celebrate after defeating Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Murray (30) celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Penguins goalie Matt Murray goes from sidelined to shutouts

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Nashville Predators' Roman Josi, left, P.K. Subban, center, and Mattias Ekholm, right, sit on the bench during the third period in Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Back to back champs: Penguins beat Preds 2-0 for Stanley Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating Nashville Predators in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup beat Nashville Predators

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Nashville Predators left wing Colin Wilson skates a drill during practice Sunday, June 4, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to play Game 4 in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Monday. The Penguins lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Latest: Penguins rout Predators 6-0 to take 3-2 Cup lead

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Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby, right, speaks to Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Matt Murray after their 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins beat Nashville Predators 5-3 in Stanley Cup game 1

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher skates during practice at the team's NHL hockey facility Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Fisher did not play in the final two games of the Western Conference finals against the Anaheim Ducks after suffering a head injury in Game 4. Predators general manager David Poile said Wednesday there's &quot;a real good chance&quot; Fisher could return in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on May 29. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Penguins, Predators overcame big injuries to reach Cup Final

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Justin Schultz (4) celebrates his goal with Evgeni Malkin (71) and Phil Kessel (81) during the second period of Game 4 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Minus Crosby, Penguins edge Capitals 3-2 to take 3-1 lead

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) shakes hands with Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after a 5-2 Penguins win in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 20, 2017. The Penguins won the series. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Flower Power: Fleury thriving in familiar spot for Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Marc-Andre Fleury gets surprise start in net for Penguins

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust, center, scores a goal as New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider, bottom, defenseman Jon Merrill (7) and center Blake Coleman (40) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Penguins top Devils, clinch playoff home-ice for first-round

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his goal with Chad Ruhwedel (2) and Bryan Rust (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins hold on late, edge Hurricanes 3-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press