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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, right, scores a goal on Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer in the first period the NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby scores twice, leads Penguins past Panthers 4-3

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) chases after St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo, left, in front of the goal during the first period of the NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Cranberry, Pa. The preseason game was awarded to Rostraver Ice Garden, the winner of the 2016-2017 Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, but is being played at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex because Rostraver is not suitable for an NHL game. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Penguins coach: White House visit is not a political stance

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan watches along with his players during the final minutes of the third period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Nashville Predators Monday, June 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-1 to tie the series 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Penguins head home upbeat despite 0-fer in Nashville

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Matt Murray, center, lunges toward the puck as Nashville Predators' Vernon Fiddler, left, and Cody McLeod contend during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel’s goal lifts Penguins by Predators 5-3 in Game 1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing James Neal is greeted by fans as players arrive at the airport Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn., for their flight to Pittsburgh for the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals. The Predators face the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 on Monday, May 29. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mystique vs. mayhem in unlikely Stanley Cup Final

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Left wing Chris Kunitz (from left) and centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will try to help the Pittsburgh Penguins become the first franchise win back-to-back championships in 20 years when the Stanley Cup Finals begin Monday. (Associated Press)

Unlikely Stanley Cup Final brings mystique, mayhem

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (9) deflects a shot on net as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a save during the second period of game three of the Eastern Conference final in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Penguins turn to Matt Murray for Game 4 of Eastern final

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) sits on the bench with head coach Mike Sullivan behind him during the third period of Game 6 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 8, 2017. The Capitals won 5-2 to force a Game 7. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mike Sullivan guides Penguins back to conference finals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, right, skates past assistant coach Rick Tocchet during NHL practice, Friday, May 5, 2017, at the team's practice facility in Cranberry, Pa. It was Crosby's first time back on the ice since he suffered a concussion in Game 3 of Pittsburgh's playoff series against Washington. It's still uncertain whether he will be available for Game 5 on Saturday night in Washington. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby returns for Penguins after concussion

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sits on the bench during the first period of Game 4 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alex Ovechkin, Caps stymied by Crosby-less Penguins

By Thom Loverro

Pittsburgh Penguins' Ian Cole (28) checks Washington Capitals' Justin Williams (14) off the puck during the third period of Game 4 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins relying on grit, defense to take control vs. Caps

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) lies on the ice after taking a hit from Washington Capitals' Matt Niskanen during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. One hit may have changed the tenor of the NHL playoffs. Penguins star Sidney Crosby's status going forward is uncertain. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Concussed Crosby skates with Penguins, no word on return

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) lies on the ice after taking a hit from Washington Capitals' Matt Niskanen during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. One hit may have changed the tenor of the NHL playoffs. Penguins star Sidney Crosby's status going forward is uncertain. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins star, out with concussion for Game 4 against Washington Capitals

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates with Conor Sheary, center, and Jake Guentzel (59) after getting a hat-trick with his third goal of the game in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 19, 2017. Pittsburgh won 4-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sid and the Kids: Crosby thriving with Sheary, Guentzel

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds (17) scores a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Murray (30) as Brayden Schenn (10) and Ron Hainsey (65) watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Penguins Ron Hainsey sidelined with upper-body injury

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) blocks a shot by Vancouver Canucks' Markus Granlund (60) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby gets point No. 999, Penguins top Canucks 4-0

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary (43) celebrates his goal with Chad Ruhwedel (2) and Bryan Rust (17) as Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, collects himself after a collision with Bruins' David Krejci, bottom center, in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Rask was replaced by goalie Zane McIntyre soon after the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sheary, Crosby lead Penguins past Bruins 5-1

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Penguins, coach Mike Sullivan agree to 3-year extension

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Anaheim Ducks center Mike Santorelli (25) congratulates goalie John Gibson (36) after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Letang leads Penguins over Ducks 5-1

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