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FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) and Sidney Crosby (87) watch a replay of a goal by Malkin during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in Pittsburgh, in this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo. The faces around Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin change. The expectations around the Pittsburgh Penguins and their two longtime stars do not. After an offseason of retooling the coaching staff and tweaking the roster, the Penguins are hoping to rebound following a second straight early playoff exit. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar/File)

New faces, same expectations for Crosby, Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Dallas Stars goalie Anton Khudobin (35) meet after Dallas won during overtime NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

One over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanship

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL hockey players Jordan Staal, captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, clockwise from top left, Claude Giroux, captain of the Philadelphia Flyers, Marc Stall, alternate captain for the New York Rangers and Sidney Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, take part in an NHL video call with players representing the Metropolitan Division Thursday, March 26, 2020, in this photo made in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Ovechkin, Crosby favor NHL going directly into playoffs

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) looks to pass as Ottawa Senators' Connor Brown defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby collects 800th assist, Penguins top Senators 7-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) passes to Jason Zucker (16) who put a shot behind Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby has goal, 3 assists as Penguins beat Maple Leafs 5-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) stops Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Penguins beat Capitals in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jared McCann (19) waits for a rebound as Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott (37) stops a shot by Penguins' John Marino during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Flyers 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) congratulates goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Bergeron scores 20th, Bruins beat Penguins 4-1

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) returns to the bench after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby’s return makes resilient Penguins diligent, dangerous

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby prepares to take a face-off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in Pittsburgh. The Penguins captain will be in the lineup on Tuesday night, Jan. 14, 2020, when Pittsburgh faces Minnesota. Crosby hasn't played since undergoing abdominal surgery on Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Penguins’ Crosby to return from 2-month absence against Wild

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) gets off a pass with Minnesota Wild's Zach Parise (11) and Mikko Koivu (9) defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Crosby hadn't played since undergoing abdominal surgery on Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby collects 4 points in return, Penguins rip Wild 7-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) rolls on the ice after being injured after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Guentzel left the ice and did not return to the game. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Shoulder injury sidelines Penguins’ Guentzel for 4-6 months

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‘I love you, buddy’: ‘Partner’ leaves mark on the Predators

By PAUL SKRBINA and Tennessean - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) battles Dominik Simon (12) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kahun scores twice, Penguins rout Maple Leafs 6-1

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf (15) goes after the puck in the corner with Pittsburgh Penguins' Sam Lafferty (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel’s third-period goal gives Pens 2-1 win over Ducks

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Alex Galchenyuk (18) is congratulated by Evgeni Malkin (71) after scoring against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Old cogs, new tricks? Penguins eye reboot after flameout

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby pauses before the start of a drill during NHL hockey practice on the team's first day of training camp, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Penguins excited for fresh start after disappointing finish

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

From left, Ryan O'Reilly, Jordan Binnington and Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues pose with the Stanley Cup on the red carpet before the NHL Awards, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The Latest: Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby walks from reporters after talking with them in the practice facility locker room before leaving for the off season two days after being swept by the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL hockey playoffs, Thursday, April 18, 2019, at their practice facility in Cranberry Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

What now? Penguins face crucial offseason after flameout

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Jordan Eberle (7) celebrates with Adam Pelech, center, and Mathew Barzal (13) after scoring against the Pittsburg Penguins during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1 for stunning playoff sweep

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press