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FILE - In this April 6, 2019 file photo Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face-off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are headed to the NHL playoffs for the 13th straight year thanks in large part to Crosby's ability to help prevent goals as easily as he scores them, making him a dark-horse candidate for the Selke Trophy, the award given annually to the top defensive forward in the NHL. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar/File)

Sid for Selke? Crosby’s versatile game expanding for Pens

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Ryan Strome celebrates his winning goal in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Strome scores in OT to lift Rangers past Penguins 4-3

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his game-winning, overtime goal with Sidney Crosby (87) during an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Panthers 3-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates with teammates Sidney Crosby (87), Jared McCann (19), Erik Gudbranson (44) and Marcus Pettersson (28) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Guentzel, Crosby power Penguins past Canadiens 5-1

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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) makes a save as New York Rangers center Brett Howden (21) looks for a rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Murray helps Penguins beat Rangers 7-2 for 7th straight win

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Riley Sheahan (15) fall while going after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Crosby, Kessel keep Penguins rolling with 3-2 win over Wild

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) goes to the ice after colliding with Carolina Hurricanes' Calvin de Haan (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Crosby, Murray lead Penguins to a 3-0 win at Carolina

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Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) gets away from Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Penguins end Capitals’ five-game win streak with 2-1 victory

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Mark Barberio, left, is checked by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust while they pursue a puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avs overcome Crosby’s natural hat trick, beat Penguins 6-3

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Garrett Wilson (10) and Derek Grant (38) celebrate after Grant scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Aston-Reese breaks tie in 3rd as Penguins down Jets 4-3

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates a goal by Dominik Simon with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, DeSmith help Penguins snap 5-game skid

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith, right, stops Vancouver Canucks' Brandon Sutter during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday Oct. 27, 2018. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeSmith blanks Canucks; Penguins finish perfect Canada trip

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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) with Josh Morrissey (44) trailing during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Who’s hockey’s best? McDavid, Matthews, Crosby stir debate

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Casey DeSmith, left, kicks at the puck as Vancouver Canucks' Tim Schaller awaits a rebound in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Boeser’s OT winner lifts Canucks by Penguins 3-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Devin Shore (17) defends against Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) and center Derek Stepan (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 3-0. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Coyotes’ Keller hoping to build on stellar rookie season

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Plan to name Nova Scotia parkway for Crosby hits roadblock

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FILE- In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL preseason hockey game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Star-laden Penguins hope longer summer equals faster start

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby smiles as he skates during NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Cranberry Township, Pa. A longer than expected summer behind them after coming up short in their bid for a third straight Stanley Cup, the Penguins started preparing for the new season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby, Penguins return from long summer

By WES CROSBY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, and retired NHL player Al MacInnis speak during the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Top 15 athletes of all time dinner in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Thursday, July 26, 2018. (Ted Pritchard/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sidney Crosby honored as top athlete in Nova Scotia history

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Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) joins the celebration with a hug from Nathan Walker (79) after Evgeny Kuznetsovs' 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 take the series, four games to two. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals snap hex against Penguins with some OT magic

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press