PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby can’t explain what it is about the Philadelphia Flyers that seems to bring out a little something extra in him. Maybe it’s familiarity. Maybe it’s just the natural emotions that come from playing a rival. To be honest, the Pittsburgh Penguins longtime captain isn’t really caught up in the “why” of it all. There’s too …
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Penguins give fading postseason hopes a needed boost in 4-1 win over reeling Canadiens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An early mistake by Kris Letang put the Pittsburgh Penguins in the kind of hole they’ve struggled to dig out from at times during a wildly uneven season. Minutes later, the veteran defenseman atoned with a goal of his own. His team followed suit by playing the kind of hockey that will need to become commonplace if …
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Los Angeles Kings (26-16-10, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-20-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Penguins -122, Kings +102; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Los Angeles Kings after Sidney Crosby’s two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Penguins’ 4-1 win. Pittsburgh has …
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