PITTSBURGH — On the 26th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Penguins first Stanley Cup title, they'll face yet another Game 7.
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Patric Hornqvist made an appearance at this morning's skate in a normal white jersey but we've heard nothing official from the team.
Head coach Mike Sullivan calls Hornqvist and Justin Schultz game-time decisions.
Chad Ruhwedel is back with the team today but he's in a yellow non-contact jersey #Penguins
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) May 25, 2017
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This is the second consecutive playoff series for the Penguins that has reached a Game 7. This one, however, determines if the Penguins will reach their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final.
Goalie Matt Murray will make his fourth-straight start since his return from injury.
My birthday brother Matt Murray getting his mind right this morning #HappyBirthday #Penguins #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/T9XnACOeuY
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) May 25, 2017
The big guns of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel and Trevor Daley were absent this morning, but will be active Thursday night against the Senators.
Game 7's provide unbelievable theater, and this should be more of the same. Historically, this is the type of game the Penguins have come up short at home. They are 3-7 all-time in Game 7s at home and lost in 2010, 2011 and 2014 with this core group.
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The puck drops at 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena.
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