PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com.
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats early Saturday as the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-25-9) host the Washington Capitals (36-11-8), the class of the Metro Division at PPG Paints Arena.
Fans should arrive early and get seated because the organization has a tribute planned for Hall of Fame Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange, who passed away this week at the age of 76. Lange’s iconic sayings and pitch-perfect calls of Penguins games thrilled fans for five decades and gave voice to the biggest franchise moments, including five Stanley Cups.
The puck drops just after 3 p.m.
So get in the fast lane grandma, the bingo game is ready to roll.
Sidney Crosby, who is nursing an undetermined arm injury, is a game-time decision.
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