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Remembering a Penguins Moment: Backstrom wins it for the Pens
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As Capitals visit, Flyers entering rivalry season
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I was taken aback by his will to win': Older, wiser Alex Ovechkin
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Patric Hornqvist notches OT winner as Pittsburgh Penguins take 3-1
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Florida Hockey hockeynutsandbolts
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Ron Cook: Penguins-Flyers rivalry week should be great theater
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2023 Winter Classic: Bruins beat Penguins behind 2 goals from Jake
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Capitals–Penguins rivalry - Wikipedia
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10 years ago today, the Snovechkin Game happened
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Pittsburgh Penguins in command with 2-0 series lead after romping
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Oilers, Flames Unveil 2023 Heritage Classic Uniforms - The Hockey News
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The subtle secret to Sidney Crosby's greatness - The Washington Post
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Washington Capitals: Looking Back At The 1995-1996 Season
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Trevor Daley's role in Penguins history was quietly significant