Plus-minus: Brian Dumoulin's two-way game helps anchor Penguins defense in Game 2 win
No game sheet is complete without plus-minus, a sometimes-misleading statistic that attempts to reflect a skater's two-way performance.
The Tribune-Review's version of plus-minus for the postseason also addresses two-play, albeit with more taken into account.
PLUS
Penguins F Jake Guentzel
A Conn Smythe campaign came to life with two goals that sparked the Penguins to their 4-1 win in Game 2. The ice also tilted in his team's favor (14 shot attempts for, 10 against) during five-on-five play, according to hockeystats.ca.
PLUS
Penguins G Matt Murray
He turned away 31 shots through two periods to frustrate the Predators during their dominant stretches. Murray finished with 37 stops.
PLUS
Penguins D Brian Dumoulin
No Penguins skater finished with more shots on goal than the defenseman, who tied Phil Kessel for the team high (four). Dumoulin also was on the ice for two goals for and none against.
EVEN
Penguins F Chris Kunitz
The veteran forward delivered his third straight multipoint performance with two assists, and he was on the ice for 10 Penguins five-on-five shot attempts and nine for Nashville. He took two penalties and did not register a shot attempt, though.
EVEN
Penguins F Evgeni Malkin
His only shot on goal found the back of the net. He also racked up nine penalty minutes and won just two of 10 faceoffs.
MINUS
Nashville G Pekka Rinne
Chased after allowing four goals on 25 shots faced, Rinne unraveled when the Predators simply needed him to keep the score close.
MINUS
Nashville F Cody McLeod
Six hits captured his most useful contribution to the game. He had two penalties and tallied just one shot attempt.
MINUS
Nashville D Mattias Ekholm
On the ice for 17 five-on-five shot attempts against, Ekholm did little to slow down the Penguins. He failed to generate much offensively, as he tallied just one shot on goal and three attempts.
The Penguins' Brian Dumoulin and the Predators' Filip Forsberg vie for the puck during the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates a goal against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) gets a glove up to contest a shot on goal against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) shoots and scores past Predatirs goalie Pekka Rinne (35) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby shoves Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Bryan Rust controls the puck in front of the Predators goal in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Ian Cole makes a save on Nashville Predators left wing James Neal in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forwards Conor Sheary and Chris Kunitz celebrate with Jake Guentzel after Guentzel's goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Jake Guentzel celebrates after his goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates with Jake Guentzel after Guentzel's goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban lets out some frustration as he skates toward the bench against the Penguins in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) is checked by Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Scott Wilson (23) celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Predators defenseman P.K. Subban fight in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates a goal with teammate Bryan Rust (17) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) knocks down the puck in front of the goal against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Matt Cullen lays on the ice against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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A Penguins fan takes a selfie as Penguins center Sidney Crosby sits in the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) is slow to get up after a hit against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm is knocked to the ice while fighting for the puck with Penguins center Evgeni Malkin in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) gets tangled with the Predators' James Neal in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) and Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) battle for the puck in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops a shot against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne scrambles for a loose puck in front of the goal against the Penguins in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) is shoved from the front of the goal by Penguins defenseman Ron Hainsey in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby brings the puck up ice against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby passes the puck against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) tries to skate past Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) and Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) is helped into the bench area against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) kneels on the ice after being hit in the ankle with a puck against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) gets in the face of Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) defends against Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) sprays Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) throws a punch at Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Carter Rowney knocks down a puck against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot goal from Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby smiles during a break in play against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby exits the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan reiterated to his team Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, the importance of staying out of the penalty box. When the Penguins have been shorthanded four or more times this season, they’re 5-5-3. When they’re shorthanded three times or fewer, they’re 4-2-0.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot on goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) gets around Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) en route to a goal past Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Scott Wilson is upended by Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators right wing James Neal tries to control a loose puck in front of Penguins goalie Matt Murray in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray stops a shot against the Predators in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) gets in the face of Penguins center Sidney Crosby after Crosby shoved Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates a goal against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) gets a glove up to contest a shot on goal against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) shoots and scores past Predatirs goalie Pekka Rinne (35) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby shoves Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Bryan Rust controls the puck in front of the Predators goal in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Ian Cole makes a save on Nashville Predators left wing James Neal in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forwards Conor Sheary and Chris Kunitz celebrate with Jake Guentzel after Guentzel's goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Jake Guentzel celebrates after his goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates with Jake Guentzel after Guentzel's goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban lets out some frustration as he skates toward the bench against the Penguins in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) is checked by Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Scott Wilson (23) celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Predators defenseman P.K. Subban fight in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates a goal with teammate Bryan Rust (17) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) knocks down the puck in front of the goal against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Matt Cullen lays on the ice against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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A Penguins fan takes a selfie as Penguins center Sidney Crosby sits in the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) is slow to get up after a hit against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm is knocked to the ice while fighting for the puck with Penguins center Evgeni Malkin in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) gets tangled with the Predators' James Neal in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) and Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) battle for the puck in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops a shot against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne scrambles for a loose puck in front of the goal against the Penguins in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) is shoved from the front of the goal by Penguins defenseman Ron Hainsey in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby brings the puck up ice against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby passes the puck against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) tries to skate past Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) and Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) is helped into the bench area against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) kneels on the ice after being hit in the ankle with a puck against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) gets in the face of Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) defends against Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) sprays Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) throws a punch at Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Carter Rowney knocks down a puck against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot goal from Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby smiles during a break in play against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby exits the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan reiterated to his team Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, the importance of staying out of the penalty box. When the Penguins have been shorthanded four or more times this season, they’re 5-5-3. When they’re shorthanded three times or fewer, they’re 4-2-0.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot on goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) gets around Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) en route to a goal past Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Scott Wilson is upended by Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators right wing James Neal tries to control a loose puck in front of Penguins goalie Matt Murray in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray stops a shot against the Predators in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) gets in the face of Penguins center Sidney Crosby after Crosby shoved Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) yells to Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm shoves Penguins center Matt Cullen in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin chases down a rebound off Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray gets a glove down on a loose puck against the Predators in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Jake Guentzel reacts after a hit from Predators center Colton Sissons in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and Predators center Calle Jarnkrok fight for position in front of the net in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) looks back at a goal by Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) blocks a shot on goal from Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) shoots and scores past Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Predators defenseman P.K. Subban fight in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates his goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Scott Wilson's shot hits Nashville center Vernon Fiddler's skate and goes into the net past goalie Pekka Rinne in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne looks back to see the Penguins' Jake Guentzel's shot in the back of the net during the third period Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby fights for the puck with Nashville center Mike Fisher in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel celebrates his winning goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne makes a save off his mask as Penguins center Evgeni Malkin bears down on him in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Matt Cullen checks Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne makes a save against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel gets the puck past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the first period during game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates a goal against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) gets a glove up to contest a shot on goal against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) shoots and scores past Predatirs goalie Pekka Rinne (35) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby shoves Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Bryan Rust controls the puck in front of the Predators goal in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Ian Cole makes a save on Nashville Predators left wing James Neal in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forwards Conor Sheary and Chris Kunitz celebrate with Jake Guentzel after Guentzel's goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Jake Guentzel celebrates after his goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates with Jake Guentzel after Guentzel's goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban lets out some frustration as he skates toward the bench against the Penguins in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) is checked by Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Scott Wilson (23) celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Predators defenseman P.K. Subban fight in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates a goal with teammate Bryan Rust (17) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) knocks down the puck in front of the goal against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Matt Cullen lays on the ice against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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A Penguins fan takes a selfie as Penguins center Sidney Crosby sits in the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) is slow to get up after a hit against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm is knocked to the ice while fighting for the puck with Penguins center Evgeni Malkin in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) gets tangled with the Predators' James Neal in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates a goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) and Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) battle for the puck in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops a shot against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne scrambles for a loose puck in front of the goal against the Penguins in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) is shoved from the front of the goal by Penguins defenseman Ron Hainsey in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby brings the puck up ice against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby passes the puck against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) tries to skate past Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) and Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) is helped into the bench area against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) kneels on the ice after being hit in the ankle with a puck against the Predators in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) gets in the face of Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) defends against Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) sprays Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) throws a punch at Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins defenseman Carter Rowney knocks down a puck against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot goal from Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby smiles during a break in play against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby exits the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan reiterated to his team Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, the importance of staying out of the penalty box. When the Penguins have been shorthanded four or more times this season, they’re 5-5-3. When they’re shorthanded three times or fewer, they’re 4-2-0.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) stops a shot on goal against the Predators in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) gets around Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) en route to a goal past Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins left wing Scott Wilson is upended by Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators right wing James Neal tries to control a loose puck in front of Penguins goalie Matt Murray in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray stops a shot against the Predators in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) gets in the face of Penguins center Sidney Crosby after Crosby shoved Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) yells to Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm shoves Penguins center Matt Cullen in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin chases down a rebound off Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray gets a glove down on a loose puck against the Predators in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Jake Guentzel reacts after a hit from Predators center Colton Sissons in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and Predators center Calle Jarnkrok fight for position in front of the net in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) looks back at a goal by Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) blocks a shot on goal from Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) shoots and scores past Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Predators defenseman P.K. Subban fight in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates his goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Scott Wilson's shot hits Nashville center Vernon Fiddler's skate and goes into the net past goalie Pekka Rinne in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne looks back to see the Penguins' Jake Guentzel's shot in the back of the net during the third period Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby fights for the puck with Nashville center Mike Fisher in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel celebrates his winning goal against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne makes a save off his mask as Penguins center Evgeni Malkin bears down on him in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins forward Matt Cullen checks Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Predators goalie Pekka Rinne makes a save against the Penguins in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel gets the puck past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the first period during game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby passes the puck against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby fights for the puck with Nashville center Mike Fisher in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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A Penguins fan takes a selfie as Penguins center Sidney Crosby sits in the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates a goal with teammate Bryan Rust (17) in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby exits the penalty box against the Predators in the third period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan reiterated to his team Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, the importance of staying out of the penalty box. When the Penguins have been shorthanded four or more times this season, they’re 5-5-3. When they’re shorthanded three times or fewer, they’re 4-2-0.
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Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) shoots and scores past Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at PPG Paints Arena.
