The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to play Game 7 against the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden. The Penguins have lost two straight games since captain Sidney Crosby went down with an upper body injury midway through Game 5. Pittsburgh's superstar skated on Saturday and was initially listed as a game-time decision.
Well, it appears the future Hall of Fame Pittsburgh legend is going to suit up after all. But he is not alone.
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Following Crosby's injury, the Rangers would go on to score the game's final four goals to force a Game 6. They did it to the Penguins again in Game 6, coming from behind to stun the Penguins in Pittsburgh.
That sets up a winner-take-all Sunday night in New York.
The Penguins not only are getting Crosby back in the lineup, but also getting back Tristan Jarry.
Jarry has not played since April 14th after sustaining a broken foot. In his place, Casey DeSmith took over in net. He mostly played well but was hurt in Game 1 of the series against the Rangers. In his place, Louis Domingue has had to step in. Domingue has really struggled.
It's possible that Pittsburgh getting Jarry back is more important than Crosby. Even though, Crosby's presence is sure to give a mental boost to everyone on the team. But it is still a gamble turning to a goalie that has not played in over a month in a Game 7 on the road.
Pittsburgh will try to reverse the momentum in Game 7. The winner of this series will open up the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Carolina against the Hurricanes.
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