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Streaking Trocheck, Panthers Host Equally Hot Crosby & Penguins

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SUNRISE (SportsDirect Inc.) — Vincent Trocheck has emerged as another big offensive threat for the Florida Panthers, and the 22-year-old center looks to extend his goal-scoring streak to five games Saturday against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

Trocheck leads the way with 17 tallies for the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers, who have won five straight contests.

“I think experience has a lot to do with it,” the Pittsburgh native told the Miami Herald. “I’m focusing on the defensive side of the puck more and realize if you work hard on the defensive side, it will create more offense.