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Time for a Fleury of activity for Penguins?

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Because of the plodding schedule of the first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers, it is the most difficult of the eight first-round matchups to get a handle on. That's not to say the first two games haven't been chock full of intrigue, drama and more than a little subterfuge. This matchup may yet become one of the most compelling series when all is said and done. But here are some fundamental truths about the Penguins and Rangers -- and a series that has yet to fully reveal itself -- heading into Game 3 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.