CHICAGO — Last season, the Penguins had a relatively unusual goalie situation, with two players on the roster who had won Stanley Cups with the franchise.
This year, on paper, is a bit more conventional. Matt Murray, he of two Stanley Cup titles and betting favorite to win the Vezina Trophy, is the starter and Antti Niemi, signed this offseason to a one-year contract, is the backup.
But Mike Sullivan isn’t looking at his decision any differently.
“Just like last year, we feel like we have two solid, bona fide No. 1 goaltenders,” Sullivan said before the Penguins’ game against the Blackhawks Thursday.