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Penguins/Capitals Recap: District of Crosby. Pens record first win of the season

PensBurgh | October 14, 2023

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No surprises for the Penguins lineup, going with the same groupings as opening night.

Almost time for hockey!

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Some surprises for Washington - starting goalie Darcy Kuemper is unavailable due to the birth of a child, so Charlie Lindgren goes. In order to have the salary cap space to bring up a backup goalie, the Caps have to send a forward to the minors and shuffle the lineup a little.

First period

Mostly quiet opening period as the teams feel one another out.



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