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Recap: Crosby leads way, Penguins down Detroit to keep hopes alive

It’s deja vu for Alex Nylander who is an emergency recall yet again for this game, but this time he gets in the lineup in the spot of the injured Drew O’Connor. Otherwise it’s the same lines and lineup for the Penguins.

Almost time for hockey.

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And here is how the home team Detroit Red Wings are lining ‘em up.

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First period

Pittsburgh isn’t impressive in the early minutes, they’re turning the puck over and unable to cleanly come out of the zone.