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Penguins' rookies make impressions in preseason opener

It's hard to take much away from a preseason exhibition game, especially in the first one of the season when so few NHL regulars are in the lineup.

With most of the NHL regulars watching the game from the press box, though, Monday's preseason opener gave some of the Penguins' prospects an opportunity to make a good impression with management and the coaching staff, something Mike Sullivan spoke on before the game.

"We're asking our young players to do what they do best," Sullivan said after the skate. "To make an impression, make an impact.