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NEWARK, N.J. — Aside from sleeping in past the first minute of play, the Penguins were more than primed for their matinee meet-up with the Devils. What they weren’t prepared for was puck luck working against them.

PITTSBURGH — The cavalry has started to arrive for the Penguins, and not a moment too soon.

TORONTO — Steven Stamkos is a thinker and a student of the game, so it’s difficult for him to avoid reflecting on his place in hockey history as he approaches another major milestone. He often says the time for reflection is later, maybe when he’s done playing, and he doesn’t…

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins were smothered by the New York Rangers throughout the first 30 minutes of their much anticipated rematch Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena.

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin scored the winner with 35 seconds left in the third period to give the Penguins a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.

PITTSBURGH — Kris Letang incredibly returned to the Penguins lineup Saturday, just 12 days after he suffered a mild stroke that forced him to ponder his future in the sport.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jeff Carter scored a power-play goal 1:36 into overtime Friday to give the Penguins a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

PITTSBURGH — One dominant period was all the Penguins needed to take care of business against the Columbus Blue Jackets, winning, 4-1, Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena.

PITTSBURGH — Thursday’s game was another roller coaster night at PPG Paints Arena. But when the ride came screeching to a halt, the paying customers unbuckled giddily.