Pittsburgh goes for its second consecutive Stanley Cup championship, and the Penguins showed their resilience in a 3-2 double-overtime win over Ottawa in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final. Chris Kunitz scored twice, including the game-winner, for his first two goals of the playoffs. Matt Murray made 28 saves and he's allowed only seven goals in five games since returning after Marc-Andre Fleury filled in admirably when he was out. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has done a great job adjusting his lineups due to injuries and it showed with Kunitz there at the right place at the right time. Pittsburgh has the edge in offensive talent and speed and they are averaging 3.05 goals per game in the postseason. Pekka Rinne has been spectacular in goal for Nashville, but Pittsburgh's experience along with home ice in this situation makes them the play in this matchup. Pittsburgh is 63-21 its last 84 home games, and it has won eight of the last 10 meetings. Take the Penguins.
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NHL
Nashville at Pittsburgh
May 29, 2017
8:10 PM Eastern
1 unit on Pittsburgh -163 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.61)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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