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| Paul Coffey's return provided an emotional lift for the Penguins in game 7. |
The Penguins finally put it all together against New Jersey in Game 7 of their Patrick Division semi-final series and dominate the Devils from the opening faceoff to the final whistle. Paul Coffey is a surprise starter after getting clearance from the doctors on his injured eye, which had been high-sticked earlier in the series.
The Pens led 2-0 after one and rode another fine performance from backup goalie Frank Pietrangelo to move on to the second round and a date with the Washington Capitals. And they did it without captain Mario Lemieux for the final 40 minutes, who had to leave with back spasms.
“It shows a lot of heart, a lot of character, the way we came back,” winger Phil Bourque told the Pittsburgh Press in the post-game locker room. “It’s probably uncharacteristic of the Penguins in the past, but this is a whole different team.”
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