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Sharks vs. Penguins: Keys to Victory in Game 5 of NHL Stanley Cup Final

It's do-or-die time.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will get their first chance to capture the 2016 Stanley Cup when they play host to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at Consol Energy Center.

According to ESPN, Game 5 will be the first time the Penguins have ever had the chance to win a championship on home ice. The franchise has won three previous Cups since joining the NHL in 1967, beating out the Minnesota North Stars in six games in 1991, the Chicago Blackhawks in four games in 1992 and the Detroit Red Wings in seven games in 2009.