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Pens-Sens Recap: Penguins Shut Out Senators to Clinch Home-Ice Advantage

Pregame

The Penguins (46-29-6) returned home from Columbus last night following a thrilling 5-4 OT win. Waiting for them were the lowly Ottawa Senators (28-41-11). Even in Game 82, the Penguins had something to fight for: home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs. All they needed was a single point to reach that goal.

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1st Period

45 seconds into the game, Sidney Crosby was sprung on a breakaway, but Craig Anderson would have none of it and would keep the game in a scoreless tie.