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Pens/Sharks Recap: Depth players step up to help Penguins defeat Sharks

No changes for the Penguins from recent games.

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Tough times for San Jose, defenseman Jacob McDonald is sick today and can’t play, so SJ goes with 13 forwards and only five defensemen instead of the standard six.

First period

Not very pretty hockey early on. Pittsburgh kills an early penalty when Bryan Rust goes to the box, the Sharks then return the favor and kill a Penguin power play.

Soon after, the Pens score first at even strength.