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Sharks lead Penguins, 3-2, after frantic first period of Game 5

The Penguins could be just hours away from the fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, with an 8:20 p.m. puck drop set for Game 5 of the final against the Sharks.

The Penguins lead the series 3-1 after their 3-1 victory in Game 4 Monday night.

Despite having a chance to win the Stanley Cup with a victory against the Sharks at Consol Energy Center (8 p.m., NBC), the Penguins took a business-as-usual approach to today’s morning skate.

It was optional, with stars like Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby opting out.