It's easy to root for Kessel, a lethal scorer who was run out of town by the Toronto media in 2015 for the twin sins of being not-Canadian and possibly enjoying hot dogs. Kessel responded by leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup last season, but has so far been a non-factor in this year's final. A key cog for a Penguins squad decimated by injuries, Kessel hasn't scored in six games. The Penguins are in desperate need of offense after scoring one goal each in back-to-back losses to the Nashville Predators, and need this former Gophers star to find his scoring touch again in a hurry with the series knotted at 2.
Twins catcher Gimenez burns Mariners with 70 mph fastball
