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Penguins Preseason Game 7: Expected Lines & How to Watch vs. Sabres
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This is the end of the hockey that does not matter in the standings. This is the end of many personnel debates, position scraps, and roster battles. Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse and Kyle Dubas have a few more decisions to make, and they have one more game to judge as the Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres in the team's preseason finale on Friday at PPG Paints Arena.
The puck drops just after 7 p.m.
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Thursday at practice, the team split into two groups. Group B was very obviously the group likely headed to the AHL, as it included the players on AHL contracts and the half dozen players, like Danton Heinen and Valtteri Puustinen , who were put on waivers Thursday afternoon.
Group A was an energetic collection of 26 players, including seven rookies still fighting for roles and spots in the NHL. First-round pick Ben Kindel's impressive showings over the past week earned him a ticket to the big group, as did former undrafted free agent Avery Hayes's performances.
There were also a few second-chance players who seemed primed for roles with the Penguins, including speedy defenseman Caleb Jones , who skated on a pairing with Kris Letang in practice.
How to Watch
TV: SNP+
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Radio: 105.9 The X
Possible Penguins Lines
Ville Koivunen - Sidney Crosby -Rickard Rakell
Justin Brazeau - Evgeni Malkin -Anthony Mantha
Tommy Novak -Ben Kindel-Philip Tomasino
Connor Dewar - Blake Lizotte - Noel Acciari
Defense
Caleb Jones- Kris Letang
Parker Wortherspoon- Erik Karlsson
Ryan Shea - Matt Dumba /Harrison Brunicke
Penguins Roster
FORWARDS
11 – Filip Hallander
16 – Justin Brazeau
18 – Tommy Novak
19 – Connor Dewar
39 – Anthony Mantha
41 – Ville Koivunen
46 – Blake Lizotte
53 – Philip Tomasino
55 – Noel Acciari
67 – Rickard Rakell
71 – Evgeni Malkin
81 – Ben Kindel
85 – Avery Hayes
87 – Sidney Crosby
DEFENSE
5 – Ryan Shea
24 – Matt Dumba
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27 – Ryan Graves
28 – Parker Wotherspoon
45 – Harrison Brunicke
58 – Kris Letang
65 – Erik Karlsson
75 – Connor Clifton
82 – Caleb Jones
GOALIES
1 – Sergei Murashov
35 – Tristan Jarry
37 – Arturs Silovs
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