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Stanley Cup Final: Predators vs. Penguins, Game 1

Predators are dejected after empty net goal during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Predators are dejected after empty net goal during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his game winner during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his game winner during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Penguins celebrate the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Penguins celebrate the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) scores past Predators goalie Pekka Rinne during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) scores past Predators goalie Pekka Rinne during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Penguins celebrate the empty-net goal by center Nick Bonino (13) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Penguins celebrate the empty-net goal by center Nick Bonino (13) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley (6) celebrates the empty-net goal by center Nick Bonino (13)  during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley (6) celebrates the empty-net goal by center Nick Bonino (13) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Carter Rowney (37) celebrates the team's game -winning goal during the third  period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Carter Rowney (37) celebrates the team's game -winning goal during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) skates dejectedly to the bench after the empty-net goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) skates dejectedly to the bench after the empty-net goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) sticks a glove in the face of Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) sticks a glove in the face of Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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A Penguin worker scoops up the catfish during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A Penguin worker scoops up the catfish during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) deflects a during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) deflects a during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) battle during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) battle during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a stop during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a stop during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) celebrates the goal by center Frederick Gaudreau (32) with left wing Austin Watson (51) and defenseman Matt Irwin (52) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) celebrates the goal by center Frederick Gaudreau (32) with left wing Austin Watson (51) and defenseman Matt Irwin (52) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Predators forward Frederick Gaudreau is one of two players in NHL history to score his first three career goals in the Stanley Cup Final.
Predators forward Frederick Gaudreau is one of two players in NHL history to score his first three career goals in the Stanley Cup Final.
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Nashville Predators center Frederick Gaudreau (32) celebrates his goal with left wing Austin Watson (51) during the third  period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Frederick Gaudreau (32) celebrates his goal with left wing Austin Watson (51) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Predators celebrate the goal by center Frederick Gaudreau (32) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Predators celebrate the goal by center Frederick Gaudreau (32) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Predators forward Frederick Gaudreau (32) celebrates his goal during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, May 29, 2017.
Predators forward Frederick Gaudreau (32) celebrates his goal during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, May 29, 2017.
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The Predators celebrate the goal by Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Predators celebrate the goal by Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) takes a shot on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) takes a shot on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Penguins congratulate goalie Matt Murray (30) after the 5-3 win in game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Penguins congratulate goalie Matt Murray (30) after the 5-3 win in game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates his goal during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates his goal during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) moves the puck defended by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) moves the puck defended by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) takes the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) goes flying during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) takes the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) goes flying during the third period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Predators fans cheer during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Predators fans cheer during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Predators fans cheer during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Predators fans cheer during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates his goal with left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates his goal with left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Predators celebrate their first goal by defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Predators celebrate their first goal by defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76), defenseman Ryan Ellis (4),  left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) and left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrate Elllis
 goal during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76), defenseman Ryan Ellis (4), left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) and left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrate Elllis goal during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Carter Rowney (37) battle for the puck during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Carter Rowney (37) battle for the puck during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) takes Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) into the boards during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) takes Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) into the boards during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Vernon Fiddler (83) tries to shoot past the Pittsburgh Penguins defense during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Vernon Fiddler (83) tries to shoot past the Pittsburgh Penguins defense during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) moves in for a shot on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) moves in for a shot on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) loses his stick defending against Nashville Predators center Frederick Gaudreau (32) and defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) loses his stick defending against Nashville Predators center Frederick Gaudreau (32) and defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
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Pittsburgh celebrates the third goal of the game, this one by Nick Bonino, behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh celebrates the third goal of the game, this one by Nick Bonino, behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) battle for a puck during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) battle for a puck during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battles for the puck with Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) battles for the puck with Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) collides with Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the third period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) collides with Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the third period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops the puck with defenseman Matt Irwin (52), defenseman Yannick Weber (7) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) in front of the net during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stops the puck with defenseman Matt Irwin (52), defenseman Yannick Weber (7) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) in front of the net during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck defended by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck defended by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the second period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh celebrates the third goal of the game, this one by Nick Bonino, behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh celebrates the third goal of the game, this one by Nick Bonino, behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Predators react to the third goal by the Penguins at the end of the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Predators react to the third goal by the Penguins at the end of the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Penguins celebrate a goal during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Penguins celebrate a goal during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) can't stop the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) can't stop the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Penguins react after the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Penguins react after the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) gets a shot on goal during the first  period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) gets a shot on goal during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) watch one of three goals by the Penguins during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) watch one of three goals by the Penguins during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) battle along the boards during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) battle along the boards during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) moves the puck defended by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Pontus Aberg (46) moves the puck defended by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) moves the puck defended by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) moves the puck defended by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh celebrates the third goal of the game, this one by Nick Bonino, behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh celebrates the third goal of the game, this one by Nick Bonino, behind Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a stop during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a stop during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Referees review a goal by Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (not shown) during Game 1 on Monday. The goal was waved off for an offside call.
Referees review a goal by Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (not shown) during Game 1 on Monday. The goal was waved off for an offside call.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) and defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) defend against Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) during the second period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) and defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) defend against Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) during the second period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) looks up at cheering Penguins fans after his goal was waved off during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) looks up at cheering Penguins fans after his goal was waved off during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The non-goal by Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) sails into the Pittsburgh net only be waved of during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The non-goal by Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) sails into the Pittsburgh net only be waved of during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and defenseman P.K. Subban (76) celebrate before Subban's goal was waved off due to an offiside call during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and defenseman P.K. Subban (76) celebrate before Subban's goal was waved off due to an offiside call during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Predators celebrate before the goal by Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) was waved off for an offside call during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Predators celebrate before the goal by Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) was waved off for an offside call during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a stop during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) makes a stop during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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A Predators fan cheers the team during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A Predators fan cheers the team during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) reaches in while Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) moves the puck during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) reaches in while Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) moves the puck during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) scuffle along the boards during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) scuffle along the boards during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) moves on the Pittsburgh goal during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) moves on the Pittsburgh goal during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) battle for the puck during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) battle for the puck during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72)  battle along th e boards during the first  period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) battle along th e boards during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stretches during warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stretches during warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets the Pens fans going game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets the Pens fans going game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) skates during warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) skates during warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Predators fan Delana Derenzo of Pittsburgh holds a James Neal sign before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Predators fan Delana Derenzo of Pittsburgh holds a James Neal sign before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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A sea of yellow Predators and Penguins fans during introductions before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A sea of yellow Predators and Penguins fans during introductions before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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A couple of Blackhawks fans cheer with Predators fans during introductions before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A couple of Blackhawks fans cheer with Predators fans during introductions before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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A Predators fan cheers during the National Anthem before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A Predators fan cheers during the National Anthem before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) stretches during warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) stretches during warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Scott Bleistein of Franklin is in the stands before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Scott Bleistein of Franklin is in the stands before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15)] and right wing James Neal (18) chat during warmups game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15)] and right wing James Neal (18) chat during warmups game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Fans watch warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Fans watch warmups before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stretches as Pittsburgh Penguins right wing and former Predators player Patric Hornqvist (72) skates by before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) stretches as Pittsburgh Penguins right wing and former Predators player Patric Hornqvist (72) skates by before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) in front of fans before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) in front of fans before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) and his teammates take the ice before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) and his teammates take the ice before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) warms up before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) warms up before game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators fans Kelly Wolgast with her son Kevin  and daughter Marley of State College, Pa. and Michael Rice of Easton, Md., wait to get into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nashville Predators fans Kelly Wolgast with her son Kevin and daughter Marley of State College, Pa. and Michael Rice of Easton, Md., wait to get into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nolan and Thomas Walker wait to get into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nolan and Thomas Walker wait to get into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Lee Wexler of Murfreesboro makes his way into PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Lee Wexler of Murfreesboro makes his way into PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Charlie Miller heads into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Charlie Miller heads into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Matt and Mike Jenkins with Doug Sloan and Mike Collins show their Predators pride as they wait to get into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Matt and Mike Jenkins with Doug Sloan and Mike Collins show their Predators pride as they wait to get into the PPG Paints Arena to watch the Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) and defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) defend against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) during the first period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) and defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) defend against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) during the first period in game one of Stanley Cup Finals at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Penn., Monday, May 29, 2017.
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The Penguins react after the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena  Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Penguins react after the goal by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the first period of game 1 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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