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Kasperi Kapanen was a healthy scratch for nine games before getting a chance to get back in the lineup. He’d struggled previously with just one goal in his first 13 games before coming back Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kapanen looked better in that game and then buried the game-winner Thursday for Pittsburgh as Heinen spent his second straight game in the press box." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With Jeff Carter centering McGinn and Kapanen, the Penguins have a third line that is capable of generating some offense but no one expected McGinn to be the catalyst for said offense." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 28-year old scored 12 goals last year with the Penguins. It was the most goals he’s scored since lighting the lamp 16 times in 2017-18’ for the Hurricanes. 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McGinn could provide that if he continues to get pucks at the net like he has this season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Break Multiple Trends in Victory Over Golden Knights" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Kasperi Kapanen Continues Solid Return to Lineup with Game Winning Goal" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Come From Behind Twice in Victory Over Golden Knights" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Honor Phil Kessel for 1,000+ Game Ironman Streak" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Players React to Kris Letang News, Show Support for Teammate and Friend" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Brock McGinn's Scoring Making Difference in Penguins Lineup