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The Penguins were playing in desperation mode and were dominating play but had to play from behind." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins failed to capitalize on a power play chance near the end of the first period, forcing them to enter the second period down by a goal." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Second Period", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "No goals were scored by either team in the second period, but it felt like much of the same game. The Penguins dominated in shots on goal and carried much of the pace of play but couldn’t capitalize." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins couldn’t find the net at even strength but also let two more power play opportunities slip away. 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Penguins Offense Falls Flat in Loss to Kraken