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Marcus Pettersson – Erik Karlsson
Ryan Shea – Jack St. Ivany" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Despite some issues at the United States/Canada border, Ryan Shea made it to the rink on time and is in the Penguins' lineup." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Defenseman John Ludvig is still sidelined on a day-to-day basis while Ryan Graves continues to recover from a concussion." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Starting Goalie", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Alex Nedeljkovic" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Many thought this would be the game where Alex Nedeljkovic finally gets a break, but he will start for the ninth straight time. Tristan Jarry is likely to get at least another game or two in before the end of the season, but it won’t come in Toronto." } }, { "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 Control Their Playoff Destiny" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins' Sidney Crosby Named NHL's Second Star" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Can't Change Lineup Now" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Getting Help from Beyond Core" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Preview: Superstar Peaking at Perfect Time" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Penguins vs Maple Leafs: No Changes in Final Stretch