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Haven’t seen a thing.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins took a must-win game over the Wild, but the Islanders and Panthers both put up blowout victories." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "All three teams now have three games remaining and there is one commonality that the Penguins can put their hopes in; both the Panthers and Islanders have games against the Washington Capitals." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "You heard that right Pens fans, you have to root for the Capitals and hope they can help the Penguins playoff chances." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Panthers visit Washington first this Saturday and the Islanders travel to the Nation’s capital the following Monday." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Capitals have been eliminated from postseason contention, but have turned their focus to getting Alex Ovechkin as many goals as possible." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Can the Capitals dumb luck their way to a couple of key wins to help the Penguins?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tough to say considering the Capitals are riding a five-game losing streak, but anything can happen." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "For those really curious, as well, Ovechkin hasn't scored since his power play goal against the Penguins." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "At the end of the day, the Penguins need to win more games than either the Islanders or Panthers down the stretch to reach the playoffs." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "They don’t need the Capitals to do some of the heavy lifting, but it would go a long way for Pittsburgh." } }, { "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 Look More Complete, Take Important Win" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "NHL Fines Penguins' D Mark Friedman for Embellishment" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sizing Up Possible Penguins Postseason Opponents" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Have Uphill Battle With Playoff Odds Remaining Low" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Jan Rutta Listed as Game-Time Decision for Penguins" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

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