Penguins

With Murray out, no great alternative options for Penguins in net

More than anyone, the Penguins know the value of having two quality goaltenders in today’s NHL.

Each of the past two springs the Penguins won Stanley Cups behind Matt Murray and Marc-Andre Fleury, perhaps the most formidable goalie duo in recent memory.

But if the playoffs were to begin today — relax, they don’t — the Penguins would have Tristan Jarry in net and Casey DeSmith backing him up. That pair, which started the season in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, has a combined four NHL starts and a not-so grand win total of two (Jarry was credited with his second victory after entering in relief for an injured Murray against Philadelphia on Monday).

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