Courtesy of Point Park University

Pearson odd man out, but won’t get ‘negative’

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Casey DeSmith dons his Steelers-inspired Stadium Series mask. - CHRIS BRADFORD / DKPS

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Right off the "faceoff," Matt Cullen cleaned Sidney Crosby, dropping the puck to Tanner Pearson, who "wired" a shot top glove side past Matt Murray.

Had it been an actual game, it would have been Pearson's second goal in the last 13 games. Instead it came during Friday's practice at the Lemieux Sports Complex and it was at three-quarters speed, at best.

It also might be Pearson's last goal for a while.

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