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‘There’s a blend there’: Penguins’ mix of youth and veterans showing instant success, not just symbolism

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Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke celebrates his first NHL goal with the bench Thursday night against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena.

On Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, new Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse rolled out an opening night starting lineup of veterans Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, along with rookies Harrison Brunicke and Ben Kindel.