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The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a hard-fought victory on Saturday, securing their second shootout win of the season. Despite not playing at their peak, they managed to score enough goals to overcome a formidable opponent. The team faced controversy due to another contentious goaltender interference call, which sparked discussions in the locker room and among fans. The Penguins playoff hopes received a boost as the Boston Bruins defeated Detroit and Montreal beat the New York Islanders. The team now holds a three-point lead over the Islanders with one game in hand and is two points ahead of Detroit in the wild-card race. With twelve games left and a magic number of twenty-two to clinch against New York, the Penguins are determined to secure a postseason spot. In league news, the NHL and CHL are nearing an agreement on a rule allowing more nineteen-year-old first-round picks to play in the American Hockey League next season, which could benefit Penguins prospects Bill Zynnon and Will Horcoff. Amidst suspension debates, such as the light penalty for Floridas A.J. Greer after a dangerous hit on Calgarys Conor Zary, the Penguins continue to push for the playoffs as the schedule becomes more challenging.

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