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The Pittsburgh Penguins are grappling with defensive woes, leading to a surge in goals against. Current goalies Stuart Skinner and Arturs Silovs have struggled to make crucial saves, resulting in close losses. With no strong trade options available, team leaders are considering a daring move: promoting prospect Sergei Murashov from the minors. Recent games, like the 6-2 loss to the Avalanche, underscore the issue, with Silovs poor performance despite strong play from the team. Skinner starts Thursday against the Senators, and if he falters, Murashovs promotion could become imminent. While risky, young goalies like Murray and Holtby have successfully stepped up in similar situations. The Penguins must weigh the potential benefits against the gamble, hoping Murashov can stabilize their net and save their season.

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