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WATCH: Is the Penguins' offense still too reliant on Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin lines?

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WATCH: Is the Penguins' offense still too reliant on Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin lines?

On their weekly hockey podcast, Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel analyze the team's first three games of the season. Is the offense still too reliant on the top lines of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to win games? What kind of difference has Erik Karlsson made on the blue line -- and especially the power play? And can Drew O'Connor ride a strong preseason into a regular role on the third line along Lars Eller? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

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First Published: October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

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