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The following stories have moved or will soon from the Stanley Cup Final in Nashville, Tennessee. Some of our top photos are also linked.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Sidney Crosby is bringing the Stanley Cup back home to Pittsburgh for a second consecutive year. He’s bringing another MVP trophy, too. Patric Hornqvist scored with 1:35 left and Matt Murray made 27 saves for his second straight shutout as the Penguins became the first team in nearly two decades to repeat as champion with a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6. By Teresa M. Walker. SENT: 1300 words, photos. Will be updated with new lead, fresh quotes.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Predators’ amazing, improbable playoff run finally is over. After capturing the hearts of Nashville’s country music stars and tens of thousands more in and around Music City, Nashville’s season ended at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. P.K. Subban says the team will be back. Can the catfish be far behind. By Jim Diamond. SENT: 700 words, photos. Will be updated with new lead, fresh quotes.
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Pekka Rinne had been virtually unbeatable at home for Nashville. Matt Murray was even better, recording a second straight shutout and helping his team win another championship. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos.
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