Pre-Game: Capitals @ Penguins Game 3

For today's pre-game, I took a look at David Steckel and his impact on the Capitals:

While out on the ice, Forward David Steckel knows his role: forecheck, take win face-offs, and play solid defense. But this is the playoffs and his role of being a third line center has expanded with every game he’s played.

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And if you're not already visiting TheHockeyWriters on a daily basis, you're missing out. Here are some of the latest relevant stories:

• Would the Penguins really attempt to call Alex Ovechkin out on the measurements of his stick?
• If Donald Brashear gets a five-game suspension for his hit, Chris Kunitz should have to be punished too, no?
• Pittsburgh will have to turn on their power play if they want any chance to survive in this series.