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On this date in Penguins history: Petr Sykora calls his shot in triple overtime

Petr Sykora’s triple overtime goal made the NHL put the Stanley Cup back inside its box for another game. Seventeen years ago today, Petr Sykora called his shot in a triple overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Final.

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Team USA gets back on track in victory over Finland at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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NHL News / Pensburgh / June 2, 2024

On this date in Penguins history: The night Petr Sykora called his shot

The Penguins winger made them put the Stanley Cup back in its case. Sixteen years ago today, Penguins winger Petr Sykora said he was going to score in a marathon overtime game in the Stanley Cup Final — and then he did just that, causing the Stanley Cup to be put back inside its case for a couple more nights.

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