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Nick D'Agostino - D - Pittsburgh Penguins

Nick D'Agostino has agreed to a two-year, entry-level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

D'Agostino's contract won't kick in until the 2013-14 campaign. He was originally taken by the Penguins in the seventh round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He had 17 points and 30 penalty minutes in 34 NCAA contests this season.

May 18, 2013 - 2:10 PM ET
Tomas Vokoun - G - Pittsburgh Penguins

Despite being the winning goalie in the Penguins' 4-3 victory over the Senators Friday night, Tomas Vokoun did not play particularly well.

Many hold the view that Ottawa's first two goals were soft. Kyle Turris' goal went between Vokoun's legs and Colin Greening beat the Pens' goalie on the short side. Vokoun later rallied to make two outstanding stops on Sens' breakaways. It remains to be seen if Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma will give Marc-Andre Fleury an opportunity to play in the second round against the Sens.

Paul Martin - D - Pittsburgh Penguins

With an assist in Friday night's game, Paul Martin now has a four-game playoff points streak.

Martin has looked good thus far in the post-season. He is having a nice comeback campaign making him fantasy relevant again.

Tomas Vokoun - G - Pittsburgh Penguins

Tomas Vokoun made 19 saves in Pittsburgh's 4-3 win against Ottawa in Game 2 of their semifinal series Friday night.

Vokoun made some key saves, but this really was not his finest effort as he looked shaky at times. He allowed a goal in each period. This performance could crack the door open a bit for Marc-Andre Fleury to get another opportunity, though the fact Vokoun has won his four playoff starts should matter more in the big picture. Vokoun has a 1.70 goals-against average and .945 percentage in the postseason. The Penguins take a 2-0 series lead into Ottawa for Game 3 on Sunday night.

Sidney Crosby - C - Pittsburgh Penguins

Sidney Crosby had a hat trick to lead the Penguins over the Senators 4-3 in Game 2 of their second-round series Friday night.

The Penguins now hold a 2-0 lead in the series. Crosby notched his hat trick by 1:15 of the second period, showcasing his tools with great stick handling and speed, cleverness on the ice and a plus shot. It's not easy to stop the Penguins captain, but the Senators certainly could've done a better job being physical on him. Brenden Morrow potted what is considered the game-winning goal. Paul Martin and Kris Letang picked up two assists apiece. Matt Niskanen finished with a game-high plus-three rating, and he also had a helper. Chris Kunitz, James Neal and Evgeni Malkin also had assists.

May 17, 2013 - 12:15 PM ET
Tomas Vokoun - G - Pittsburgh Penguins

Tomas Vokoun will play between the pipes on Friday.

Just in case there was any doubt. Vokoun has a 1.28 GAA and .962 save percentage in three playoff starts. Until he has a bad game, Marc-Andre Fleury isn't likely to get a shot at redemption.

Chris Kunitz - W - Pittsburgh Penguins

Chris Kunitz was reunited with Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis at Thursday's practice.

"I'm sure [coach Dan Bylsma] is pretty comfortable with us because we've played together for so long," said Crosby. The move sent Jarome Iginla back to the right side with Evgeni Malkin and James Neal. These may be the line combinations that Bylsma chooses to go with in Game 2 versus Ottawa Friday night.

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