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Will Matt Murray get the start in playoffs?July 08, 2020 | 07:07 AM

There's a good chance that Matt Murray will be the Penguins starter in Game 1 of the qualifying round. Analysis: The decision won't be an easy one for the Penguins given how well Tristan Jarry did in the regular season, but Murray's playoff experience might ultimately convince Pittsburgh to give him a shot. "Goaltending, it's still between the ears. And this is a guy that's won two Stanley Cups," said Corey Hirsch, who is a former goaltender with 108 NHL games on his resume and now works for Sportsnet. That said, even if Murray gets the start in Game 1, the situation is likely to remain fluid. If he struggles, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan will know he has a strong alternative in Jarry and that might lead to Murray having a quicker hook.