from Tom Gulitti of NHL.com,
Here are 5 keys for Game 5:
MURRAY TO FLEURY
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will make his first start since he sustained a concussion on March 31 against the Nashville Predators. He has been medically cleared since May 2 and has been dressing as rookie Matt Murray's backup, but his only game action was a seven-save outing in the third period of a 4-3 loss in Game 4 on Friday.
After resisting the temptation earlier in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, coach Mike Sullivan is turning to the 31-year-old Sorel, Quebec native at a pivotal juncture in the series. All eyes will be on Fleury to see if he has any rust from his long layoff....
REPLACING DALEY
The loss of Trevor Daley to a broken ankle is a significant one for the Penguins. The 32-year-old defenseman's puck-moving skill and skating ability are integral parts of the Penguins' transition game and he ranks second on the team in averaging 22:08 in ice time per game.
Olli Maatta is likely to get the call in Daley's place. A healthy scratch the past three games, Maatta, 21, needs to elevate his play after struggling in Game 1 of this series, and at times in the first two rounds against the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals.
"It doesn't matter what day it is, you have to be ready to play the next game," Maatta said. "You never know what's going to happen. You've just got to make sure you're ready."
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