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Penguins turning to Fleury in Game 5

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After 15 postseason games, Marc-Andre Fleury will finally get his first start.

The veteran netminder was in the starter's net, and was the first goalie off the ice at the Pittsburgh Penguins' morning skate Sunday. Following the skate, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Fleury will start Game 5, meaning Matt Murray will remain benched after being pulled in Game 4.

Fleury made his 2016 playoff debut Friday, after Murray allowed four unanswered goals on 30 shots. The 31-year-old has not started a game since suffering his second concussion of the season during a March 31 start against the Nashville Predators.

In 99 career postseason games, Fleury has an underwhelming .906 save percentage, but that mark is .920 since 2014 - despite an 8-10 record.

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