Crosby insists Pens haven't discussed Subban's Game 3 guarantee

Sidney Crosby says the Pittsburgh Penguins aren't using P.K. Subban's Game 3 guarantee as bulletin-board material.

"Nobody has really talked about it, to be honest," Crosby told reporters Friday. "I think we know that this time of year, there's no shortage of motivation. I think going into this situation, we expect their best game. We expect a desperate team. It's not something we've discussed. I think at this point you're motivated enough. We know we've got to be ready for tomorrow."

Subban guaranteed his Nashville Predators would win Game 3 after a 4-1 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night, doubling down on the statement Friday by saying he feels even more confident about a win after a night of rest.

Crosby and the Penguins won the first two games of the championship round, but he says there are still areas in which he can improve.

"I've got to win more faceoffs," he said Friday. "That will go a long way for our possession. ... It comes down to execution. We have to be patient."

Crosby was 10-for-29 in the faceoff circle in Game 2 after going 16-for-27 in Game 1.

Game 3 goes Saturday night as the series shifts to Tennessee.