PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 11: Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Matt Murray (30) tends net during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 11, 2020, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pens' Murray sets up food tab for police officers amid pandemic

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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is teaming up with local sandwich chain Primanti Bros. to open a $5,000 tab for police officers in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I want to thank the people on the front lines who put themselves at risk every day to keep us safe," Murray said in a statement, per Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The initiative will begin Thursday.

Murray was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2012. The 25-year-old posted a .899 save percentage in 38 appearances during 2019-20 before the season came to a halt March 12.

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