Race2four: Familiarity Keeps 'Goose' Loose

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Second-year defenseman Alex Goligoski was a plus-4 with two goals and six points through nine Stanley Cup playoff games for the Penguins before Game 4 of their second-round series at Montreal Thursday night.

He was playing with a confidence that wasn't apparent as the regular season wound down. A couple of veteran defensemen have likely assisted 'Goose's return to form from his first 31 regular- season games.

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Race2four: Familiarity Keeps 'Goose' Loose

His current defense partner, Jordan Leopold, is a sharp decision- maker, quick puck-mover and fluid skater. Those qualities mesh nicely with Goligoski's skill set, which is similar though more tailored to creating offense.

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma , an assistant with AHL Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton in 2007-08 during Goligoksi's first professi...

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