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Big 2nd period lifts Penguins, 7-2

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from a season-opening dud.

Jared McCann scored twice as the Penguins had five goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday night.

Pittsburgh scored five goals on 14 second-period shots. The last time Pittsburgh scored five goals in a period came on Jan. 16, 2017, against Washington.

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