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Yes, Maatta is back for the Penguins in Game 6

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: Olli Maatta #3 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defends against Kevin Hayes #13 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Brooks Orpik is returning for Game 6, and so is the guy he injured.

The Pittsburgh Penguins confirmed the anticipated on Tuesday, as it appears that Olli Maatta will take Justin Schultz’s place in the lineup as Pittsburgh hopes to close out the Washington Capitals.

Of course, the biggest question is: how close to 100 percent will Maatta be? Right now, the guess is “close enough.”

It’s been a bumpy season for the 21-year-old, but the bottom line is that he’s a key member of the Penguins blueline. We’ll see how he fares in this important contest.