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KNOW THIS

As noted by the For The Win blog, a Penguins fan recently got a tattoo of ex-Gopher and current Penguin Phil Kessel holding the Stanley Cup in one hand and mustard in the other while riding on top of a hot dog.

WATCH THIS

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau wants his team to treat Game 4 as if it's Game 7 against the Blues. Fans of Minnesota, which trails the Blues 3-0 in this playoff series, hope it's the first of four Game 7s. 8:30 p.m., FSN, NBCSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"Chuck Fletcher's task heading into the offseason is to focus on constructing a roster that is specifically designed for playoff hockey."

"cjvirnig" commenting on startribune.com.

TWEETED

"Byron Buxton out taking early BP at Target Field. Making a major effort to take everything to the right of 2B."

@PhilMackey