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Report: Penguins signing ex-Shark Matt Nieto

By Dave Molinari, Sports Now Group

Guentzel’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Sharks 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) and goaltender Louis Domingue, right, defend the goal against San Jose Sharks left wing Matt Nieto, middle, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (Jeff Chiu/AP)

By Dave Molinari, Sports Now Group

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t wait long to address their need for bottom-six help.

Moments after the free-agent signing period began, TSN reported that former San Jose forward Matt Nieto will sign a one-year, $900,000 deal with the Penguins.

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