Published 5/25/2008
at FOXSports.com News for NHL
The two ageless players in this year's Stanley Cup finals had the night off. One took the benching in stride, the other was miffed.
One day after his 42nd birthday, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Gary Roberts skated with his teammates Saturday morning and spent quite a long time on the ice. He learned Friday that coach Michel Therrien planned to sit him for the series opener and fought to keep his displeasure in check.
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