Penguins inch closer to playoff spot, top Hurricanes 3-1

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    Matt Cullen is well-versed in the electricity that creeps into a locker room when the games dwindle down to a precious few and the playoffs loom. It's one of the main reasons the veteran Pittsburgh Penguins center -- at 42 the NHL's oldest player -- keeps coming back for more.

    When Cullen arrived at work Sunday for Pittsburgh's pivotal showdown with Carolina, the vibe was unmistakable and familiar. So was the result.

    Cullen scored a goal and added an assist and the Penguins took a major step toward locking up a postseason spot for a 13th consecutive year with a 3-1 victory over the Hurricanes.

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