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Penguins fans celebrate in Pittsburgh

Updated: June 15, 2009, 4:20 PM ET
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PITTSBURGH -- Thousands of people turned out in spontaneous celebrations Friday night to celebrate the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup victory.

The Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to win the Cup for the third time, following titles in 1991 and 1992.

The dominant chant was a vulgar insult to Marian Hossa, the former Penguins player who signed a one-year deal with Detroit last summer, turning down a better-paying offer with a longer term from Pittsburgh.

"I love to beat ...

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