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Pittsburgh To Rename Murray Avenue To Matt Murray Avenue To Honor Penguins Goalie

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender has been exceptional during the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs and now the city of Pittsburgh wants to honor him.

The city says it will rename Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill to Matt Murray Avenue on Thursday.

The idea was generated from Bubba, of Star Pittsburgh's Bubba Show.

You can read more about Bubba's idea here and even hear what happened when Bubba called up City Councilman Corey O'Connor early Tuesday morning.

Mayor Bill Peduto and Pittsburgh Public Works Chief Operations Officer Guy Costa are also reportedly on board.

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