New Year's Eve Battle!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are almost ready to celebrate the incoming 2014 year, but they have to take down the Devils! The Penguins will want to close this game out with a win and have 2013 end on a high note! The Penguins will not be having any chances to their roster for this game except for the netminder for today's game will be Marc-Andre Fleury. Also Maatta has been struggling the last few games and could be a possible healthy scratch. The Penguins will have to come out with speed and get on the board early. The Penguins need to keep pressuring the Devils and not let him have any kind of edge! Time to end 2013 with a win! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Vitale
Conner, Jokinen, Neal
Gibbons, Sutter, Kobasew
Glass, Sill, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Engo
Scuderi, Niskanen
Despres, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 1 Devils 2

3rd Period
0:00- Devils get the win 2-1 for the Pens and that is it for 2013! See you guys next year! Happy New Year and a safe one!

0:29- Flower heads to the bench and the Pens have an empty net.

0:49- The Pens ice the puck.

2:48- The Devils are able to kill off the Pens PP.

4:48- The Pens will get their first PP of the game as Salvador is sent to the box for interference.

7:37- The Pens with a huge PK on the Devils PP! Great work by the PKers and Flower in the cage!

9:37- The Pens will have to kill off the Devils 4th PP as Orpik is called for interference.

11:54- Jokinen fires a shot and it rings off the post!

13:10- The Pens get a 2 on 1 chance. Sutter decides to shoot and Brodeur makes the save and the puck is loose. The Pens crash the net, but Brodeur keeps them out!

15:32- Kuni fires from the center blue line and Sid whacks at the rebound! Brodeur is able to get to the bouncing puck and cover it!

20:00- The Pens need to pressure the Devils and work hard below the goal line to put pucks behind Brodeur! Time to do it Pens! Third period time! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- The second period ends and the Pens are down 2-1 to the Devils!

0:58- Kuni, Sid, and Neal start up ice and Sid passes over to Neal. He fires a shot that just goes wide of the net!

2:22- Conner blocks a shot and gets in a race to the rolling puck. Brodeur comes out and ends up shooting the rolling puck into the Pens bench.

3:59- The Pens come up with a huge PK and Sutter is set free. Kuni did a great job even though his stick broke while blocking a shot.

5:59- Neal is back on the bench. Sutter is called for tripping and the Devils get their third PP of the game.

6:30- Neal has headed to the locker room.

8:26- The Pens with another great PK and Bortuzzo is released from the box.

9:20- Flower makes a save with his mask, but he says he is ok. Flower tries adjusting his mask.

10:26- Bortuzzo is sent to the sin bin for tripping and the Devils get their second PP of the game.

13:02- NISKANEN SCORES! Gibbons and Kuni work hard below the goal line and get the puck to Sid! Sid steps up Niskanen and he rifles one pass Brodeur's glove! NiskCannon strikes! 2-1 Devils!

14:01- The Pens may be down 2-0 to the Devils, but Flower has been strong in the net and coming up with quality saves.

17:15- RYDER SCORES! The Pens are caught down in their own zone again and Ryder is left alone in the high slot. He lets go of a quick release shot that flies right pass the glove of Flower. 2-0 Devils

20:00- Time to turn this game around Pens! Second period time! Conner is back on the bench! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Devils lead the Pens 1-0.

1:20- Clowe lays a huge hit on Orpik behind the Pens net. It will be interesting to see how Orpik answers Clowe's hit.

2:14- Jagr fires a shot, but Flower squeezes his pads together to make the save!

3:36- The Pens 4th line gets some pressure in the Devils zone and it's a tired Jagr line.

5:42- Conner was knocked into the boards hard and has headed to the locker room.

7:35- Vitale gets speed down the boards and fires a shot, but Brodeur is ready to make the pad save.

10:30- Vitale has been back on the ice and looks to be fine.

11:43- The Pens with a great PK effort and the Devils PP ends. The Pens did a great job of keeping sticks in lanes and blocking shots. That is why they are 2nd PK in the NHL.

13:43- The Devils will be getting the first PP of the game as Sid heads to the box for hooking.

15:25- Gionta gets speed and gets pass Despres and Bortuzzo. Flower makes a great pad save, coming out to challenge Gionta!

16:58- The Pens crash the net and Brodeur is out of place to make a save. Kuni puts the puck over the wide open net!

18:22- HENRIQUE SCORES! Neal is stripped of the puck trying to make a play up the center of the Pens zone. Henrique picks up the bouncing puck in the slot area and puts it over the shoulder of Flower. 1-0 Devils.

19:13- Vitale has gone down the runway to the locker room.

20:00- The puck has dropped on the last Pens game of 2013! The Pens need to get one early and pressure the Devils! Lets Go Pens! 

Pens Visit the Blue Jackets!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are in Columbus to face the Blue Jackets! The Penguins are coming off an overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes and have seen some of their injured players return. Brooks Orpik and Tanner Glass both were able to play and Derek Engelland's suspension had ended. The Penguins have released Rob Scuderi from IR and placed Evgeni Malkin on IR retroactively. Rob Scuderi is skating in the Penguins pregame warmup and has expressed that he wants to play! Fingers crossed! Now the Penguins need to keep it going and moving forward! Keeping up the hard work so the rest of their injured players nothing to worry about until they are better!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Vitale
Conner, Jokinen, Neal
Gibbons, Sutter, Kobasew
Glass, Sill, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Engo
Maatta, Niskanen
Scuderi, Bortuzzo

Zatkoff in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 5 Blue Jackets 3

3rd Period:
0:00- PENS IN 5-3 AND JAMES NEAL GETS A HATTER! ZATKOFF WAS AMAZING FOR THE PENS! THE PENS ARE 4 FOR 4 AGAINST THE BLUE JACKETS THIS SEASON! WAY TO GO PENS! 

0:32- Neal takes a seat for tripping. Blue Jackets PP!

1:02- Blue Jackets have an empty net!

1:29- NIKITIN SCORES! Nikitin fires one from the point and it goes off the hand of Glass pass Zatkoff! Pens lead 5-3.

2:27- NEAL SCORES AND GETS A HAT-TRICK!!!!! Vitale, Sutter, and Neal crash the net for the loose puck and Neal is able to backhand the puck between the pads of McElhinney! The Pens now lead 5-2!

2:13- The Pens PP ends.

4:13- Folingo is caught tripping up Sid and heads to the box. The Pens are going back on the PP!

5:44- Vitale gets some space and has a backhands one that goes off the pad of McElhinney then off the crossbar! It was so close!

7:02- KUNI SCORES ON THE PP!!!! Sid makes a great pass to Kuni and he buries it! The Pens are up 4-2 over the Blue Jackets!

7:35- The Pens getting yet another PP as MacKenzie is called for high sticking!

9:09- SID SCORES!!! Sid whacks at a bouncing puck to enter the Blue Jackets zone! He passes over to Kuni, who returns the puck! Sid fires a shot that goes under McElhinney, but he is mowed over by his own player, which puts the puck over the line! Goal is reviewed and it's good! Pens lead 3-2!

11:21- The Blue Jackets pressure the Pens on their PP. The PP doesn't look very good and the Blue Jackets are back to full strength.

13:21- The Pens will now get a PP as Comeau is called for tripping.

15:12- The Pens do a good job of killing off the Blue Jackets penalty. Neal gets a chance coming out of the box, but McElhinney makes the save!

17:12- Neal heads to the sin bin for hooking and the Pens will have to kill off a Blue Jackets PP.

18:17- Neal passes the puck to the middle for Jokinen, who has a little space from a blue jacket defender, but McElhinney pokes the puck away from Jokinen's reach!

20:00- The Pens need to get this game going in their favor and take back the lead! Third period time! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the game is tied 2-2!

0:12- The Pens are able to kill off the Blue Jackets PP before the period ends!

2:12- The Blue Jackets will get their first PP of the game as Vitale takes a seat for tripping.

4:07- Zatkoff comes up with two big saves on Dubinsky!

6:18- TROPP SCORES! Tropp stick handles around a flat footed Maatta and puts the puck under the outstretched pad of Zatkoff. The Blue Jackets tie it up 2-2.

8:25- Zatkoff hugs the post to make a stop. He has been sharp for the Pens and is a huge part of why they are in the lead and not behind.

11:26- NEAL SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT!! Sid makes a beautiful pass to Neal and he fires a rocket shot in the slot. It flies high over the glove of McElhinney into the net! Pens lead 2-1!!

12:23- Vitale heads to the locker room after taking a hard hit on a previous play.

14:35- Comeau is wide open in the slot, but Zatkoff robs him and then robs Johansen's rebound chance! He has been really good in the net for the Pens right now!

16:10- The Blue Jackets get some great pressure in the Pens zone, but Zatkoff has been strong in the net for the Pens. They ice the puck and have to call a timeout to rest their tired players.

18:30- The Blue Jackets are able to kill off another Pens PP.

20:00- The puck drops for the second period! The Pens have a PP to work with for about 1:30! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and we are tied up 1-1!

0:29- The Pens are getting another PP chance! Jenner sits for tripping!

1:19- The Blue Jackets get some sustain pressure in the Pens zone, but the Pens avoid danger to clear the puck.

4:40- Conner drives to the net, but McElhinney denies Conner! Jokinen crashes the net, but McElhinney covers for a whistle!

6:34- The Pens are getting some more offensive zone time. Pressuring the Blue Jackets more it seems, but will it last? That's the question.

8:03- Engo fires a shot from the point, but McElhinney is able to make the save. Orpik's shot goes just wide of the net.

11:01- The Blue Jackets do a better job and kill off the Pens PP. Zatkoff made a huge pad save and then blocker save on Dubinsky to keep him from getting a short-handed goal.

13:01- Letestu hooks up Neal and gets caught. He heads to the box and the Pens head back onto the PP!

15:05- NEAL SCORES ON THE PP! Kuni passes across the ice to Niskanen who finds Neal in the slot area. He rifles one into the back of the net! 1-1 tie game!

15:33- Tropp goes to the box for tripping and the Pens get the first PP of the game!

16:01- DUBINSKY SCORES! Bortuzzo lays a hip check on an incoming Blue Jacket, but Dubinsky picks up the puck and works his way around Scuderi. He puts the first shot behind Zatkoff. The Blue Jackets strike first 1-0.

16:19- The Blue Jackets get a chance, but the puck goes wide.

20:00- Time to get this game underway! The Pens welcome back Rob Scuderi to the defense! Lets Go Pens! 

Hurricanes are No Match for the Penguins

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are visiting the Carolina Hurricanes for tonight's game. The Penguins had a hard loss to the Senators Monday, but look to bounce back tonight. The Penguins will have to do so without the services of Pascal Dupuis who went down during the first period of the Senators game. He will have to undergo ACL surgery and could be out for the season. Here is to hoping that he has a speedy recovery and that this injury will not be a season ending one. On another note, Flower will be making his 500th NHL career start tongiht! Anyways, the Penguins will have the services of Engelland since his suspend has ended. The Penguins could have Orpik back on the blueline, which will be a huge gain for the defense. The Penguins have ressigned Philip Sammuelsson to WBS. The Penguins may have more players returning, but it looks like it may only be Engelland and Orpik (maybe Tanner Glass). Either way the Penguins should come out with speed and get on the board early against the Hurricanes! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Vitale
Conner, Jokinen, Neal
Zolnierczyk, Sutter, Kobasew
Glass, Sill, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Engo
Maatta, Niskanen
Despres, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 4 Canes 3

OT Period
3:57- NEAL SCORES!!!! Flower makes a save up high in the throat area, but is ok. The Pens take it up ice and Neal finishes it! PENS WIN 4-3! LETS GO PENS!

5:00- This is OT! Lets finish this one early Pens and put the puck behind Peters! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are tied 3-3 and going to OT!

2:29- BOWMAN SCORES! The Canes get great time in the Pens zone and pressure. They are able to capitalize and tie this game up 3-3!

2:56- The Canes have started to pressure the Pens more and getting some time in the offensive zone. The Pens are looking to clear.

6:45- ENGO SCORES!!! Orpik makes a quick pass to Engo who is open. Engo fires a shot from the blue line and it goes right pass Murphy and Vitale fighting/screening Peters and into the back of the net. 3-2 Pens!

7:46- Bortuzzo lets go off a hard shot on the rush, but Peters makes the save! Bortuzzo elimantes Semin in front of the net.

11:14- The speed of the game has slowed down a bit. Boychuk fires a sneaky shot, but Flower is there to make the stop and covers for a faceoff.

14:06- The Pens really needed that goal. They have more jump to their step and starting to pressure the Canes and Peters more.

18:02- CONNER SCORES!! The Pens were changing behind the play and Conner takes the puck into the Canes zone. He has a one-on-one with Murphy and sticks handles around him. He backhands one and it goes five-hole! It's a tie game 2-2!

20:00- Time for the third (maybe final period)! The Pens need to kick things into gear and make clean passes/plays if they want to win this one! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Canes still have the lead. 2-1 Canes.

0:30- Maatta is able to whack the puck away from J.Staal and keeps him from getting a breakaway chance.

2:20- The Pens have a couple of good shifts. Kuni, Sid, and Neal starting to few it more and getting chances on net.

5:30- Sid finds Neal crosses in front of the net all alone, but Peters makes the save!

7:00- Jokinen gets a quality shot off and Peters makes the save, no rebound available.

9:30- Engo goes crashing into the boards and it's a scary moment, but he gets up and looks to be ok.

11:27- There hasn't been any whistles in awhile. The Pens have been a bit sloppy and turning over the puck. Despres does hit a hard shot off, but it sails wide of the net.

15:53- The Pens ice the puck and the Canes win the offensive zone faceoff. Skinner gets a quick shot off by the side of the net, but Flower hugs the post and covers the puck.

19:30- GERBE SCORES! The Canes put the puck on net and Flower makes the save. Gerbe fights in front of the net to get a piece of the puck, Flower ends up falling from being bumped and Gerber puts the puck in. Canes answer the Pens and take the lead back. 2-1 Canes

19:44- SID SCORES! Maatta pinches down on the play and the puck ends up bouncing over Neal's stick. Sid skates to the open ice and whacks at the puck on his backhand. Peters isn't ready and it finds its way to the back of the net! 1-1 tie game!

20:00- The second period is underway! Time for the Pens to pick it up and put more pucks on net! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Canes have the lead 1-0 over the Pens.

0:01- SEKERA SCORES! The Pens do a terrible job in their own defensive area. Sekera fires a shot over the shoulder of Flower and the Canes take the lead 1-0.

1:05- The Pens are unable to capitalize on the PP. Conner, Sutter, and Kobasew crash the net trying to find the loose puck. Peters with help from his teammates are able to keep the loose puck from going over the goal line.

3:05- The Pens are getting their first PP of the game as Bowman is sent to the sin bin for hooking.

3:53- Flower doing some acrobats to glove up the puck after it bounced off the glass behind the net! Great move by the Flower!

4:30- E.Staal tries to take the puck further into the Pens zone, but Despres pokes the puck away and then dumps E.Staal onto the ice!

6:46- Sid gets a chance, but his shot goes off the side of the net and the Canes are finally able to clear.

8:40- Shots are 9-3 in favor of the Canes.

10:03- The Pens are able to avoid trouble after a few sloppy turnovers and moves in their own zone. Flower has been sharp to start this game.

12:48- The Pens come up with a huge kill on the Canes PP. Kobasew is released from the box and the Pens come at the Canes!

14:48- The Pens will bring out their PK unit as Kobasew is called for hooking. Canes to the PP.

15:00- Sutter recovers the puck at the side of the net, but Peters hugs the post to make the save.

16:40- Conner gets a couple of chances while crashing the net. The Pens with some good chances early.

20:00- Time to get this game underway! A huge welcome back to Glass, Engo, and Orpik! The Pens need to get on the board early and keep taking it to the Canes! Lets Go Pens! 

The Penguins are in Ottawa!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

Consol / MF

The Penguins are in Ottawa to face the Senators tonight! This is their last game before the Christmas break and they are on a hot streak! I was lucky enough to attend their last three home games and it was amazing. They were doing great for a team that has numerous injuries to key players. The depth of the Penguins farm system in Wilkes Barre/Scranton is amazing. It has been great to see the young guys being called up producing and giving it their all. Hopefully the Penguins can get another win and keep their streak rolling. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Conner, Jokinen, Neal
Zolnierczyk, Sutter, Vitale
Adams, Sill, Kobasew

Defense
Niskanen, Maatta
Despres, Sammuelsson
Dumoulin, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 0 Sens 5

3rd Period
0:00- The Sens get the win 5-0 and shutout the Pens in their win! At least the Pens have a break to get healthy and get ready to bring it after their holiday rest!

0:40- Bortuzzo heads to the box along with Ryan. 4 on 4 hockey for the rest of the game.

1:09- Kuni is set free and Pens are back to full strength.

1:12- Sens with a short PP.

2:19- 4 on 4 hockey now for 58 seconds as Spezza is released from the box.

3:09- Kuni is headed off to the sin bin for slashing. 50 seconds of a 4 on 3 PP for the Pens.

3:31- The Pens will get a 5 on 3 PP for 1:12 as Gryba gets a holding penalty!

4:19- The Pens are getting their 5th PP of the game as Spezza is called for tripping.

5:58- CONACHER SCORES! The Sens get a rush and shuffle the puck to the net. Conacher crashes the net. First the puck goes off his skate then he jams at Flower's pad to push the puck into the net with his stick. 5-0 Sens

7:18- TURRIS SCORES! Karlsson holds the puck at the side of the net and Flower has to respect his shot. Turris receives a pass from across ice and puts it into the open net. 4-0 Sens

8:50- Jokinen gets behind the Sens defense, but Anderson pulls out the poke check.

10:10- Neal puts the puck right in the blue paint, but the Sens are able to clear it easily enough. The Pens look to be out of sorts tonight. Still haven't been able to find their first goal.

15:22- The Pens have 11 injured players out of the lineup and down one man tonight. It's showing in tonight's game.

18:24- KARLSSON SCORES! Karlsson stick handles around Maatta, in a one-on-one coverage, and rifles one over the shoulder of Flower. The Sens increase their lead to 3-0.

18:33- Despres fires a shot from the point, but Anderson is able to get a piece of it with his blocker to put it just wide of the net.

20:00- Time for the Pens to start getting to the dirty areas more in front of Anderson! Third period time! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Sens increase their lead to 2-0 over the Pens.

0:28- Flower pulls out the poke check and stacks the pads to make an amazing save!

1:10- The Pens are unable to capitalize on the PP once again. Cowen is set free from the box.

3:10- The Sens get in trouble again. The Pens get their 4th PP of the night. Cowen for interference.

4:31- The Pens cannot capitalize yet again on the PP. Maatta makes a great defensive effort and gets a nice shot on the PP. Impressive for a guy who is only 19 years old.

6:31- The Pens are headed back on the PP! Spezza is called for tripping and takes a seat!

7:10- Kuni gets somewhat behind the Sens defense, but Anderson is strong with a pad save. Kuni was also bear hugged a bit.

7:54- Neal gets a mini breakaway, but has pressuring from Clarkson. Anderson is able to hold off Neal's shot!

10:27- The Sens are able to kill off another Pens PP. The PP looked better in the beginning and had some good chances, but couldn't put it behind Anderson.

12:27- The Pens will head back onto the PP as Smith heads off to the box for hooking.

14:14- RYAN SCORES ON THE PP! Ryan stations himself right in front of Flower and is able to redirect a shot from the point between the pads of Flower. Sens now up 2-0 over the Pens.

14:53- Sutter gets a rush up ice and gets a shot off on the rush. Anderson his up to the challenge as he makes the glove save on Sutter's quick shot.

15:05- Kuni will take a seat for high sticking and the Pens will have to kill off another Sens PP!

16:16- Conner lets go of a quick shot off a offensive faceoff win, but Anderson makes the pad save.

17:17- Neil is released from the box and the Pens PP ends. Conner had the best chance as he was right on the doorstep.

19:17- The Pens will get their second PP of the night as Neil heads to the box for holding.

20:00- The second period has started! The Pens need to pick up their game and get this one back in their favor! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The first period has ended with the Sens leading the Pens 1-0!

2:44- The Sens have out-shot the Pens 10-5, so far this period.

4:33- The Pens PP expires and to combat the Sens targeting of Sid, Bylsma has put the Bortuzzo pairing out on the ice with the top line (Kuni, Sid, Neal).

6:33- Phillips gets a hooking penalty and the Pens get a PP!

8:00- The Pens kill off the Sens PP. Flower makes a great save as Neal is released from the box.

8:18- Flower makes a quick glove save, showing the Sens he is on his game despite the Sens getting an early one.

10:00- The Sens will put their PP to work as the Pens receive a too many men on the ice penalty.

10:30- Jokinen puts the puck on net and Anderson makes the save. Zolnierczyk whacks at the rebound, but couldn't get enough of the puck. It goes wide of the net.

11:52- Sid is back on the bench! However Niskanen has headed back down the runway to repair a skate issue!

13:06- SMITH SCORES! The Sens take advantage of an offensive zone faceoff and get body position. Flower makes the first save, but Smith is there to put in the rebound. 1-0 Sens

13:10- Niskanen is back on the bench. Even the ref is getting hurt as he is hit in the back with a puck. He gets up and skates under his own power off the ice.

13:34- Niskanen is also missing from the bench at this time.

15:28- Sid headed to the locker room. No sure if an injury is the reason or an equipment issue.

16:25- Sid tries to run the gauntlet between Sens defense, but Methot lays a hard hip checks Sid. Sid goes flying into Duper and he does down hard. Duper is helped off the right and to the locker room. It looked liked his right knee, couldn't put any weight on it.

20:00- The puck has dropped and this game is on! The Pens need to come out strong and fast against the Sens! Lets Go Pens! 

The Penguins take on the Rangers at Madison Square Garden!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show: Reporting from Pittsburgh, PA

I am back tonight reporting from the lovely Pittsburgh city as the Penguins are in New York to take on the Rangers! It was a great game Monday as the Penguins beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 at Consol Energy Center. I was in attendance and it was my first game at Consol! It was awesome and I will be there for tomorrow's game, so look for me on Twitter for game tweets. It was great to see Philip Samuelsson make his NHL debut! The Penguins are having to show their depth as injuries and suspensions are hurting them. Letang has been placed on IR along with Megna. Geno will at least miss two more games. Neal has one more game left on his suspension and will be back tonight. Engo has been handed a five game suspension starting tonight. The Penguins have called up Gibbons from WBS. Hopefully the Penguins can keep things on track and get a win tonight! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Zolnierczyk, Jokinen, Gibbons
Conner, Sutter, Vitale
Adams, Sill, Kobasew

Defense
Maatta, Niskanen
Despres, Samuelsson
Dumoulin, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 4 Rangers 3

Shootout
PENS WIN 4-3 IN A SHOOTOUT AND IT'S SUTTER WITH THE WINNING SHOOTOUT GOAL! FLOWER WAS AWESOME IN THE NIGHT AND KEPT THE PENS ALIVE!


OT Time
0:00- OT isn't enough either and we are headed to a shootout!

1:48- Niskanen jumps up on the play and passes across the ice to Sid. He lets go of a quick release, but Lundqvist is there to make the save. Scramble ensues afterwards. Such a close one, but Sid.

2:46- The Pens kill off the Rangers PP and Kuni is released from the box.

4:46- Rangers get a PP and a dangerous 4 on 3 PP the Pens have to kill. Kuni sits for goalie interference.

5:00- It's time for OT! Pens it's time to show the Rangers what we are made of! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- That does it for regulation and we are headed to OT! 3-3 Pens @ Rangers!

0:10- Jokinen with a hard shot in the slot, but Lundqvist denies him!

1:46- BASSARD SCORES ON THE PP! Flower has a long way to go to get to the other post and Bassard takes advantage. He puts in a bad angle shot as Flower is trying to stretch post to post. 3-3 time game!

2:42- The Rangers get a late PP as Niskanen is called for high sticking! Huge kill ahead for Pens!

3:15- The Rangers have had a late surge in this game. The Pens young defense showing their youth, but still working hard. Niskanen and Maatta racking up a lot of ice time.

7:17- ZUCCARELLO SCORES! The Rangers comes flying into the Pens zone and one of them is able to stick handle around Maatta and Niskanen. Flower is unable to stop the puck as Zuccarello jams in the loose puck. 3-2 Pens

9:51- The Pens kill off Despres penalty and he is released from the box.

11:51- Despres heads to the box for high sticking and the Rangers go onto the PP.

12:14- Both teams are back to full strength!

13:34- SUTTER SCORES!!! Sutter speeds into the Rangers zone and toe drags around Del Zotto to backhand one over the blocker of Lundqvist! 3-1 Pens

14:14- We will have some 4 on 4 hockey. Zolnierczyk and Dorsett both get matching roughing penalties.

14:25- DUPER SCORES!! Kuni works hard on the boards to get the puck from McDonagh and passes across the goal mouth to Sid. Sid outlets to Duper and he puts one to the back of the net! 2-1 Pens!

15:39- The Pens get some offensive zone time and a Ranger has a broken stick. The Rangers are able to hold off the Pens and clear the puck for a change.

19:31- Flower makes a quality save off a McDonagh shot from the point!

20:00- Time for the third period! Lets do this Pens! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and this game is tied 1-1 after two periods!

2:00- Some good back and forth hockey by both teams.

4:10- Both teams are back to full strength (regular 5 on 5 hockey).  

4:25- HAGELIN SCORES! Hagelin gets behind Dumoulin and Despres and puts a quick one through the five hole of Flower! The Rangers have tied it up at 1-1.

6:10- Zolnierczyk gets an unsportsmanlike conduct minor penalty and Del Zotto gets a checking minor penalty. 4 on 4 hockey time!

7:16- KUNI SCORES ON THE PP! Kuni crashes the net and jams the loose puck under the pad of Lundqvist into the net! The Pens get the first goal and lead 1-0 over the Rangers!  

8:39- Sid receives a board pass from Dumoulin and is all alone behind the Rangers defense. He is tripped up on the play and the Pens get a PP. (looked like a penalty shot to me).

9:03- The Pens kill off the Rangers PP and hold them to no shots during the kill!

11:03- Duper is headed to the sin bin for hooking and the Rangers will now get their first PP chance of the night!

11:06- Nash and Moore get chances on net, but Flower is there to shut the door in their face!

12:41- The Rangers will a great PK and the Pens can't capitalize. Maatta had a hard shot from the point, which Lundqvist blockered away, during the PP and was their best chance.

14:41- The Pens will get the first PP of the game as Falk is called for tripping!

15:58- Kuni passes up to Sid and he makes a backwards pass between his legs, hoping either Kuni or Duper would be there to jam it into an open net. However a Ranger is there instead.

17:53- Flower hugs the post to deny a chance at a bad angle!

20:00- Time for the Pens to put some pucks behind Lundqvist and take it to the Rangers some more! Second period is underway! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and we are scoreless at Madison Square Garden!

1:20- Niskanen fires a hard shot from the point and it's deflected around, but Lundqvist still makes the pad save!

2:50- The Rangers crash the Pens net and the puck is loose in the blue paint! Flower denies entry and the Pens are finally able to clear!

5:25- The Pens have started to pressure the Rangers more as the period progresses. Rangers now on their heels a bit.

7:08- Sid takes the puck up ice as the rest of his line is changing and puts a quick shot on net. Lundqvist makes a pad save, kicking the puck out of harms way.

11:00- McDonagh with a hard shot and Flower makes the save! Both goalies playing at a top level!

11:55- The Pens first line gets some great chances on net, but Lundqvist shuts them down...for now.

12:27- The Rangers get another great rush up ice and a developing 2 on 1 chance, but Sill with a great back checking effort to break up the play.

15:58- The Rangers have come out with some jump in their step and getting chances. The Pens look slower, but it's still early.

18:35- The Rangers get a 2 on 1 chance and Nash fires a shot that hits the post!

20:00- The puck drops at Madison Square Garden! Time for the Pens to come out with speed and put some early ones on the board! Lets Go Pens!

The Devils are in Town!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are welcoming the New Jersey Devils to Pittsburgh! The Penguins are still having to deal with some injuries and suspended players, but they seem to be rising above this. The Penguins will have to work hard for this win tonight against the Devils, but should be able to come out with the win. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineups is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Jokinen, Geno, Megna
Conner, Sutter, Vitale

Adams, Sill, Kobasew

Defense
Maatta, Tanger
Niskanen, Engo
Despres, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 3 Devils 2

3rd Period
0:00- PENS WIN 3-2 AND SEND THE DEVILS HOME WITH A LOSS!!! MARC-ANDRE FLEURY WAS AMAZING IN THE NET AND DEFINITELY THE #1 STAR FOR THE PENS! 
0:25- The Pens PP ends! The Devils now have six players against the Pens five.

0:40- Devils empty net!

2:25- The Pens will finally get their first PP of the game as Henrique takes a seat for playing with a broken stick, big no no!

2:54- Engo fires a shot from the point and it loose in the blue paint! The Devils are able to box out Sutter!

4:15- Flower has been helping out big time with the Pens breaking out of their zone. He has been doing a good job of handling the puck behind the net (when he can), so the Devils are unable to get a forecheck going.

6:01- The Pens are still having trouble breaking out of their zone, but are working hard when they do get some time in the Devils zone.

11:26- Sid turns Zidlicky inside and out, but Sid's shot just goes wide of the net! Great stick handling by the Captain!

12:01- Flower makes another show stopping save! Brunner gets a breakaway chance, but Flower stays with him all the way and puts the glove up to stop him!

14:40- Bernier is absolutely robbed by Flower! Flower dives back and lays the battle down to deny Ryder a wide open net goal! Unbelievable save by the Flower!

15:25- Sid works hard on the boards and ends up falling, but gets the puck out to Kuni in the slot anyways! Kuni fires a shot that is just over the crossbar!

18:19- Megna with great speed through the neutral zone and puts the puck to Bortuzzo at the point. He fires a shot and the Pens look for the rebound, but the refs with a quick whistle!

20:00- It's time for the third (maybe final) period! The Pens need to get their game back on track and take it to the Devils! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period is over and the Pens have been able to hold onto their 3-2 lead over the Devils!

0:30- The Pens haven't been able to get any sustained offensive zone time and the Devils looking so much better.

2:18- Kuni gets some space and time! He fires one, but Schneider makes the save.

2:50- The pace of the game has gone to a new level. There is lots of up and down play with the neutral zone being clogged up.

5:16- The Pens and Devils are getting chances on net. However the Pens have only four shots this period to the Devils sixteen.

8:42- Despres uses some great skill to get the puck up ice and Megna comes charging down the wing with some great speed, but he is tripped up on the play!

9:45- Duper gets behind the Devils Dmen, but he is knocked off the puck. He is slow to get up and looks to be in some discomfort on the bench.

9:58- The Pens have a huge kill and Kuni is released from the box!

11:58- Kuni is now in the box for cross-checking and the Devils get a huge PP chance.

15:40- ZUBRUS SCORES! Jagr fires a bad angle shot and a battle Maatta and Zubrus block Flower's vision. The puck slowly creeps towards the goal line and Zubrus helps it over. The Devils are within one 3-2 Pens

16:36- ELIAS SCORES! Vokchenkov fires one off the boards and it's redirected by the stick of Elias. Flower's glove gets a piece, but not enough. The Devils crack the goose egg. 3-1 Pens

17:28- The Pens are able to kill the Devils PP. Flower made some huge saves to shut the door on the Devils!

19:28- The Devils will get the first PP of the game as Maatta takes a seat for high sticking. The Pens bring out their #2 ranked PK unit!

20:00- Time for the second period and the Pens need to keep pressuring the Devils! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The Pens get some great chances as the period ends and they have the lead 3-0 over the Devils!

1:13- The Devils get some sustained time in the Pens zone, but they can't capitalize as the Pens are able to clear the puck.

5:20- MEGNA SCORES!!! Despres fires one from the blue line and Schneider makes the pad save! Megna picks up the rebound, puts it around the pad of Schneider, goes off the post and over the goal line! 3-0 Pens

6:30- There is a lot of open ice for both teams right now. Shots are 6-3 in favor of the Pens.

12:05- CONNER SCORES!! Sutter passes to Conner who was all alone in the middle of the ice with speed and buries one pass the blocker of Schneider! 2-0 Pens

12:23- Neither team is getting any sustained zone time right now.

17:02- The Devils get some time in the Pens zone and get to forechecking, but the Pens are finally able to clear.

19:19- DUPER SCORES! Sid gets an outlet pass to Kuni and he flips one towards the net. The puck is loose and he tries to poke it in. Schneider defends, but Duper is able to poke it in! 1-0 Pens

20:00- The Pens are ready to take on the Devils and send them packing with a loss! Lets Go Pens! 

Black Jackets Trump Blue Jackets!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are back in Pittsburgh to play the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins have been dealt to new blows after the Boston Bruins game Saturday. The only news on Orpik is that he has been placed on IR and with a concussion injury. Also Neal has been suspended for five games for the knee hit he dealt to Marchand during the game Saturday night. The Penguins have recalled a defenseman Brian Dumoulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. A piece of good news is that Evgeni Malkin will be returing to the Penguins lineup. There is still no news on Thornton's hearing, which should be happening in the next couple days and hopefully the punishment is tough. The Penguins need to focus their attention on tonight's game and get a win against the Blue Jackets. Lets Go Pens!


The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Jokinen, Geno, Megna
Conner, Sutter, Vitale
Adams, Sill, Kobasew

Defense
Maatta, Tanger
Niskanen, Engo
Despres, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 2 Blue Jackets 1

3rd Period
0:00- PENS WIN 2-1 OVER THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS!! #1 IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE AND WINNINGEST TEAM IN THE EAST! LETS GO PENS!

0:56- CALVERT SCORES! The Blue Jackets don't go away and are able to put one in the net! 2-1 Pens

1:35- The Blue Jackets empty their net!

4:49- The Pens have a successful PK and Kobasew is released from his prison.

6:49- The Blue Jackets will finally get a PP chance as Kobasew is called for tripping.

8:50- Despres and MacKenzie are released from the box and we are back to full strength at both ends of the ice.

10:50- We will have some 4 on 4 hockey! Despres and MacKenzie take a seat in the box for roughing. Bortuzzo gets a misconduct penalty (10 minutes) and Dubinsky is sent to the locker room with a misconduct and a game misconduct.

11:08- SID SCORES!! Maatta starts the play up ice and outlets to Duper driving down the wing. He puts the puck on net with Sid and Foligno driving hard to net. It goes of Sid's knee and into the net! 2-0 Pens

14:01- The Pens are still showing life and getting chances in the offensive zone, but Blue Jackets are not letting up either.

16:55- Sill and Tropp drop the gloves! Sill gets in some good right ones and takes Tropp down!

19:04- Sid lays a saucer pass right on Kuni's stick as he is entering the Blue Jackets zone. His backhanded shot it saved by the pad of McElhinney, but gives up a huge rebound. White sweaters are around to clear the puck.

20:00- Time for the Pens to find a new level and put the Blue Jackets away! Third period time! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- The second period ends and the Pens have the lead 1-0 over the Blue Jackets!

2:09- Sid makes a great defensive play to clear the puck up ice to Duper. He rushes into the Blue Jackets zone and Sid comes down to help. They get a chance on net, but the Blue Jackets are able to clear.

4:54- Sid does an amazing job of back checking and keeping the puck in the Blue Jackets zone! Such a hard working player.

8:22- Geno passes across to Megna and he goes down to one knee, but doesn't get all of the puck on his shot as the pad is safely directed away by McElhinney.

11:47- The Blue Jackets survive another Pens PP though both Sid and Kuni had a wide open net chance, but someone the puck stays out of the net.

13:47- The Pens will now bring out their PP as Savard is sent to the sin bin for tripping.

15:44- GENO SCORES! Jokinen makes a cross ice pass to Geno, who is entering the offensive zone with speed! He puts on the after burners and blows pass the Fedor Tyutin and McElhinney's poke check fails! The Pens get the first goal! 1-0 Pens

16:45- The Blue Jackets are still getting great offensive zone time and the Pens haven't been able to solve that just yet.

18:31- Sid gets two great chances on net! His first shot goes wide of the net and then a chance on McElhinney's doorstep!

20:00- Time for the Pens to get this game back on track and take control! Second period is underway! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and we are scoreless!

1:03- The Blue Jackets kill off the Pens PP. The Pens were having trouble entering the offensive zone and sustaining pressure. The best chance was by Sutter at the side of the net as the PP ended.

3:03- The Pens are getting the first PP of the game as Calvert is called for hooking.

3:58- Kuni finds Sid trailing into the Blue Jackets zone! His slap shot screams wide of the net!

4:42- The Pens are having trouble exiting their own zone and setting up time in the Blue Jackets zone. However we are still scoreless.

7:26- Geno picks up the puck at the Blue Jackets blue line and stick handles around four players to get a backward pass to Jokinen. His shot looks to direct wide either by McElhinney or a player!

8:18- Tanger fires a hard shot from the point, but McElhinney makes the pad save.

9:27- The fourth line for the Pens gets some chances in the Blue Jackets zone. Their shots are either saved by McElhinney or blocked! Best offensive zone time the Pens have had all period.

10:52- Geno gets physical on the Blue Jackets and tries to create a chance up ice.

13:00- The Blue Jackets have been dominating in the Pens zone for the majority of the first period. Sid gets a chance up ice, but backhands one wide of McElhinney.

16:44- The Pens haven't had the puck much to start this game. The Blue Jackets are taking it to the Pens and Flower has had to make some early saves.

20:00- It's game time at Consol Energy Center! Time for the Pens to get a win against the Blue Jackets and get on a winning track! Lets Go Pens!  

After Shark Season Comes Bear Season!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are ready to battle the Bruins in Boston! The Penguins will once again be without the services of Evgeni Malkin, since he didn't make the trip. Some good news is that Pascal Dupuis practiced with the team after missing yesterday's practice with a lower-body injury. The Penguins lineup will be a game time decision. The Penguins are coming off a dominating win against the San Jose Sharks even without Malkin in the lineup. Hopefully the Penguins can keep the momentum going and take it to the Bruins! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Megna, Jokinen, Neal
Conner, Sutter, Vitale
Adams, Sill, Kobasew

Defense
Orpik, Engo
Maatta, Tanger
Despres, Niskanen

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 2 Bruins 3

3rd Period
0:00- BRUINS WIN 3-2 OVER THE PENS! THOUGHTS ARE NOT ON THIS GAME, BUT ON ORPIK! HOPE HE IS OK!

0:13- CHARA SCORES! He fires one from the point and it beats Flower up high. 3-2 Bruins.

1:28- KREJCI SCORES! Flower is screened, big time and Krejci's shot finds its way through traffic into the back of the net. 2-2 tie game.

1:30- Bruins empty their net.

2:11- Chara snaps one that hits the post and Sid gets a breakaway chance, but Rask robs him!

2:49- The Bruins have been knocking on the Pens doorstep, but Flower has been strong. Scramble ensues.

5:30- The Pens get some great time in the Bruins zone as one Bruin is without a stick. The Bruins are able to clear.

6:45- The Pens have been able to hold off the Bruins when they have a surge of offensive presence.

10:45- Neal makes an amazing move around Seidenberg, but Rask makes the pad save on his shot!

11:45- Vitale sends Miller flying behind the Bruins net! What a hit by Vitale!

14:17- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP and Flower was huge in the net!

16:17- The Bruins come out strong to start and will get a PP as Kuni is called for tripping.

20:00- Time for the third period! Lets win for our Brooks! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Pens still have the lead 2-1!

4:30- Sid gets the puck behind the Bruins net and outlets one to Kuni. The puck is lost in his skates, but Sid picks up the puck. His pass goes to Maatta, but he can't get it on-sides.

5:58- Kuni gets a breakaway after being released from the box, but Rask pokes it away!

6:36- The Bruins have a PP for 30 seconds!

8:08- 4 on 4 hockey for 1:30 as Kuni is called for slashing.

8:36- The Pens will now get a PP of their own as Iginla takes a seat for holding.

9:08- The Pens are able to keep the Bruins at bay and kill off their PP!

11:08- The Bruins are going to get another crack at the PP as Despres heads to the box for holding.

11:20- The period is moving fast and Pens having to juggle lines being down one defender.

15:16- The Bruins kill off the Pens PP. The Pens had some great chances on net and great passing, but can't capitalize.

19:16- Marchand heads to the box for high sticking and the Pens will get another PP for 4 minutes.

20:00- Second period time! Come on Pens lets win this one for Orpik! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Pens have the lead 2-1 over the Bruins, but it will be a hard one without Orpik.

0:18- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP.

2:18- Conner is in the box for high-sticking and the Bruins get their first PP.

3:54- The Pens PP ends and the Bruins are back to full strength.

6:50- NEAL SCORES ON THE PP!! Neal gets some time and space on the wing! He fires a sniper shot pass Rask! 2-1 Pens!

6:54- Neal is released from the box and the Pens have a 3 minute PP to work with.

8:54- Neal hits Marchand with a Neal and will head to the box. Thornton attacks Orpik from behind and then hits him while he is down on the ice. Medical staff and trainers come out to attend to Orpik. He is stable and ends up being taken off on a stretcher. Thornton gets a match penalty and should be ashamed!

9:47- SMITH SCORES! Smith was trailing on the play and picks up an outlet pass. He fires a quick and hard shot towards Flower. The puck finds its way to the back of the net. 1-1 tie game.

12:41- Engo and Lucic drop the gloves! It was a short fight and both had a few good swings at each other!

13:27- KUNI SCORES ON THE PP! Sid gains the zone with speed and stops! He passes the puck to Kuni by the side boards! Kuni fires a shot/pass towards the net and it deflects off Chara pass Rask! 1-0 Pens!

14:16- The Pens will get the second PP of the game as Thornton takes a seat after Orpik wouldn't give him the time of day.

15:16- Sid gets some speed through the neutral zone into the Bruins zone! Sid speeds pass Chara and then stops on the dime! Sid passes to Maatta, but Rask makes the pad save!

17:39- The Pens are unable to capitalize on the PP and Chara is released from the box.

19:39- Orpik comes out and lays a hard hit on Eriksson! Chara takes a cross-checking penalty and the Pens get an early PP!

20:00- The game is underway! Time for the Pens to take it to the Bruins and net an early goal! Lets Go Pens! 

Sharks Can't Survive in One River, Let Alone Three Rivers!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are gearing up to face the San Jose Sharks at Consol Energy Center tonight! They will be facing a familiar face in Tyler Kennedy! The Sharks have been doing well and it should prove to be a good, hard fought game for the Penguins. There is both good news and bad news on the injury font. Lets start with the bad, Evgeni Malkin will not be playing tonight. He is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury, hopefully after a few days of rest he will be good to go. Now onto the good news, first Rob Scuderi and Tanner Glass are progressing and skating with Mike Kadar. Chuck Kobasew may be returning tonight and this could spark the lineup with Malkin being out. Also, Sidney Crosby will be playing in his 500th career NHL game, so Congrats to our Captain! The Penguins will have to take it to the Sharks and out work them all over the ice! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Megna, Jokinen, Neal
Conner, Sutter, Ebbett
Adams, Vitale, Kobasew

Defense
Orpik, Engo
Maatta, Tanger
Despres, Niskanen

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play

PENS 5 Sharks 1

3rd Period
0:00- PENS WIN 5-1 AGAINST THE SHARKS!! HUGE WIN FOR THE PENS AND WHAT A OFFENSIVE GAME!

2:45- Flower has made 44 saves out of 45 shots! He has been huge in this game for the Pens.  

4:26- The Pens decide to call a timeout.

4:38- The Pens have been playing smart and still pressuring the Sharks in the offensive zone.

8:56- Tanger gets a breakaway, but misses the net! It looks like his stick was whacked at the last minute, so he didn't get a great shot off!

9:30- Flower makes a pad save as Boyle was screening him!

12:44- Niskanen is released from the box and the Pens are back to full strength!

14:44- Niskanen is headed to the sin bin for tripping and the Sharks bring out their PP.

16:30- TANGER SCORES!!!!! Tanger fires a shot from the point and it finds its way between the pad and arm of Stalock! His 50th career goal! 5-1 Pens!

16:48- Flower continues to be strong in the net to start this period!

19:48- Duper is not out on the bench for the Pens to start the third period.

20:00- It's time for the Pens to finish up their Shark fishing! The Sharks switch goalies and put in Stalock in! They need to keep up the pressure and continue to take it to the Sharks! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Pens have the taken the lead 4-1 over the Sharks!

2:15- Sid sets up Maatta and he drives to the net. He makes a stick move around a Dman and backhands one. Niemi gets a piece of it with his glove and directs the puck just wide of the net!

3:17- Vitale takes Duper's spot on Sid's line.

4:00- Megna heads down the runway to the locker room during the commercial break, but looks to be just a equipment issue. Duper has been missing from the bench.

6:01- Flower goes post to post with his pads and denies the Sharks once again! Be huge this period as the Sharks have 24 shots this period.

8:06- The Pens kill off the Sharks PP and their best penalty killer by far was Flower! Huge saves and has been shutting the door on the Sharks!

10:06- Neal is called for interference and the Sharks are going on the PP.

10:33- HERTL SCORES! Hertil fires one and Flower makes the first save, but the puck just sneaks under his pad over the goal line. 4-1 Pens!

12:30- KUNI SCORES ON THE PP!!!! Sid passes up to Neal! Neal drives to the net and the puck wonders off his stick! Kuni picks it up and roofs it! 4-0 Pens!

12:44- The Pens will bring out their PP unit again as McCarthy heads to the box once again, this time for tripping!

14:33- KUNI SCORES!!! The Pens come into the Sharks zone and Sid has the puck! He puts a shot on net, but Niemi comes up with the save! Kuni kicks the rebound up to his stick and backhands one into the net! The Pens extend their lead 3-0!

14:50- Flower makes some more huge saves and the Pens turn around to get a rush! Niemi with a save on Sid who was knocking on the door!

15:14- The Pens kill the Sharks PP!

15:30- Flower shuts the door on the Sharks and was doing some snow angels in the process!

17:14- Niskanen is taking a seat now for interference and the Sharks get a PP chance.

17:26- MEGNA SCORES!! The Pens get a 3 on 2 rush and Megna holds the puck! Instead of passing the puck he rips one over the blocker of Niemi! The Pens now lead 2-0!

19:33- DUPER SCORES! The Pens rush up ice and Duper passes the puck to Sid, but it's behind him! Sid gets the puck anyways and sets up Orpik for a blast from the point! Duper deflects the puck over the shoulder of Niemi! The Pens break the ice and lead 1-0!

20:00- The Pens are back on the ice to start the second period! The Pens will try to break through and keep up the shots! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- That is it for the first period and we are scoreless! It was a face pace first period and doesn't seem to be changing!

0:33- Sid drives down the center and stops on a dime. He steps up the trailing Engo for a scoring game, but Niemi steers it over the net.

2:00- This has to be one of the fastest games this season. Up and down hockey and each team getting some time in offensive zones.

5:58- Conner comes flying down the wing and snaps one over the net! This is a very fast pace game!

7:30- Orpik just laid out Desjardins by the benches! Sent both players flying!

9:50- The Sharks get a 3 on 2 chance, but Flower stretches out the pad to make the save! The Pens gather up the loose puck and clear it.

12:02- The Sharks have killed off the Pens PP. Niskanen ringed one off the post and Niemi barely made the save on Neal's laser shot.

14:02- The Pens will get the first PP of the game as McCarthy is sent off to the box for hooking!

14:54- Niemi with a huge save on Megna! Megna, Jokinen, and Neal line is getting some good chances when they come out.

16:09- The Sharks get quite a bit of time in the Pens zone. The Pens were strong on defense and were able to clear the puck out for a change.

18:28- The Pens come out with some speed and Sid's line gets some chances on net early!

20:00- The puck has dropped at Consol Energy Center! Time to go Shark fishing! Lets Go Pens! 

The Penguins Battle in the Coliseum!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are gearing up for battle in the Coliseum against the New York Islanders! The Penguins are coming off a great road trip to the Sunshine State beating both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. The Penguins have some more great news as Evgeni Malkin was named the second star of the NHL, so congrats to Malkin! The Penguins have had some a couple of days off to rest and should be ready to take it to the Islanders. The Penguins had some good news on the injury front as Kobasew participated in full practice. The Penguins have juggled their lineups at practice and it will all be a game time decision. It's almost game time and the Penguins look ready to play! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Conner, Sutter, Ebbett
Sill, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Tanger
Maatta, Niskanen
Despres, Engo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 3 Islanders 2

OT Period
1:50- SID SCORES AND THE PENS WIN 3-2 IN OT!!! Sid slipts the defense and stick handles like a magician! He puts the puck over the pad of Nilsson and into the net!

3:23- The Pens PP ends and Vanek is set free!

3:42- Tanger with a great shot on the side, but Nilsson is there to make the stop.

4:46- The Pens have a PP for 1:23!

5:00- Time for overtime! 4 on 4 hockey for 13 seconds and then Pens PP!


3rd Period
0:00- That does it for regulation! The Pens and Isles are still tied 2-2 and are headed to OT!

0:23- Vanek is now in the box for slashing! 4 on 4 hockey for 23 seconds!

1:47- Geno and Tavares exchange hits and words! Geno ends up in the box for cross-checking and the Isles get a late PP.

4:44- Geno and Clutterbuck are released and the Pens surge up ice!

6:44- Nilsson absolutely robs Neal at the side of the net! Geno pokes at the pad of Nilsson and a scramble ensues in front of him! Geno and Clutterbuck end up in the box and we have 4 on 4 hockey!

9:23- Both teams are back to full strength and Flower made some strong saves during that 4 on 4 chance. Tanger goes down hard into the boards, but looks to be ok.

11:23- Orpik and Isles Martin both head to the box! 4 on 4 hockey time!

12:20- SID SCORES ON THE PP!! Geno shoots the puck, but it's blocked! He picks it back up and pass across to Sid, right in his wheelhouse! Sid rips one right through the five hole! 2-2 tie game!

13:07- Nielsen gets a breakaway and Tanger takes a penalty! The refs call a penalty shot! Flower denies Nielsen with an outstretched pad!

13:18- Ness is off to the sin bin for high sticking and the Pens will get a PP! Time to tie it up boys!

14:41- The Pens have been bringing it to the Isles and attacking them! The Isles relying heavily on Nilsson as the Pens continue to pressure them.

16:32- Tanger fires another shot wide of the net! Tanger has been knocking on the door, itching for a goal!

19:03- Sid works his magic and fires a hard shot into the crest of Nilsson!

20:00- The Pens are back on the ice for the third period! Time to take the lead and put the Isles away! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Pens are within one! 2-1 Isles

0:15- NEAL SCORES ON THE PP! Geno dishes out a pass to the short side to Neal! Neal buries the puck into the back of the net! The Pens cut the Isles lead by half! 2-1 Isles

0:44- Tavares skates to the box for cross-checking and the Pens will get a PP!

1:22- The Pens put the two-headed monster on the ice. Neal has just been everywhere on the ice and doing all, including laying out Isles who get in his way.

3:11- The Pens kill off the Isles PP and hold them to no shots!

5:11- The Isles will now get a PP chance as Neal gets an elbowing penalty.

6:17- Sid takes down Tavares and gets the puck away from him. The Pens are able to clear the puck and start up ice.

7:52- Tanger fires a shot from the point and Jokinen gets a piece to redirect it. It beats Nilsson, but he is saved by the post!

8:41- Sid makes a beautiful dish pass through the blue paint to Tanger and he pulls the trigger! Nilsson makes the save and Sid tries to jam in the rebound. Nilsson lays down on the goal line to kept the puck out.

9:31- Nilsson pokes the puck away from Geno, but Neal is right behind him! He takes a quick shot, but Nilsson is able to keep the pads together.

11:32- Engo sends Clutterbuck flying into the boards!

14:00- Nilsson playing strong in the net and the Pens have yet to figure out how to get one pass him.

17:50- Niskanen fires a shot up high and it bounces off the back way to the top/back part of the net. Nilsson hurries up to cover the puck.

18:37- The Pens PP comes to an end and the Isles are back to full strength.

19:55- The Pens now have a regular PP!

20:00- Time for the second period! The Pens have a 5 on 3 PP for 5 seconds and then a regular PP for 1:28! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Isles have the lead 2-0. They are lucky that Nilsson has been strong in the net when needed.

0:37- Tanger is high sticked by Ness and the Pens will have a 5 on 3 PP for 42 seconds!

1:55- The Pens will bring out their #1 ranked PP as Vanek takes a seat for holding.

2:30- Okposo fires a shot that rings off the post!

4:24- Duper has returned to the bench!

5:13- Duper has headed down the runway to the locker room. I am not sure why, but will give an update once I do.

5:23- Geno drops off a pass to Sid, who was flying into the Isles zone! He fires a shot up high, but Nilsson makes the shoulder save!

7:05- OKPOSO SCORES! Okposo gets space and fires a shot, which Flower only gets a piece of, but it's not enough. It squeaks between his arm and body over the goal line. 2-0 Isles

10:27- OKPOSO SCORES! The Pens turn over the puck and Okposo gets a chance down the wing with Tavares driving the center. Okposo backhands one to the net and Tavares drives into Flower along with Tanger. The puck finds its way under the pad of Flower and the Isles lead 1-0.

10:42- Sid carries the puck into the Isles zone and passes to Duper coming down the wing. Nilsson puts the pads together to stop Duper's slap shot!

15:30- Neal stays strong on the stick as he carries the puck into the Isles zone to get a chance on net. Nilsson makes the save and holds for a faceoff.

17:29- Conner battles in the corner and carries the puck to the front of the net, trying to jam in the puck. Nilsson stands strong on the post.

20:00- The battle has begun at the Coliseum! Time for the Pens to take it to the Isles! Lets Go Pens! 

Battle in the Sunshine State!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are in the Sunshine State to take down the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. The Penguins dealt the Lightning a losing hand with a 3-0 win and Flower earned a second shutout this season. Sidney Crosby earned his 700th career point with three assists during the Lightning game and Flower earned his 26th career shutout. The Penguins looked good and shut down the Lightning. I was in attendance and will be posting pictures and video from the game! Now the Penguins want to finish off their Florida trip with a win against the Panthers tonight! The lineup is game time, but Zatkoff starting looks to be the only change to the lineup! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Conner, Sutter, Ebbett
Adams, Vitale, Megna

Defense
Orpik, Tanger
Maatta, Niskanen
Despres, Engo

Zatkoff in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 5 Panthers 1

3rd Period
0:00- PENS WIN 5-1!!!! THE PENS HAVE SWEEP THE SUNSHINE STATE!!!!!

1:00- The Panthers crash the Pens zone, but the Pens take it to the Panthers!

3:04- Panthers with a 2 on 1 chance. Gomez is robbed by the pad of Zatkoff! Zatkoff keeps his pad strong as Hayes whacks at the rebound chance!

3:16- Ebbett sets up Tanger on the wing, but Clemmensen makes the pad save!

5:28- Tanger drives to the net and the Panthers response. Tanger's helmet comes off and a scramble ensues in front of Clemmensen!

7:50- Zatkoff with a great save and then stacks the pads to redirect the rebound chance up high over the net!

10:35- Neal whips a shot, which Clemmensen gets a piece of it to direct it wide. Such a hard shot by Neal.

11:54- The Pens are getting pressure in the Panthers zone and defending the Panthers well to hold their strong lead.

13:50- JOKINEN SCORES!!!! Geno makes a backwards pass to Jokinen in the slot! Jokinen fires one pass the glove of Clemmensen! Geno with his 4th point of the night and the Pens extend their lead 5-1 over the Panthers!

14:24- This period has a good pace to it, just like the other two periods. The Panthers getting some time in the Pens zone, but the Pens with great defensive effort!

17:23- Winchester with a chance in the slot, but Zatkoff puts it into the corner.

20:00- Third period is underway! Time for the Pens to finish the Panthers off...even more! Thomas has been pulled and Clemmensen is in the net! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period comes to an end and the Pens had a crazy finish! The Pens have the lead 4-1!

1:38- NEAL SCORES!!!! Geno gets the puck to Neal as Thomas is scrambling in the net! Neal evaluates the puck over Thomas and into the net! 4-1 Pens!

2:07- UPSHALL SCORES ON THE PP! Upshall with some speed, receives a pass on this stick. He moves the puck to his backhand and puts it behind Zatkoff. 3-1 Pens

3:19- Kuni is sitting for hooking and the Panthers will get another PP chance.

4:29- The Pens ice the puck and call a timeout as a result.

5:24- Zatkoff still looking sharp in the net for the Pens! Showing more confident with every save!

6:31- Conner and Sid get a chance up ice. Conner slides a pass over to Sid, but it somehow eludes Sid's stick!

9:45- The Panthers score a goal, but the refs review it. The goal is overturned as the Panthers kicked the puck in! The score remains 3-0 Pens!

10:36- Duper gets a hard shot off as Sid drives the net! He just misses the rebound chance! The Pens 1st line is feeling it!

12:37- GENO SCORES!!! Geno carries the puck up ice and passes to Maatta as the Pens enter the zone! Maatta gives it back to Geno! He keeps his head up and stick handles one around Thomas! 3-0 Pens!

13:50- The Pens 4th line with some great pressure in the Panthers zone. As they change, the Panthers are able to clear.

15:00- Despres and Niskanen have looked good together, really working well together.

16:54- Looks to be another fast pace game with few stoppages to start.

20:00- Lets get the second period started! The Pens need to get more shots on net and pressure the Panthers! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The first period comes to an end and the Pens emerge with the lead 2-0! Zatkoff was huge in the net as the Panthers out-shot the Pens 15-6!

1:02- The Pens with another great PK! Lets stay out of the box from now on boys!

2:30- The Panther fire on net, but Zatkoff makes the save. He falls, but still makes the saves. Huge saves and the Pens collapse on net to help him out. Finally they are able to clear the puck out of harms way.

3:02- The Panthers will get their third PP of the game as Sid sits for interference.

3:29- Zatkoff with a quick pad save. He has looked sharp to start this game.

4:19- The Pens kill off the Panthers PP once again.

6:19- The Panthers will get a PP as Geno is called for hooking.

8:40- VITALE SCORES!! The Pens come crashing into the Panthers zone! They puck the puck on net and a mad scramble ensues! Vitale whacks at the puck and puts it over the goal line! The Pens are up 2-0!

9:15- KUNI SCORES ON THE PP! The Pens dump in the puck and Thomas is caught behind the net! The Pens forecheck and put the puck in front! Kuni slaps one into the open net! 1-0 Pens

9:49- The Pens kill off the Panthers PP and will now have a PP chance! Kulikov heads to the sin bin for tripping.

11:45- The Panthers will get the first PP of the game as Jokinen is sent to the box. The Pens were caught with too many men on the ice.

12:13- Zatkoff losses his stick, but he gets to the post in light speed pace to make a save! Great save!

13:46- This game has a good pace to it and few stoppages. Both teams are getting time and space, defensive look to start.

16:36- Tanger is back on the ice for his shift, looks to be ok. The Pens cycling the puck well in the Panthers zone and get a chance on net.

18:20- Tanger blocks a shot and it hits his knee. He goes to the bench in some pain.

20:00- Game time! Time to finish off the Sunshine State teams! Lets Go Pens!  

Maple Leafs Blow into Pittsburgh!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in town to play the Penguins tonight at 7:30pm. The Penguins are dealing with some more injuries to their lineup both on offensive and defense. Beau Bennett has undergone wrist surgery and will be out 4-10 weeks. The Penguins were dealt another blow on the injury front, Paul Martin suffered a fractured tibia during Monday nights game against the Bruins when he blocked a shot. He continued to play with the injury, which shows how tough hockey players are. Martin will be out 4-6 weeks with this injury. The Penguins have recalled players from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to combat the injury list. Jayson Megna, Chris Conner, and Simon Despres have the honor of being called up. Also, the Penguins changed up their lines during practice and were trying to see how everyone would fit in. This game is going to be hard work for the Penguins, but with everyone working together and playing their game they should come out with the win against the Maple Leafs. As always, Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Conner, Sutter, Ebbett
Adams, Vitale, Megna

Defense
Orpik, Tanger
Maatta, Niskanen
Despres, Engo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 6 Maple Leafs 5

Shootout
GENO SCORES AND THE PENS WIN 6-5 OVER THE LEAFS! FANTASTIC COMEBACK WIN BY THE PENS!!!!!!

Clarkson is denied by the pad of Zatkoff!

Sid stick handles around Bernier's poke check and scores!

Bozak is stopped by Zatkoff!

Jokinen is denied by Bernier!


OT Period
0:00- We are headed to a shootout!

1:30- Sid and Geno are working hard and winning some hard puck battles.

3:09- Despres fires a shot from the point that goes wide. It was a rocket of a shot.

5:00- Time for OT! Lets Do This Pens! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- The Pens tied the game up 5-5 and they take this game to OT!

1:39- With time whining down the Pens call a timeout.

2:20- The Pens are getting good pressure on the Leafs and playing a smarter defensive game.

4:13- Sutter brings the puck to the front of the net, but Bernier is able to cover for the whistle.

6:11- The Pens are knocking on Bernier's door! Geno, Jokinen, and Neal getting some huge chances on net! The Pens now have 43 shots!

8:16- Sid and Kuni get somewhat of a two on chance! Sid passes to Kuni, but Bernier robs him with a pad save!

12:19- GENO SCORES!!!!! Kuni flies down the wing and passes to Sid, driving to the net! He tries to shove the puck under the pad of Bernier and Geno comes in to help! He pushes Bernier off the puck with his stick and puts the puck into the net! 5-5 tie game!

12:53- The Pens give a great defensive effort and kill off the Leafs PP!

14:53- Geno is headed to the box and the Leafs will have a PP in 11 seconds after some 4 on 4 hockey.

15:40- NEAL SCORES ON THE PP!!!!! Neal recieves a pass in his wheel house and burns Bernier on the glove side! The Pens are within one goal! 5-4 Leafs! Pens still with a PP.

16:42- Van Riemsdyk holds up Tanger and he heads to the box for hooking. 5 on 3 PP for the Pens for 54 seconds.

17:48- The Pens will be getting another PP chance as Smithson is headed to the box for holding.

20:00- Third period is underway! The Pens need to stop turning over the puck and keep the play in the Leafs zone! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- The second period comes to an end and the Leafs still have the lead 5-3 over the Pens.

0:04- BOZAK SCORES! The Pens turnover the puck on a rushed play before the period ends. The Leafs lead by two goals again, 5-3 Leafs

4:40- TANGER SCORES ON THE PP!!! Tanger fires a shot from the point it finds its way between Bernier's pads! The Pens are within one point! 4-3 Leafs

5:15- The Pens are getting a PP as Holland is headed to the sin bin for interference.

6:45- Both teams are back to full strength.

8:45- Sid and Phaneuf are in the box for roughing and we have some 4 on 4 hockey!

8:50- Phaneuf and Sid battle. This ends up in the two teams exchanging words and shoves.

10:10- The Pens score, but the goal is called back as a result of a high stick by Geno on the play. I don't agree, Sutter may have touched it and then it would be a good goal.

11:33- GENO SCORES ON THE PP!! Sid passes to Tanger at the point! Tanger puts the puck in the wheelhouse of Geno! Geno fires a shot against the grain and on one knee into the top corner! 4-2 Leafs

11:43- Kuni draws and penalty on Gunnarsson for interference. The Pens get a another PP chance.

12:35- Despres comes into the Leafs zone and fires a slap shot. Bernier makes the shoulder save.

14:08- The Pens PP doesn't do much and the Leafs easily kill. The Pens were passing to much on that PP.

16:08- Kadri bulldozes Zatkoff behind the net and is sent to the box for goalie interference. The Pens will get a PP chance.

16:29- The Pens survive the Leafs PP, they had some help from the goal post!

18:29- Neal is called slashing and the Leafs get a PP chance.

19:18- KESSEL SCORES! Tanger is beaten and Kessel puts a beautiful shot on net, which Zatkoff had not chance to save. 4-1 Leafs

19:40- VAN RIEMSDYK SCORES! There was a miscommunication between Tanger and Flower behind the net. The Leafs take advantage and Van Riemsdyk puts one under Flower's pad. Flower is pulled for Zatkoff. 3-1 Leafs

20:00- It is time for the second period! The Pens need to put pucks on net and outwork the Leafs! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Leafs have the lead 2-1 over the Pens, but they out-shot the Leafs 17-10.

1:36- Maatta fires a shot from the point that just barely goes wide of the net. Needed some more organization on that play.

2:28- The Pens have had some good pressure, but seem to be over passing. They need to shoot more pucks on net if they want to regain the lead.

6:04- The Pens are dominating with puck possession, but are behind in this game. The Pens have been in this situation before.

8:19- KADRI SCORES! The Pens are caught up ice on a rush, leaving Engo all alone in the defensive zone. The Leafs get a 3 on 1 chance and Kadri capitalize. The Leafs now take the lead 2-1.

11:31- Kessel lets go of a sneaky shot, but Flower tracks the puck to make the pad save.

14:50- VAN RIEMSDYK SCORES ON THE PP! Van Riemsdyk is able to redirect the puck under the pad of Flower and this game is tied up 1-1.

14:59- The Leafs will get the first PP of the game as Despres is called for interference.

16:05- Sid sticks handles in a phone booth in front of the net and shoots one backhanded. Bernier makes the pad save.

18:03- CONNER SCORES! Sutter goes into the corner to fish out the puck and gets it Ebbett. He passes across the goal mouth to Conner, who roofs one! 1-0 Pens

20:00- The puck has dropped at Consol Energy Center! It's Hockey Night in Pittsburgh! Lets get to work tonight Pens and head to Florida with a win! Lets Go Pens

The Penguins Land in Boston!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins have landed in Boston to face the Bruins at TD Garden. The Penguins are coming off a loss to the Montreal Canadiens, it was a hard fought game, but the Canadiens were able to hold off the Penguins. They are in Boston and hope to come out with a win tonight! To help with this, the Penguins have recalled forwards Zach Sill and Andrew Ebbett from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL). Also, Beau Bennett has been place on injured reserve, his injury has not been disclosed. Glass is also out of the lineup for the Penguins tonight. On another note, the NHL announced that Evgeni Malkin was their first star of the week and congrats to Malkin for his hard work. The Penguins will have to work hard and keep the puck in the Bruins zone tonight! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Gibbons, Sutter, D'Agostini
Sill, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Maatta, Tanger
Niskanen, Engo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 3 Bruins 4 OT

OT Period
4:26- The Bruins come out of this game with the win 4-3 over the Pens. Was a hard fought game for the Pens, but the Bruins take this one.

4:26- KRUG SCORES! The Pens let Krug walk in and give him a lane. He rifles one over the shoulder of Flower.

5:00- Here we go! The Pens have taken this game to OT and now they need to finish it! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are headed to OT!

0:00.2- SID SCORES!!! Neal shuffles the puck and it hits Kuni! Kuni backhands the puck to the net and Sid puts the loose puck in the net with 0.3 seconds left! We are tied 3-3!

1:10- The Pens have an empty net!

2:00- The time is the enemy of the Pens as it whines down.

5:13- CHARA SCORES! Chara fires a hard shot from the point and is redirected by the stick of Sid over the shoulder of Flower. The Bruins retake the lead 3-2.

5:52- Flower snaps out the pad to make a save on Iginla's backhander!

6:23- The Pens are able to clear the puck and get a rush up ice after a great pad save by Flower, which was through traffic.

8:51- NEAL SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT!! Jokinen feeds another great pass to Neal and he snaps one up over the shoulder of Rask, it rings off the top corner post!! The Pens have tied this game 2-2!!

9:53- The Pens have been winning puck battles on the boards, but Rask has been outstanding for the Bruins along with Flower for the Pens.

12:50- Gibbons battles off the boards with the puck and gets it to the doorstep of Rask for Duper, who fires a shot, but Rask is strong in the net.

14:43- Neal gets behind the defense and gets a chance! His shot goes off a defense stick and it's glove by Rask. Great chance for the Real Deal!

16:50- Orpik comes flying to lay a huge hit on Paille and separates him from the puck. The Pens start the puck up ice.

20:00- Third period time! The Pens need to keep chipping away at the Bruins and putting pucks on net! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period is over and the Pens have cut the Bruins lead by one. Shots are 20-13 in favor of the Pens.

2:05- The Pens have put some pucks towards Rask, but he has matched each of them with a save, even getting help from the crossbar.

4:11- Neal with a slap shot that rings off the post!

4:41- Bergeron snaps one from the point and Flower is able to steer it to the corner.

6:12- Neal goes behind the net and passes to Maatta at the point. His shot makes it through traffic and Rask gloves it up for a faceoff.

9:18- The Pens still have the advantage shot wise with 18 to the Bruins 11.

10:41- Duper fires a shot and Rask makes the save. Kuni crashes the net for the rebound, but Rask gets a piece and falls. Sid reaches for the puck, but Chara barely beats him to sweep it out of his reach!

15:40- The Pens have showed some life to start this period. They have had some good chances.

19:23- NEAL SCORES! Jokinen wins a puck battle off the boards and outlets one to Neal! Neal snipes one pass Rask! The Pens are within one, 2-1 Bruins.

19:39- Tanger is back on the ice to start the second period.

20:00- It is time for the second period! The Pens need to come out and get an early one to start this period! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The first period ends and the Bruins have the lead 2-0 over the Pens.

0:30- Tanger is headed down the runway to the locker room, he was limping.

1:50- The Pens get some pressure in the Bruins zone again. Geno gets the puck and puts it toward Rask, but it goes wide.

4:17- SMITH SCORES ON THE PP! The Bruins have a crisp passing play and Smith is left wide open to put on over the pad of Flower. Just like that the Bruins are up 2-0 over the Pens.

4:26- The Bruins will now have a chance at a PP as Duper takes a seat for hooking.

4:58- The Pens have showed dominate throughout this game, but the Bruins are the ones leading this one. Strange turn of events.

7:33- ERIKSSON SCORES! Orpik fans on his shot attempt up ice and Eriksson makes him pay. He makes a move to get the puck to his forehand and puts it pass Flower. 1-0 Bruins

10:11- The shots are 10-2 in favor of the Pens, showing early dominance in this game.

11:34- Sutter gets speed down the wing and cuts to the center of the ice. Sutter flings a backhander towards the net and Rask makes the save up high.

13:18- The Bruins are able to survive the Pens PP, but the Pens have some good pressure early in this game. Rask has matched them so far.

14:26- Geno enters the Bruins zone and just puts them to waste. He walks around Chara like nothing, but Rask bails out Chara with a pad save.

15:18- Marchand gets a high sticking penalty and the Pens will get the first PP of the game.

16:23- Adams gets a rush up ice after the Bruins had some good offensive zone time. His shot is grabbed up by Rask and he waits for the whistle.

18:13- The Pens have a strong start to the period! Sid strips Chara of the puck and sets up Kuni. His first shot goes off the side of the net and regains the puck. Rask is there to make the second save on Kuni.

20:00- The puck drops at TD Garden! The Pens face the Bruins! Time to come out fast and strong! Lets Go Pens!