United States Olympic Hockey Team Calls on Ray Shero and Dan Bylsma

By MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has been named as Associate General Manager of the United States Olympic hockey team, along with Penguins’ coach Dan Bylsma being named as the team’s head coach.

Pittsburgh will be represented at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, not just on the ice, but behind the bench, and from up in the boxes.

Ray Shero will be serving behind David Poile, the General Manger for the Nashville Predators, as he is expected to be named the team’s general manager.

Poile and Shero are not strangers, since Shero served with the Predators for eight years, under Poile.

The official announcements have not been made, but will happen in New York on Saturday.

Congratulations to both Ray Shero and Dan Blysma. They deserve to be recognized for their hard work and should make the United States proud. The gold medal is starting to look promising for the United States. 

Three-Year Contract Extension for Chris Kunitz

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

On Thursday, July 27^th, it was announced by the Penguins general manager, Ray Shero, that Chris Kunitz and the Penguins have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension.

The contract has an average annual value of $3.85 million and will start next season and run through until the 2016-17 season.

This past season was one of his best seasons, as he lead the team in goals (22) and power-play goals (t-9).

He didn’t stop there, coming up second on the team in points (52), game-winning goals (t-5), and a plus-minus rating of +30. It was his second straight season topping the 50-point mark (fifth time in his career) and became the sixth time he has recorded 20 goals.

Kunitz has come to be known as part of the top-line for the Penguins, playing on the wing to center Sidney Crosby. Many contribute his success to playing on a line with such a dynamic player as Crosby. This can be true on some occasions, but Kunitz has been productive with Crosby in and out of the lineup.

Kunitz has become a big contributor on the Penguins. I have to say, Shero did some great deal making, as it looks like he got Kunitz at a steal of a price. I think it shows just how much Kuntiz wants to stay in Pittsburgh, and that he loves playing for the Penguins. 

2013 Penguins Preseason Schedule!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins have released their preseason schedule for the 2013-2014 upcoming hockey season. The Penguins will start on a Sunday, September 15th as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets, on the road. Their first home game for the preseason will be on September 16th and they will take on the Detroit Red Wings.

For the full lineup of the Penguins preseason schedule, look at the 2013 preseason page.

Countdown to September 15th has officially
begun!

Evgeni Malkin to Stay in Pittsburgh as a Penguin

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

On Thursday, June 13th, 2013 the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin have agreed to a new eight-year contract extension that is worth $76 million and is a cap hit of $9.5 million per year.
Malkin still has a year left on his current contract and this new contract extension will take effect in the 2014-15 season, running through to the 2021-22 season.

Malkin was happy to have this deal done, keeping him in Pittsburgh. It’s no secret that Malkin has loved Pittsburgh from the moment in stepped on the ice as a Penguin, which was in October of 2006.

“I think my first year when I came, I saw how people liked me and how people are happy to see me here. I remember my first game when I stepped on the ice and everyone stood up and started clapping for me. My heart pushed me so hard. It’s an unbelievable memory,” expressed Malkin.

Malkin has won many awards as a Penguin, the most prized one being the Stanley Cup.

The Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero commented on the deal with Malkin, “(Malkin) made it very clear, which I was happy to hear, that this is where he wanted to play and if we could possibly make it work, he would love to sign an extension…He certainly has, like all our players and all of us, room for improvement. But he’s 26 years old and I believe his best days could be ahead of him. So, really, really happy to have him under contract, he’s a huge part of our franchise. It’s a good day for the Penguins and Evgeni and his family. Look forward to having him back and continuing to improve upon his game on and off the ice.”

I have to say, I am very happy to hear this news. I am not shocked by any of this and knew that Malkin (Geno) would be a Penguin for life. It’s something special, when a team can draw such amazing players to its franchise. A franchise in which players fall in love with everything from the organization, teammates, coaches, owners, fans, and the city itself.

Ray Shero has a lot of hard decisions ahead of him this off-season and it’s a short one at that. It will be interesting to see what Shero does next. I would think that the Penguins would be focusing on getting Kris Letang a new contract, as he is entering his final contract year with the Penguins.

The Penguins Ink Bylsma to a Two-Year Contract Extension

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero announced on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 that they have signed head coach Dan Bylsma to a two-year contract extension. This contract will take him through to the 2015-16 season. Bylsma still has one year remaining on his current contract as head coach.

In addition, assistant coaches Tony Granato and Todd Reirden were given contract extensions.

Penguins GM Ray Shero stated, “I believe in Dan Bylsma and I believe in stability with our coaching staff…Dan is one of the top coaches in the NHL. His record speaks for itself. We fell short of our goal this year, and we’re all disappointed in that, but I believe – and our ownership believes – that Dan is the man to lead us into the future.”

I have to say I agree with this move. I think Bylsma is a great coach and can lead this team to another Stanley Cup. One thing that really stands out for me is how Bylsma still holds the respect and confidence of the players. The players were quick to say they didn’t deliver in the Boston series and to support their coach, when they were questioned about his leadership and decisions.

The Penguins have had some amazing success under the coaching of Bylsma, but he has lead them through some difficult times. When most coaches would have failed with the major injuries plaguing the team, but he kept the team going.

Bylsma is a top NHL coach and his record with the Penguins speaks for itself. He will lead the Penguins to another Stanley Cup, it’s only a matter of time.

Penguins Have Their Backs to the Wall...Time to Fight Back! Game 4

The Pens are on the edge of the abyss and the Bruins are trying to push them over tonight. The Pens played a much better game in Game 3, but it wasn't enough as the Bruins won in double overtime to take a 3-0 series lead. The Pens are going to have to step their game up to an inhuman like level to extend this series and keep themselves alive in the playoffs. The Pens are going to have to get some more from everyone, including their stars Sid and Geno. The defense is going to have to been flawless and Vokoun needs to keep playing well. He was the only thing keeping the Pens alive in Game 3. The offense is going to have to keep bodies and traffic in front of Rask. They need to disrupt his play in the crease anyway they can and this should lead to some dirty goals, at this point they need it. They need to get in the Bruins, especially Rask's faces and show them they will not go quietly, they are going to fight and take this to a game 7.

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Cooke, Geno, Neal
Bennett, Sutter, Iginla
Morrow, Adams, TK

Defense
Orpik, Engo
Martin, Tanger
Murray, Niskanen

Vokoun in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 0 Bruins 1

3rd Period
0:00- Bruins win 1-0 and sweep the Pens. Nothing else to say.

1:31- Pens with empty net.

3:20- Time is the enemy of the Pens right now.

5:36- The Pens PP ends.

6:36- Pens with a PP now.

7:36- Horton to the box now and some 4 on 4 hockey. Then the Pens will have a PP for 1:02.

8:39- Tanger is going to the sin bin and the Bruins will get a PP.

9:44- Orpik with a shot from the point and Rask with the pad save, no one there for the rebound chance.

12:09- The Pens have had a few chances, but can't get any behind Rask. The Pens are going to have to play dirty in front of him to get one past him.

14:59- MCQUAID SCORES! He gets time and space, he puts it up high pass the glove of Vokoun. 1-0 Bruins.

17:20- The Pens get a chance and the rebound just tickles away from them.

20:00- Third period time! The Pens have to get some dirty goals and way more traffic in front of Rask! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and we are still scoreless!

1:00- The Pens with some good pressure on the Bruins.

3:37- Vokoun makes a great glove save!

6:05- Sid with speed and a shot, but Rask saves it.

9:33- The Pens with a huge PK effort to kill off the Bruins PP.

11:33- The Bruins PP comes out as Morrow is sent off to the box for hooking.

11:55- The Pens PP ends.

13:55- Pens getting a PP as Marchand is headed back to the box for cross-checking.

14:30- Back to full strength.

16:30- Some 4 on 4 hockey as Marchand and Niskanen both get roughing penalties.

18:02- Bennett lays out a Bruin! What a hit by Beau!

20:00- The second period is underway! The Pens have to get traffic in front of Rask and get some dirty goals! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

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

2:19- Vokoun makes a save and covers for a faceoff in the Pens zone.

4:50- Sid gets Jagr to turn over the puck at the Pens blue line. Sid and Tanger rush up ice, Tanger takes a quick shot that Sid tries to redirect, but Rask makes the save.

6:02- Vokoun with a great save on a sharp angled shot.

8:38- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP. They need to take that momentum and put one behind Rask.

10:38- The Bruins are now getting a PP as the Pens are caught for too many men on the ice. Pens need to kill this one big time.

10:59- Neal fires a shot that goes wide of the net.

12:20- Sid with a chance in the ice all alone, but it's deflected up high into the netting.

13:28- The Pens 4th line starts things off. Sid comes back on the ice and takes the puck to the net. Pens crash, but the puck stays out.

15:25- The Bruins kill off the Pens PP. Sid was interfered with a goes down hard, the trainer is talking to him on the bench.

17:25- The Pens are getting a PP as Lucic goes to the box for unsportsmanlike conduct and the Pens need to capitalize on this PP...big time.

20:00- The puck has dropped on Game 4! It's do or die now for the Pens and they have to deliver a huge game! Lets Go Pens! 

Penguins Desperate to Right this Series! Game 3

The Pens are down 2-0 in this series, losing both their home games to Boston. After Game 2, the Pens better show up a totally different team. It was one of the worse games I have ever seen the Pens play, there aren't words to truly describe it. They did everything wrong and not one person on the team played very well (not even well). You couldn't blame anything on the goal tending, because the team in front of the net was far from our great Pens team we have seen in the past. It was a meltdown, but now it's time for the Pens to either put up or get their tee times ready. I still believe the Pens can pull themsleves out of this hole. They have all the talent in the world on their roster, a deep defense, and good goalies. Now they have to play like it and work hard. They can start by putting lots of pucks behind Rask and keeping pucks out of their net.

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Cooke, Geno, Neal
Bennett, Sutter, Iginla
Morrow, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Tanger, Niskanen
Murray, Engo

Vokoun in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 1 Bruins 2

2nd OT Period
4:41- BERGERON SCORES! Bruins win in 2nd OT 2-1 and take a 3-0 series lead. This is not good.

4:58- Sid digging deep and in beast mode. Amazing shift.

5:58- Adams hits a post after a shot from the slot.

8:50- Back and forth hockey right now. Both teams fighting.

10:16- Vokoun makes a huge save on a Bruins 2 on 1 chance!

12:20- Iginla fights his way to the front of the net and makes a diving shot, but he can't put it in the net.

14:13- The Pens PP ends.

16:13- Bruins get a too many men on the ice penalty and the Pens get a PP. They need to end this game here and now.

16:50- Vokoun with a huge save. He has been simply amazing, words can't describe.

19:30- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP.

20:00- The second OT period is underway! The Pens still need to keep the pressure up, kill this PP, and end this one early! Lets Go Pens!


OT Period
0:00- First OT period is over and we are still tied 1-1!

1:37- The Bruins with a late PP as Geno is sent to sit for delay of game. This is the biggest PK the Pens have had all season long.

2:00- The Bruins spending way to much time in the Pens zone and it needs to be the other way around.

4:00- Engo just whips Lucic off the face of this Earth. Good, solid hit.

5:07- Duper with a shot and Pens can't get to rebound. Story of this game.

6:34- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP!

8:34- Orpik with a high sticking penalty and the Bruins with a PP! Another massive PK for the Pens.

9:33- The Pens PP is kill off by the Bruins. They need to shoot more and stop with the cute play attempts.

11:33- Kelly goes to the box for tripping and the Pens get a PP. This would be a great time for the PP to capitalize.

12:25- The Pens are working so hard in the Bruins zone and winning puck battles. They just can't put the puck behind Rask.

14:28- Neal with speed, but he is dragged down.

16:58- The teams are back to full strength.

17:39- Tanger turns over the puck and Horton with a breakaway chance, but Vokoun comes up with a huge save!

18:58- Geno lets go of a quick, sneaky shot that Rask somehow saves. Cooke and Lucic both get roughing penalties and some 4 on 4 hockey.

20:00- Time for OT! The Pens need to keep up the pressure and not let up on the Bruins! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are headed to OT! 1-1 tie game!

0:16- The Bruins ice the puck and call a timeout.

0:30- The Pens have been crashing the net like crazy. Bruins somehow avoid danger.

4:00- Geno fires on in the slot and it hits the post!

5:36- The Pens kill off another Bruins PP. Amazing PK effort.

7:36- Duper is sent to the box and the Pens with a massive PK. The series and season could be on the line.

11:33- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP with a huge PK. They need to take this momentum and turn it into a Pens goal.

13:33- Murray is headed to the box and the Bruins with a PP. This is a huge PK for the Pens.

16:14- Both teams are at full strength. Orpik hits the post. Tanger had some chances and the Pens crashed the net. Rask make the unreal saves.

17:46- Martin has been impressive. His plays and puck handling/movement have been very good.

18:14- Bennett and Sid both with amazing chances. Rask saves Bennett's shot and Sid's shot goes off the post and Rask covers the rebound chance. Marchand and Kuni in the box, some 4 on 4 hockey

19:19- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP.

20:00- Time for the third period! The Pens need to keep the pressure up and kill off this 42 second Bruins PP! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- The second period is over and it's a 1-1 tie game.

1:19- The Bruins now get a PP chance as Iginla is sent to the box for tripping.

3:50- Geno takes the puck away and gets space. He goes to the net, but Chara knocks the puck just off his stick so his shot is off. Iginla can't find the rebound.

7:10- The Bruins kill yet another Pens PP. The Pens needed to shoot the puck more on that PP.

9:10- The Pens get another PP as Bruins get a too many men on the ice penalty.

11:08- KUNI SCORES!!! Martin starts the play and works it behind the Bruins net. He puts an outlet pass to Kuni and he doesn't miss this time! Kuni ties this game up 1-1!

13:34- The Bruins kill off the Pens PP. The Pens had so many chances on net and couldn't put one in. Bennett forced his way to the front of the net, but couldn't put the puck around the pad of Rask.

15:34- The Pens get another PP as McQuaid goes to the box for boarding.

16:16- The Pens PP comes to an end. The Pens need to get more traffic in front of Rask and get players to the rebound chances.

18:16- The Pens are getting a PP as Krejci goes to take a seat for roughing.

18:56- Malkin's line get some chances on net and the Pens are pressuring the Bruins in their own zone. Nice start for Pens.

20:00- Second period is underway! Pens need to get traffic in front of Rask and fight dirty to puck the puck behind him! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Bruins lead 1-0!

2:00- Vokoun comes up with a huge save. Saving the Pens right now.

2:26- The Pens PP comes to an end. Amazing chances, but they couldn't turn it into a goal.

4:26- Horton goes to the box and the Pens get a huge PP. They need to capitalize on this one.

5:30- The Pens have put some pucks on net and are shooting the puck. Rask has had the answer, so far. Vokoun has been solid since the first goal, the Pens need him to continue to do that.

8:29- The teams are back to full strength. Martin with a chance in the slot area, but it's deflected out.

10:29- Vitale gets a roughing penalty and Boychuk with an interference penalty. 4 on 4 hockey.

10:40- Vokoun with a great save to keep this game within one.

16:16- Geno passes to Neal in the slot and he whips one, but Rask makes the pad save.

13:50- Sid with a great pass to Kuni, who fires a shot that is saved by Rask.

16:29- Vokoun makes a nice glove save. Going to need a huge game from him.

18:18- KREJCI SCORES! Horrible defense, horrible goaltending, and just plain horrible play by the Pens. Niskanen and Tanger miss communicate and Krejci puts its in the five hole of Vokoun. 1-0 Bruins

20:00- The puck has dropped on Game 3! The Pens need to get some pucks behind Rask and keep them out of our net, along with playing a full 60 minutes! Lets Go Pens!

Penguins Look to Rally Back in Game 2!

The Pens were shutout 3-0 on Saturday during the first game of the series and now trail 1-0 in the series. However, the Pens are ready to bounce back in this game and tie the series up before heading off to Boston. The Pens let their emotions get the better of them, including out star players, but they should tighten things up tonight. They need to stay calm, control the puck, make good passes, keep Boston out of their zone, and mostly importantly put pucks behind Rask!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Neal, Geno, Iginla
Cooke, Sutter, Morrow 
Jokinen, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Tanger, Niskanen
Murray, Engo

Vokoun in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 1 Bruins 6

3rd Period
0:00- Bruins win 6-1 and take a 2-0 series lead over the Pens! Really not much you can say after that horrible performance by the Pens. They need to bring it in Boston. Time to put up or shut up!

1:21- BOYCHUK SCORES! The Pens are walking zombies and Boychuk takes advantage. 6-1 Bruins

6:30- Engo and Lucic are released from their boxes.

9:30- Engo and Lucic in the box with matching penalties.

10:34- The Pens PP ends and they have crashed the net. How the puck stays out is unreal. Morrow is down behind the net...holding his head.

12:34- Lucic sits for interference and the Pens will get a PP.

14:37- The Pens have had some great chances in front of the Bruins net at times, but somehow can't get the puck behind Rask.

19:32- BERGERON SCORES! The Bruins win an offensive zone faceoff and have some amazing puck movement. Bergeron is wide open at the side and blast one into the net. 5-1 Bruins

20:00- Third period is underway! The Pens need to pull their head out of their butts and play like the team they really are! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Bruins still lead 4-1!

1:06- The Pens get some amazing chances in front of the net and crash it for the puck, but no goal

3:15- The Bruins ice the puck and call a timeout. Martin fires a shot from the blue line, but Rask makes the gloves save.

6:06- The Pens PP comes to an end. Just a horrible PP for the Pens, only had one good chance.

8:06- The Pens get their first PP as Marchand is headed to the box for tripping on Sid.

10:24- Sid's line gets some great time in the Bruins zone, but they can't get much on the net.

13:33- The Pens get a few chances on net, but nothing solid enough. They need to work harder to get a puck behind Rask and especially need better puck management.

17:19- Flower with two saves so far. The Pens really haven't gotten any time in the Bruins zone...they really need this to start digging themselves out of this hole.

20:00- Time for the second period! The Pens better step it up a lot of levels and put lots of pucks behind Rask! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Bruins lead it 4-1.

0:08- MARCHAND SCORES! The Pens loss a battle on the boards and Marchand gets room up the wing. He blows one past the glove of Flower. 4-1 Bruins.

0:33- SUTTER SCORES!!! Cooke passes it up to Sutter and he gets some room. He fires one pass the glove of Rask and into the top corner of the net. 3-1 Bruins.

3:37- KREJCI SCORES! The Bruins school the Pens in their own zone and Krejci blows one pass the glove of Vokoun! Bruin go up 3-0. THE FLOWER IS COMING IN!

5:23- HORTON SCORES! Tanger with a horrible giveaway, trying to go up the ice, but the Bruins turn over the puck. Horton picks up the rebound in the blue paint and puts it in the wide open net. 2-0 Bruins

5:30- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP.

7:30- Geno takes a shot in the slot area and Rask makes the save, Iginla can't find the rebound! Orpik goes to the box for elbowing and the Bruins get the first PP of the game.

8:32- Vokoun with some nice saves, but giving up rebounds. The Pens are able to keep the puck out of the net.

12:30- Iginla with a nice takeaway in the Pens zone to get the play moving up the ice.

14:32- Cooke just laid out Kelly! A solid hit in the neutral zone by Cooke.

16:18- The Pens get some time in the Bruins zone, but the Bruins are able to block the Pens shots before they can get to the net.

19:32- MARCHAND SCORES! Sid mishandles the puck at the Boston blue line and Marchand is able to get a breakaway. He puts one over the glove hand of Vokoun. 1-0 Bruins early in this game.

20:00- The puck has dropped on Game 2 at Consol Energy Center! The Pens need to come out hard and put some pucks behind Rask early! Lets Go Pens! 

Round 3 Begins! Penguins Host the Bruins!

The Pens have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, just one round away from the Stanley Cup Finals! The Pens are hosting the Boston Bruins tonight at Consol Energy Center and look to get this series going in their favor. The Pens and Bruins have history and play each other hard, so this should be a good series. The Pens are a deep team, but so are the Bruins. Hopefully the Pens come out with speed, play physical, and get to working hard from the start and keep it up.

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Duper
Iginla, Geno, Neal
Cooke, Sutter, TK
Morrow, Jokinen, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Tanger, Eaton
Murray, Niskanen

Vokoun in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 0 Bruins 1

3rd Period
0:00- That's it! Bruins win and take a 1-0 series lead over the Pens. THIS IS NOT OVER BY ANY MEANS! BE READY MONDAY, PENS ARE COMING FOR YOU! 

1:50- Sid to the box for slashing and Seguin with no penalty after slashing Sid back. Bruins PP for the rest of the game.

7:00- Sid gets another chance on net, but it's saved by Rask. Rask has been solid in the net for the Bruins and has kept the Pens from getting any pucks in the net.

11:00- Sid gets a huge chance, but Rask is quick to get over and make the save.

12:09- HORTON SCORES! Horton is left alone at the side of the net and puts one in a wide open net. 3-0 Bruins.

15:56- KREJCI SCORES! Vokoun makes the initial save, but Krejci puts in the rebound as Tanger and Vokoun get tied up on the play. 2-0 Bruins.

18:29- The Pens PP comes to an end. Morrow with a chance, but it's redirected wide of the net.

20:00- Third period time! Come on Pens put the puck behind Rask! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and things blow up. Geno and Bergeron drop the gloves, Geno levels him. Everyone else is having words.

0:29- Marchand drills Neal in the boards. He only gets a 2 minutes. Pens PP.

2:30- Vokoun has made some amazing saves in this period and the Pens have had some chances on net, but can't get it pass Rask!

6:55- The Bruins kill off the Pens PP.

8:55- The Pens will get a PP as Horton goes to the box for slashing.

13:28- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP. Morrow took Cooke's place on the PK. Great work by the PK, now time to get some pucks on Rask!

16:28- Bruins now with a 3 minute PP.

18:28- Cooke lays a hit on McQuaid behind the Bruins net. Cooke gets a game misconduct along with a 5 minute roughing major penalty and is done for this game. Kelly with roughing penalty. 4 on 4 hockey.

20:00- Second period is underway! The Pens need to come out hard and get some pucks behind Rask! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The first period ends and the Bruins have the 1-0 lead. The Pens had an crazy chance as the period came to an end as the puck tickled across the goal mouth!

1:03- The Pens kill off the Bruins PP. Another great job by the PKers.

3:03- The Bruins will get their 2nd PP of the game as Orpik is sent off for interference.

5:36- The Bruins PP is killed off by the Pens. Great PK effort by the Pens.

7:36- The Pens will go on the PK as Sid takes a seat for interference.

11:37- KREJCI SCORES! Krejci whips one and it's redirected by the skate of Martin and it tickles through the five hole of Vokoun. 1-0 Bruins with the early lead.

14:06- The Pens PP comes to an end. Great looks at the net, Sid and Geno were outstanding as usual.

16:06- The Pens are getting the first PP of the game as Krejci is sent to the box for tripping on Geno!

18:31- The Pens with a great start to this game. Sid lets go of a wicked backhanded shot that hits the post! Then Kuni has a amazing chance in front of the net, all alone, but the puck wonders off his stick!

20:00- The puck has dropped on the Eastern Conference Finals! The Pens need to come out with speed and out work the Bruins! Lets Go Pens!