Lets Make Columbus Set Sail!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Pittsburgh Penguins could close out their Round One opponents tonight with a big win over the Columbus Blue Jackets! The Penguins have battle to get the 3-2 lead in the series. It has been a hard fought battle between the two teams. The Blue Jackets have showed they are a desperate team and been an aggravating opponent for the Penguins. In Game 5, the Penguins played their game during the second and third period of the game. Hopefully, they can bring that same type of work effort for the entire Game 6 tonight and send the Blue Jackets to the golf course. On the injury front, Brooks Orpik (who missed Game 5) was the only Penguin absent from the morning skate today. Orpik was replaced by Robert Bortuzzo, who did a great job and it was his first NHL playoff game. The Penguins have to play the full 60 minute game tonight and play their game. They can't let the Blue Jackets get under their skin and get them off their game. They have to have good puck management and puts puck on net! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards


Kuni, Sid, Stempniak
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Bennett, Sutter, Vitale
Glass, Goc, Adams

Defense
Martin, Tanger
Maatta, Niskanen
Scuderi, Bortuzzo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 4 Blue Jackets 3

3rd Period
0:00- THE PENS WIN 4-3 AND WIN THE SERIES 4-2!!!! THEY MOVE ONTO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE 2014 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS TO FACE THE NEW YORK RANGERS OR PHILADELPHIA FLYERS! GREAT JOB BY FLOWER! HERE WE COME STANLEY! 

1:51-Blue Jackets with an empty net.

1:52- The Pens are down two centermen and looking to close this one out as time whines down.

4:47- FOLIGNO SCORES! Blue Jackets fire from the blue line and Foligno is left all alone to redirect the puck pass Flower. 4-3 Pens.

6:06- ANISIMOV SCORES ON THE PP! The Blue Jackets keep the puck in and Anisimov fires one from the blue line passed a screened Flower. 4-2 Pens!

7:15- Martin is called for tripping and the Blue Jackets will get their fifth PP of the game.

9:24- The Pens PP comes to an end.

9:39- TYUTIN SCORES A SHORTHANDED GOAL! The Pens start to play defense on the PP and Tyutin fires one pass a screen Flower. 4-1 Pens!

11:24- Wisniewski sits for roughing up Bennett and the Pens head right back onto the PP.

11:37- The Pens PP ends and Sid rings another one off the post!

13:37- Dubinsky takes a tripping penalty and the Pens get a PP to work with.

15:52- The Pens kill off another Blue Jackets PP.

17:52- Vitale and Comeau have a violent knee-on-knee hit. Both end up being helped to the locker room. Vitale gtes the penalty and Blue Jackets will have the PP.

19:21- The Pens PP comes to an end.

20:00- Third period! Pens PP for 35 seconds! Lets make Columbus sail! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and Pens lead 4-0 over the Blue Jackets!

0:58- Sid is released and the Pens have a PP.

1:24-  4 on 4 for 24 seconds as Johansen sits for interference.

2:58- Sid gets a slashing penalty and the Blue Jackets head back onto the PP. Dumb penalty for the Captain to take.

4:38- GENO SOCRES!!!! HAT TRICK!!!! Geno and Kuni get a 2 on 1 chance! Geno holds and goes to one knee to rip a shot pass the blocker of Bobrovsky! 4-0 Pens!

6:04- The Pens kill off the PP and Glass is released. Sutter was hurt on the play and heads down the runway to the locker room. He needed help walking.

8:04- The Blue Jackets are getting another PP opportunity as Glass takes a seat for boarding.

8:48- Pens are giving the Blue Jackets no time or space. Sound game play by the Pens.

10:53- Flower has been solid in the net and coming up with big saves when he is called upon!

12:09- The Pens have playing a sound puck management game. So much better than previous games and they look to be in a good grove right now.

15:05- Tanger is playing an amazing game. He is on it tonight!

19:26- SUTTER SCORES!!! Sutter forces a breakaway and Stempniak is released, which creates a 2 on 0! Sutter holds and roofs the puck! 3-0 Pens!

19:32- Pens kills it!

20:00- Second period time! The Pens have to kill off a Blue Jackets PP for 28 seconds! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Pens lead 2-0 over the Blue Jackets!

1:32- Blue Jackets get a PP chance as Stempniak takes a hooking penalty.

1:55- Flowers stands strong in the net and gets the rebound chance!

4:42- The Pens are winning puck battles, forechecking, and back-checking! Playing a hard game.

6:47- GENO SCORES ON THE PP!! SECOND OF THE NIGHT!! Niskanen holds in the puck to keep things alive! Sid gets the puck and passes off to Geno in the slot! Geno snaps one right off the post and into the net! 2-0 Pens!

7:19- The Pens get the first PP of the game as Foligno heads to the box for roughing.

8:05- The Pens are making sure the Blu Jackets don"t get second chances om Flower. One shot and done (out of the defensive zone).

10:48- GENO SCORES! Sid takes the puck around the Blue Jackets zone and snaps a pass to Kuni! Kuni makes a pass trough the goal mouth to Geno, who wrist one pass Bobrovsky! 1-0 Pens!

13:48- Vitale and Sutter with great forechecking efforts. Bylsma putting Sid and Geno together.

16:01- Both teams have had a good start. The Pens need to withstand the home team pressure in the beginning then bring it.

20:00- The Pens need to get to their game and keep it up for the full 60 minutes! Time to close this one out Pens! Lets Go Pens! 

Time for Simple Hockey!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are ready to take on the Blue Jackets in Game 4 of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Columbus! This series has been an interesting one as the team that gets a 3-1 lead ends up losing in the end. Last game Columbus took a commanding lead of 3-1 over the Penguins, but the Penguins push back and had a great comeback. The Penguins have not had any chances except that Brain Gibbons skated with the team yesterday, but not today. The rest of the lineup looks to be the same as Game 3. The Penguins need to play simple hockey, use good puck management skills, and keep the pressure on the Blue Jackets. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:


Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Stempniak
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Megna, Sutter, Bennett
Glass, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Maatta, Niskanen
Scuderi, Tanger

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 3 Blue Jackets 4 OT

OT Period
0:00- Blue Jackets score and they win 4-3 in overtime. The series is tied up 2-2. The Pens got the lead and play a lazy game. Flower made a huge mistake, but the Pens did nothing to pick it back up. The Pens have to do some searching and bring it in Pittsburgh.

19:21- The Blue Jackets have a strong start and Flower holds down the fort!

20:00- Overtime has started! The Pens have to put pressure on the Blue Jackets and score early! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are headed to OT as the Blue Jackets have tied it up 3-3.

0:22- DUBINSKY SCORES! The Blue Jackets dump in the puck and Flower goes behind the net to play the puck. He miss plays the puck and Dubinsky puts it in the wide open net. 3-3 tie game.

1:00- Blue Jackets with an empty net!

5:09- The Blue Jackets are pushing, but Flower is standing strong in the net as the Pens are holding onto their 3-2 lead.

7:46- The Pens PP comes to an end.

9:46- Glass is tripped up by Wisniewski and the Pens get a huge PP chance.

10:00- Calvert gets behind the Pens defense and Calvert's shot rings off the crossbar. That was a close one.

10:38- The Pens are playing a more defensive game as the Blue Jackets are looking to tie this one up.

14:52- Jokinen snaps one from a snap angle and Bobrovsky has some trouble with the save.

18:53- The Blue Jackets have come out with speed to start the third. The Pens need to match it and step it up.

20:00- Time for the Pens to put this game away as the third period starts! They have to get to their game and suffocate the Blue Jackets in their own zone! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- The Pens kill off another Blue Jackets PP as the second period ends. Pens still lead 3-2 over the Blue Jackets.

2:00- Niskanen skates to the box and it will be the fourth consecutive Pens penalty. Blue Jackets right back to the PP.

2:23- The Blue Jackets get a 3 on 2 chance, but Flower makes the pad save!

4:10- The Pens kill off the rest of the Blue Jackets PP and Sutter is set free.

5:40- JOHANSEN SCORES ON THE 5 ON 3 PP! Dubinsky passes across the goal mouth to a wide open Johansen who puts it in the open net. 3-2 Pens.

6:34- Sutter receives a delay of game penalty and the Blue Jackets get a 5 on 3 PP for 2 minutes.

8:07- Stempniak heads off for high sticking and the Blue Jackets get a four minute PP as blood was drawn on the high stick.

9:18- Blue Jackets kill off the Pens PP and Prout is released from his prison.

11:18- The Pens are getting a PP chance! Prout is sent to timeout for high sticking.

14:39- The Blue Jackets are starting to create more pressure in the offensive zone. The Pens need to limit the turnovers, which are giving the Blue Jackets some good scoring chances.

16:37- Geno starts the play up the ice and passes the puck off to Neal flying down the middle along with Vitale. Bobrovsky is able to make the save on Neal's wrister.

20:00- Second period time! The Pens have to stay focus and not let up on the Blue Jackets! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Pens have the lead 3-1 over the Blue Jackets!

0:42- Flower makes a huge pad save!

3:21- JENNER SCORES ON THE PP! The puck is fired from the slot area and Jenner is screening Flower. It goes off the body of Jenner and up over Flower into the net. Pens still lead 3-1.

4:10- The Blue Jackets now have a PP for 1:30.

4:45- Neal heads off to the box now for interference and some 4 on 4 hockey for 35 seconds.

5:12- Now the Pens will have a extended PP as Savard goes for slashing and Kuni for embellishment.

6:10- The Pens will get another PP chance as Anisimov takes a seat for hooking.

8:50- NEAL SCORES!!! Jokinen wins a battle in the slot area of the offensive zone! He puts it up to Neal at the side of the net and he rifles one pass Bobrovsky! 3-0 Pens!

9:21- KUNI SCORES ON THE PP!! The Pens win the faceoff in the offensive zone back to Niskanen at the blue line! He fires the Nisk-Cannon and Kuni redirects it right in front of Bobrovsky! 2-0 Pens!

9:55- MacKenzie takes a tripping penalty and the Pens get their first PP opportunity of the game.

10:01- Geno makes his way through three checks on the boards to gain the offensive zone creating a 2 on 1 chance. No one can stop him!

12:02- The Pens with a successful kill of the Blue Jackets PP and Jokinen is released.

13:51- ADAMS SCORES A SHORTHANDED GOAL! The Pens get a 2 on 1 chance with Sutter and Adams on the penalty kill! Sutter backhands one over to Adams who rockets a shot pass the shoulder of Bobrovsky! The Pens open up the scoring! 1-0 Pens!

14:02- Jokinen heads to the box for hooking on Jenner and the Blue Jackets get the first PP of the game.

14:42- The Pens have had a better start to this game then the last one. Cycling through the lines and getting some pucks on net.

20:00- The puck has dropped and Game 4 is on! The Pens have to get to their game and play simple hockey! Lets Go Pens! 

The Penguins are in Columbus!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins traveled to Columbus on Easter Sunday as they are getting ready to take on the Blue Jackets tonight at 7pm. The Penguins recalled Chris Conner from Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins as Gibbons is unlikely to play due to an undisclosed injury he suffered in game two. There have been some more changes to the Penguins as Blysma has decided to change up the power play configuration. Instead of four forwards and one defender, but has changed to three forwards and two defenders. The Penguins played another hard fought game and lost in overtime to the Blue Jackets. The Penguins had some major issues on the special teams as their power play was only able to capitalize once. Hopefully the new change up will give the Penguins power play a much needed boost. Marc-Andre Fleury was amazing in the net, but the Penguins need to manage the puck better and play a more complete defensive game. The Penguins will have to battle in a loud and excited arena tonight. Lets make the arena go silent! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Bennett
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Megna, Sutter, Stempniak

Glass, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Maatta, Niskanen
Scuderi, Tanger

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 4 Blue Jackets 3

3rd Period
0:00- THE PENS WIN 4-3 AND TAKE GAME 3 AND A 2-1 SERIES LEAD OVER THE BLUE JACKETS! GREAT COMEBACK BY THE PENS AND FLOWER STOOD STRONG! LETS GO PENS! 

1:00- Blue Jackets have an empty net.

1:58- The Pens PP is killed off by the Blue Jackets.

3:58- Wisniewski heads to the sin bin for slashing Geno and the Pens get a big PP.

5:07- The Pens come up with a huge kill and Flower stands strong in the net.

7:07- Tanger is sent to the box for hooking and the Blue Jackets get a huge PP chance.

11:45- MAATTA SCORES!!!! The Pens dump in the puck and battle with simple hockey! Maatta gets the puck in the slot area and fires a rocket shot! It goes off a Blue Jacket and into the net! The Pens lead 4-3!

12:56- STEMPNIAK SCORES!!! Kuni enters the zone and passes the puck up to Stempniak flying towards the net! He snaps one past the blocker of Bobrovsky! The Pens tie it up 3-3 and Stempniak scores his first playoff goal!

14:07- SUTTER SCORES!! The Pens stay with the play and Bennett puts the puck to Martin at the blue line! The Pens create traffic and Sutter is able to direct Martin's shot past Bobrovsky! 3-2 Blue Jackets.

15:54- Martin falls on a defensive play, but Flower comes out with a huge poke check to bat the puck away.

18:56- ATKINSON SCORES! Dubinsky beats Tanger and puts the puck to a Atkinson who is left all alone. He puts it pass Flower. Blue Jackets take back their two goal lead 3-1.

20:00- Third period time and this is going to be wild! The Pens have to manage the puck and get pucks on net! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Pens cut the Blue Jackets lead in half 2-1.

0:00.7- ORPIK SCORES! The Pens battle for the puck and get it out to the slot area to Orpik! Orpk holds and turns to fire a shot right pass Bobrovsky! The Pens cut the lead in half! 2-1 Blue Jackets

2:16- Neal is released and we are back to full strength.

2:43- 25 second Blue Jackets PP.

4:17- 4 on 4 hockey for 1:30 as Neal takes a stupid penalty.

4:43- The Pens are getting a PP chance as Foligno is headed off to the box for unsportsmanlike conduct.

5:05- The Pens lost some of their momentum after the Blue Jackets got a PP. They are turning over the puck way too much.

9:09- The Pens come up with a huge PK and Flower made a great save.

11:09- Scuderi takes a stupid penalty for interference and the Blue Jackets get another crack at the PP.

11:57- The Pens are starting to push it! Neal fires a shot, but Bobrovsky robs him with a glove save.

13:01- The Pens come up with a huge PK on the Blue Jackets PP.

15:01- The Blue Jackets are going onto the PP as Niskanen takes a seat for cross-checking.

16:03- The Blue Jackets kill off another Pens PP.

18:03- Jenner is off to the box for goalie interference. Another Pens PP.

19:52- The Pens PP has ended.

20:00- Time for the second period! The Pens have a short PP for 8 seconds to start! Lets set the tone early Pens! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and the Blue Jackets have the lead 2-0 over the Pens.

0:27- The Pens have had four shots, but Blue Jackets blocking chances and Bobrovsky with the saves.

1:52- The Pens are going right back onto the PP as Johansen sits for holding.

2:20- The PP for the Pens comes to an end.

4:20- Anisimov heads to the sin bin for a delay of game penalty and the Pens get a PP chance. Time to capitalize Pens!

5:18- The Pens crash the Blue Jackets net and Bobrovsky is able to hold down the fort. Then Flower makes a huge point blank at the other end of the ice!

9:15- Sid's line had some good time in the offensive zone, but Bobrovsky and the Blue Jackets defense holds them off.

12:05- Neal gets a bouncing puck behind the Blue Jackets defense, but Bobrovsky comes up with the pad save.

13:38- The Pens PP comes to an end. Had some good chances, but Bobrovsky makes the saves.

15:38- The Pens will get a huge PP chance as Savard is called for hooking. They need to capitalize and get back in this game!

16:42- JOHNSON SCORES! The Pens are unable to get the puck out of their zone. Johnson is able to get space and puts one home. 2-0 Blue Jackets.

18:22- JENNER SCORES! The Pens turn over the puck and Flower makes the first save, but Jenner gets the juicy rebound. He puts it into the net. 1-0 Blue Jackets. The Pens have to wake up!

20:00- Time for the Pens to quiet this Columbus arena! Time for great puck management and fore-check! Lets Go Pens! 

Wave That Penguins Terrible Towel!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are back at Consol for Game two against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs! The Penguins were able to come out victorious on Wednesday and lead the series 1-0. However the Penguins had to dig themselves into a hole giving the Blue Jackets an early lead, but they battled back to get the 4-3 win. The Penguins have to come out ready to battle and put shots on net. They need to forecheck and keep the puck behind the Blue Jackets defense, which will wear them down and fast. The Penguins welcomed back Evgeni Malkin on Wednesday and he contributed right away with an assist on the Penguins first goal. It's time to take a 2-0 series lead and head to Columbus ready to sweep the Blue Jackets! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Gibbons
Jokinen, Geno, Neal
Bennett, Sutter, Stempniak

Glass, Vitale, Adams

Defense
Orpik, Martin

Maatta, Niskanen
Scuderi, Tanger

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 3 Blue Jackets 4 2OT

2OT Period
18:50- CALVERT SCORES! The Blue Jackets keep the puck in the Pens zone. Calvert is left all alone and puts in the rebound chance. Blue Jackets win 4-3 in double overtime. This series is tied 1-1.

19:27- The Pens PP ends.

20:00- The Pens have a 33 second PP to work with! Lets end this game early Pens! Lets Go Pens!


OT Period
0:00- We are still tied up 3-3 and headed to a second OT!

1:27- Comeau takes his seat back in the box for interference and the Pens get a huge PP chance.

3:45- Stempniak gets a chance at a rebound after Bobrovsky makes a save on Sid's shot! The Pens can't get the puck to go in the Blue Jackets net.

5:27- The Blue Jackets use their timeout.

7:35- The Pens PP is over and Johnson is released.

9:35- Johnson visits the box for hooking and the Pens now have a PP chance.

12:35- Everyone is fighting for every inch of ice in this first OT.

16:10- The Pens kill off the Blue Jackets PP and Flower stood strong in the net.

18:10- Martin is heading off for high sticking and the Blue Jackets get a huge PP opportunity.

20:00- Well three periods wasn't enough for the Pens and Blue Jackets! Time for OT! Lets Go Pens!


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

2:32- Just an update: Gibbons hasn't returned since he left the ice in the first period.

6:01- JOHNSON SCORES ON THE PP! Johnson picks up the loose puck in front of the net and bangs one home. 3-3 tie game.

6:22- The Pens kill off the 5 on 3 and Blue Jackets with normal PP.

6:29- The Blue Jackets will get a 5 on 3 PP for seven seconds and then a normal PP as Tanger goes off for interference.

8:22- A PP is coming to the Blue Jackets as Scuderi goes off for tripping.

10:32- Flower is just playing an unbelievable game and holding down the fort for the Pens.

12:51- The Pens come up with a huge PK on the Blue Jackets! Flower had some unreal saves on that PK!

14:51- Adams is going off to the sin bin for high sticking and the Blue Jackets are getting a huge PP chance.

16:58- The Blue Jackets kill off another Pens PP. The Pens PP looked better this period, much better than the second period.

19:05- Dubinsky heads off to the box for boarding and the Pens get a PP.

20:00- Third period is underway! The Pens need to get back to grinding and work hard to put the Blue Jackets back on their heels! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Pens still have the lead 3-2 over the Blue Jackets!

0:45- The Blue Jackets hit the post!

2:37- The Pens seem to weather some of the Blue Jackets storm, but need to find the rhythm from the beginning of the game. Flower has been their saving grace for the Pens.

5:23- The Blue Jackets get some huge offensive zone pressure going and Stempniak clears the puck out of desperation, but they ice the puck. Bylsma calls a timeout.

9:19- The Pens PP is over and Comeau is back out of the box.

11:19- Comeau is going back to the box this time for tripping and the Pens get another PP chance.

11:35- The Pens PP ends.

12:29- CALVERT SCORES A SHORTHANDED GOAL! The Blue Jackets pressure the points and the Pens turnover the puck. Only Niskanen is back and the Blue Jackets get a 3 on 1 chance. Flower cheats a little and Calvert rips one over his glove side. 3-2 Pens.

13:35- Comeau takes a roughing penalty in the offensive zone and the Pens head back onto the PP.

15:46- The Blue Jackets are able to kill off the Pens PP.

17:46- Umberger heads to timeout for cross-checking and the Pens get a PP as a result.

18:00- The Blue Jackets PP comes to an end! Flower made some unbelievable saves on the PP! Just unreal PK effort by the Flower!

20:00- Time for the second period! The Pens need to keep up the pressure and not let up! Blue Jackets with a PP to start as Kuni is in the box! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The first period has come to an end and the Pens have the lead 3-1 over the Blue Jackets!

2:08- NISKANEN SCORES ON THE PP!!! The Nis-Cannon has fired once again and Bobrovsky is helpless to stop it! 3-1 Pens!

2:39- The Pens will get another PP as Dubinsky is sent to sit for slashing.

3:47- The shots are 13-2 in favor of the Pens! This game has a good pace on it and the Pens need to keep up the pressure along with good puck management.  

4:59- Tyutin is released and the Pens PP comes to an end.

6:59- The Pens will now get a chance at the PP as Tyutin takes a holding penalty.

8:15- Gibbons heads off to the locker room after getting an elbow to the head on a play.

9:47- Geno passes the puck off to Jokinen as they enter the offensive zone. Jokinen fires a sharp angle shot and Bobrovsky makes the glove save.

14:52- JOHANSEN SCORES ON THE PP! Johansen gets space in the slot and is able to whip one pass Flower. The Pens lead is cut in half. 2-1 Pens

15:36- GIBBONS SCORES A SHORTHANDED GOAL!! Gibbons shoots out of a cannon to blow pass Wisniewski! He stick handles, tricking Bobrovsky and puts it under his pad! 2-0 Pens!

15:51- The Blue Jackets will get the first PP of the game as Vitale is sent to the sin bin for goalie interference.

16:29- GIBBONS SCORES! Sid gets space and takes the puck into the Blue Jackets zone with a one on one chance! He circles around the net and outlets to Niskanen at the blue line! Nis-Cannon fires and Gibbons gets a piece of it to direct it pass Bobrovsky! 1-0 Pens

17:40- The Pens have come out with speed to start this game and are establishing their hits. They are going after the Blue Jackets and seem to have better puck management.

20:00- The puck has dropped on Game 2! The Pens need to come out with speed and keep the puck in the Blue Jackets zone! Lets Go Pens! 

2013-14 Regular Season Comes to an End!

The Penguins celebrate Tanger's goal / Pittsburgh Penguins

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

Tonight will mark the final regular season game at Consol Energy Center for the 2013-14 season. The Penguins will be facing the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the playoffs and will have home ice advantage! The Penguins held an optional skate this morning as they faced the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday afternoon. It was a hard fought game, but the Flyers came out on top with an overtime win. Evgeni Malkin, Joe Vitale, and Chris Conner participated in the morning skate. Coach Dan Bylsma commented that the players, “did not technically rejoin the team for practice. They just went out as a part of the optional morning skate.” He still has no definite answer on if those players will be playing in the first round of the playoffs. The Penguins recalled Chuck Kobasew from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins. The Penguins have had an incredible season even with all the man loss games they have had, which ends up being the most in the NHL. I can't wait for the start of the regular season, but the Penguins need to end this regular season on a good note! Lets Go Pens!

Martin carries the puck / Pittsburgh Penguins

Forwards
Kuni, Jokinen, Neal
Bennett, Gibbons, Stempniak
Pyatt, Megna, Kobasew
Zolnierczyk, Adams, Glass

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Scuderi, Tanger
Despres, Maatta

Zatkoff in the cage!

Play By Play
Pens 2 SENS 3 SO

Shootout
The Sens beat the Pens 3-2 in a shootout win! It was a boring game, but now we are headed to the playoffs! See you all on Wednesday as the Pens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh in Game 1 of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs!

Spezza scores!

Jokinen is poked check.

Turris scores!

Bennett goes first and is stopped by Lehner.


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

1:34- Tanger has been playing a good game and looks ready for the playoffs!

3:57- Bennett feeds the puck to Kuni who is breaking towards the net, but Lehner makes the pad save.

5:00- Well this game will have to be decided with extra time! The Pens need to end this early and put one behind Lehner! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are headed to OT! It's still 2-2 after 60 minutes.

0:31- Martin rips a shot from the point and Kobasew redirects the shot, but Lehner stops the puck.

2:07- The Sens seem to be double shifting Chris Neil, which is weird. He is creating all kinds of trouble and been going after the young defensemen like Maatta. Glass is not liking it at all and they have words.

3:58- Gibbons has been battling throughout this game tonight. He had a great chance on the rush, but Lehner closes the pads to make the save on his shot.

7:42- Adams is set free and the Pens are back to full strength.

9:42- The Sens are back onto the PP as Adams is sent to timeout for hooking.

10:46- Kobasew comes charging down the wing and fires a shot. Lehner bobbles the save and Pyatt tries to direct the rebound in, but Lehner is able to cover.

12:43- The Pens now have got some amazing time in the offensive zone. The Pens put on a passing clinic, but Lehner makes the save and the Sens clear the puck out.

15:10- The Sens get some good time in the offensive zone and the Pens are finally able to clear the puck up ice.

20:00- Third period time! The Pens need to pressure the Sens more in the offensive zone and stop with the penalties! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period is over. This game is tied still, but now it's 2-2.

0:28- The Pens are able to kill off the Sens PP. There are a lot of penalties during this game. Messing with the flow.

2:28- Despres heads off to sit for delay of game and Sens are going back onto the PP.

2:46- STONE SCORES ON THE PP! Zatkoff makes the initial save on Stone's shot, but he gets a second whack at it. That second whack goes in. 2-2 tie game.

3:23- Kuni is getting a hooking penalty and the Sens are getting a PP. Lots of PPs in this game. Battle of the special teams.

4:11- Tanger lets go of a slap shot from the blue line, but it's direct wide of the net.

5:26- Condra is released from the box and the Sens are back to full strength.

7:26- The Pens will get a PP once again as the Sens are not able to keep themselves out of trouble. Condra heads right back to the box to sit for slashing.

8:12- The Sens avoid trouble from the Pens PP.

10:12- Time for another Pens PP as Condra is caught for holding.

11:02- The Pens kill off the Sens PP and it was a good PK for them.

13:02- Zolnierczyk will head back to the box for a second time. This time for holding and the Sens get a PP.

14:38- STEMPNIAK SCORES!! Bennett fires a shot from the top of the left faceoff circle! Stempniak tips it pass Lehner, giving the Pens the lead once again! 2-1 Pens!

18:03- The Sens are able to kill off the Pens PP. Tanger made some great plays on the PP, but they couldn't get it pass Lehner.

20:00- Second period is underway! The Pens have a PP to work with for 1:27! They need to get one early and stay ahead! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- The first period comes to an end and this game is tied up 1-1.

0:03- Greening takes a roughing penalty and the Pens get a late PP.

1:21- TURRIS SCORES ON THE PP! Turris rips a shot from the dot at the offensive zone faceoff. It beats Zatkoff on the blocker side. 1-1 tie game.

3:21- Now the Sens will get a PP chance as Zolnierczyk is sent to the box for hooking.

5:14- JOKINEN SCORES ON THE PP! Tanger snaps a pass up the ice to Jokinen who comes flying up the wing! He makes a pass towards Neal in the slot area, but it goes off a Sens defenseman into the net! 1-0 Pens!

5:54- The Pens will get the first PP of the game as Michalek heads off to the sin bin for hooking.

8:38- Shots are 2-1 in favor of the Pens. Very low shot game to start.

10:36- Glass and Neil drop the gloves! DING! DING! Glass landed some hard punches on Neil's face!

16:24- Kobasew redirects a shot towards the net, but Lehner makes the pad save.

17:39- The arena has a great atmosphere going right now as everyone is pumped up for game number 82!

20:00- The puck has dropped for the last time of the regular season in Pittsburgh! The Pens need end the season on a high note! Lets Go Pens!  

Pennsylvania State Showdown!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

Today the game will be a mid-day game against the Penguins biggest rival the Philadelphia Flyers! This game is being held in Pittsburgh and we are ready to take it to the Flyers, who sit in the third position in the Metropolitan division. Before practice Evgeni Makin (foot injury), Joe Vitale (mid-body injury), and Chris Conner (foot injury) skated. Chris Kunitz left the Penguins practice in the middle of it, but it was not due to an injury. Per Coach Dan Bylsma, Brooks Orpik and Chris Kunitz will be out for the game tonight both with day-to-day injuries. The Penguins recalled Harry Zolnierczyk from Wilkes-Barre Scranton. The Penguins are coming off a huge shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings and Marc-Andre Fleury had a huge night in the net. The Penguins will have to come out ready to battle as the Flyers will not hesitate. The Flyers played played two nights ago against the Tampa Bay Lightning and came out on the losing side. The Penguins will have to get in on the fore-check and take it to the Flyers, who will be hunger to get back on the winning track.

The Pens lineup is as follows:


Forwards
Bennett, Sid, Stempniak
Gibbons, Jokinen, Neal
Glass, Sutter, Megna

Zolnierczyk, Adams, Engo

Defense

Martin, Bortuzzo

Niskanen, Mattaa

Scuderi, Tanger

Flower in the cage! 

Play By Play
Pens 3 FLYERS 4 OT

OT Period
0:00- Flyers win 4-3 in OT. The Flyers have locked their position in the playoffs and will face the New York Rangers. Good news is we don't have to face them in the first round.

2:50- STRIET SCORES! Striet is able to sneak one through the pads of Flower. 4-3 Flyers.

3:00- We now have 4 on 4 hockey.

3:53- Tanger is all alone in front of the net, but Emery makes the pad save!

5:00- Time for OT! Voracek and Glass are in the box to start! The Pens need to bring it now! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are headed to OT! Huge brawl breaks out in front of Flyers bench!

0:36- TANGER SCORES!!! Sid feeds the puck to the side of the net and Neal banks it off the post! Tanger tracks the rebound and puts it in! 3-3 tie game once again!

1:16- GIROUX SCORES! Giroux gets inside position and gets a perfect pass on his stick. He directs it towards the post and it goes off Flower's back. Flyers lead 3-2.

1:46- Hall high sticks Adams, but no penalty.

5:07- NEAL SCORES!! Tanger works hard to keep the puck in the zone at the blue line makes a pass to Sid! Sid looses the puck, but spins around a backhands a shot to Neal! Neal whips one through the five-hole of Emery! 2-2 tie game!

8:39- Both teams are back to full strength.

10:39- 4 on 4 hockey as Hartnell and Tanger sit in the box. Hartnell attack Tanger, but both end up in the box.

11:43- Neal fires a shot in the slot, but Emery makes the pad save. Neal gets the rebound and spins around to shoot it. Flyers still lead 2-1.

15:41- Bortuzzo just laid out a Flyer as they have been targeting Megna.

17:34- Mason is out with an upper-body injury per Flyers.

18:41- The Pens PP is now over.

20:00- The third period is on! The Pens have a PP for 1:19 to start and they need to capitalize on this chance! Emery is now in net! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period is over. The Flyers have the lead 2-1 over the Pens.

0:41- Flyers now going to sit in the box and the Pens get a late PP opportunity. Raffl for hooking.

1:33- The Pens come up with a huge PK and Megna is released from the box.

3:33- The Flyers will head onto the PP as Megna is called for goalie interference. The Pens need to step it up.

5:22- VORACEK SCORES! Giroux fires a shot through traffic and it starts to trickle behind the pad of Flower. Voracek gets to the puck first and jams it in. 2-1 Flyers.

6:53- Sid carries the puck into the Flyers zone and across the ice. Mason gets a piece of it with his glove.

8:18- The Pens have had some amazing chances on net, but just can't get the puck behind Mason.

12:01- The Pens PPs come to an end and the Flyers kill them off.

13:27- Regular PP for 26 seconds.

13:35- Neal rings one off the post and he had a wide open net!

14:01- Now a 5 on 3 chance for 1:34 as Hall is called for hooking!

14:27- The Pens will be getting another PP chance as Mason gets a delay of game penalty. Hartnell will serve the penalty for Mason.

15:04- Some good back and forth hockey. The Pens are making too many passes (as usual) and they need to put those chances on net! Passing is not always the answer.

17:33- The Pens PP comes to an end. The Pens had a battle in front of the net, but Mason absolutely robs Bennett with the glove hand!

19:33- The Pens will now be getting a PP chance as Streit takes an interference penalty.

19:36- Sid puts the puck on the stick of Tanger at the blue line. Tanger rifles a shot, but Mason makes the pad save and collects the rebound before Sid can get a chance.

20:00- Time for the second period! The Pens need to fore-check and not let the Flyers leave their own zone! Just keep up the pressure and stay out of the box! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and this game is tied up 1-1.

2:51- VORACEK SCORES ON THE PP! The Flyers are able to hold in the puck at the blue line. Voracek stick handles his way to the front of the net. He puts one in the five hole through traffic. 1-1 tie game.

3:17- The Flyers will get the first PP of the game as Neal is sent to the box for slashing. The Flyers are getting in the heads of the Pens.

5:01- The Flyers get speed and enter the Pens zone on a odd man rush. Giroux is left alone in the slot area and rips a shot towards the net, but it rings off the post!

6:23- Bortuzzo makes a huge defensive play to deny the Flyers a chance at an open net. Flower was caught to the side to make a save and Bortuzzo covered for him.

8:10- Megna makes a good move to poke the puck away from the Flyers trying to exit their zone, but the Pens are just caught off sides.

9:04- The Flyers have had some more time with the puck as the game has progressed. Niskanen laid a huge hit on a Flyer to separate him from the puck.

12:00- The Pens are playing some good hockey. They need to continue to keep their foot on the pedal and keep the Flyers from getting time or space to work with.

18:00- JOKINEN SCORES! Neal and Gibbons get a 2 on 1 chance and Jokinen is the trailing player! It develops into a late 2 on 3 play! Neal makes a drop pass to Jokinen and he rifles a shot right pass the glove of Mason! The Pens open up the scoring! 1-0 Pens!

18:46- The Pens have a good opening shift with Sid's line. Dumped the puck and battled. Sid hat a chance at the side of the net, but Mason holds the post tight.

20:00- Pennsylvania State Showdown is underway! The Pens need to come out and get to the fore-check right away! Lets Go Pens! 

Playoff Preview!?

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

This game will be a possible first round playoff preview as the Penguins take on the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh! The Penguins have been playing with a diminished lineup, but still getting the work done during games. They have the most man lost games in the NHL and have been proving that it's all about sticking to a system to get the wins. They played with a depleted roster against the Colorado Avalanche and came out with the victory. It was a hard fought game and they played a solid game all around on the ice. The Penguins will be able to welcome back some key players to the lineup. First off the hair is back! Kris Letang will return to the lineup tonight after missing games due to a stroke. It's great to see him getting back to playing and they will take it game to game. Welcome back Tanger! Also Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz, Brooks Orpik, and Olli Maatta will be getting back into the lineup to help the Penguins boost their roster. The Penguins will have to wait to get back to normal as players like Letang have been out a number of games. It will take him a few games to get his skates back under him fully, but he should be ready by playoff time. The Penguins have to play a smart and hard game against the Red Wings to get the win tonight! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kuni, Sid, Bennett
Gibbons, Jokinen, Neal
Glass, Sutter, Stempniak
Pyatt, Adams, Payerl

Defense
Orpik, Martin
Niskanen, Maatta
Scuderi, Tanger

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 4 Red Wings 3

Shootout
FLOWER STOPS TATAR! PENS WIN 4-3 IN A SHOOTOUT! FLOWER WAS THE MVP OF THAT GAME! NEVER GAVE UP AND THE PENS ENDED UP WITH THE WIN!

JOKINEN SCORES! HE LOSSES THE PUCK, BUT PUTS IT IN ON THE POKE CHECK BY GUSTAVSSON.

Datsyuk is denied by the Flower!

Sid is stopped by Gustavsson.

Flower denies Alfredsson! UNREAL SAVE!

Neal misses the net on his hard shot.


OT Period
0:00- The Pens get some great chances as the OT whines down. We are headed to a shootout as we are still tied 3-3.

1:01- Flower makes two huge saves on again! The reason the Pens are still in this game.

2:27- Stempniak gets behind the Red Wings defense off a pass from Sutter! Gustavsson robs him twice!

4:30- Flower absolutely robs Datsyuk with a sick save!

5:00- Time for overtime! The Pens need to keep the puck and pressure the Red Wings in the offensive zone...way more! Lets Go Pens!


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

1:15- JURCO SCORES! The Red Wings crash the net and end up getting traffic in front. It goes off Jurco and hops over Flower. 3-3 tie game.

2:14- The Pens PP comes to an end.

4:14- The Pens are getting a PP chance! Gibbons races for the puck and ends up drawing a huge penalty! Lashoff will sit for holding.

7:20- The Red Wings get some sustained pressure in the Pens zone, but Flower holds down the fort. The Pens are finally able to clear for a change.

8:24- Kuni lets go of a wicked wrist shot as he enters the offensive zone. Gustavsson makes the glove save, but it was a sneaky shot.

10:40- JOKINEN SCORES!!! Tanger comes flying into the offensive zone and fires a shot on net! Gustavsson can't hold onto the puck and it tickles behind him! Jokinen gets to the rebound and makes it 3-2 Pens!

10:55- Niskanen makes a sick pass to Neal and he rifles a shot! Gustavsson makes a unreal pad save! Neal was so close!

13:53- Sutter is back on the ice!

17:25- Sutter goes down hard along with a Red Wing player. He looks to be in some discomfort on the bench, but gets up to skate to the bench. Really hope he is ok.

20:00- Third period time! The Pens need to battle and put some pucks on net! Plain and simple! Lets Go Pens!


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

1:09- Sid puts a pass on Neal's stick and he stick handles around everyone in the defensive zone. It was an amazing play and can't be describe...just wow!

3:18- NEAL SCORES HIS SECOND PP GOAL OF THE NIGHT!! Neal rifles a shot from the faceoff circle and it goes right trough the legs of Kuni into the Red Wings net! Amazing shot! This one is tied up 2-2!

3:34- The Pens are getting a much needed PP as Legwand is sent to the sin bin for high sticking.

5:38- KINDL SCORES! Nyquist fires a shot and it goes pass Flower as a Red Wing was fallen on him. Was goalie interference for sure, but no call will be coming. Pens down 2-1.

8:05- Tanger made a huge play by laying his body on the line to block a rebound chance. Welcome back!

10:55- NEAL SCORES ON THE PP! Sid calmly stick handles through the Red Wings at the blue line and backhands a pass to Neal on his wing! Neal holds and puts the puck around the out-stretch pad of Gustavsson! 1-1 tie game!

11:21- The Pens are getting another PP opportunity as Glendening for interference. The Pens have to capitalize on this!

12:01- Flower has been strong in the net for the Pens and dealing with a lot of traffic in front of him.

13:52- This is a really fast pace game and it's in favor of the Red Wings. The Pens need to play with more desperation if they want to match the Red Wings right now.

18:20- The Pens PP comes to an end and the Red Wings are back to full strength.

20:00- Second period is now underway! The Pens have a PP to still work with for another 1:40! They need to capitalize! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

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

0:20- Quincey will take a seat now for holding and the Pens get their first PP of the game.

1:40- The Red Wings are playing with more desperation as they are still looking to clinch a playoff berth. They would do just that if they get the win tonight. The Pens need to match that.

4:09- Shots are 12-3 in favor of the Red Wings.

6:15- The Pens kill off another Red Wings PP and look to get more offensive pressure going in this first period.

8:15- Jokinen is coming off the ice to sit for holding of the stick and the Red Wings get their second PP of the game.

9:19- JURCO SCORES! Alfredsson fires a shot that bounces off the boards in a weird way. The puck ends up in the blue paint and Jurco puts in the loose puck before the Pens get to it. 1-0 Red Wings.

14:05- Sutter got behind the Red Wings defense and was left all alone! He waited and tried to put in a backhander, but it hit the goal post!

15:49- The Pens kill off the Red Wings PP. Flower made some great saves and the defense stepped up by blocking shots/passing lanes during the PK!

17:49- Gibbons heads off to the box for high sticking and the Red Wings will get the first PP of the game.

18:41- Flower makes two great saves to start this game. Flower denied Legwand at the side of the net.

20:00- The Pens have added some key players back to their roster for the game tonight! Welcome back Letang! Lets get this game going early and take it to the Red Wings! Lets Go Pens! 

The Penguins Take on the Avalanche in Colorado!

By: MF, The Pens Hockey Show

The Penguins are in Colorado to take on the Avalanche in a back to back game situation. The Penguins are going to be down a few key players tonight. Those players include Sidney Crosby (upper body injury), Chris Kunitz and Brooks Orpik (lower-body injuries), and Olli Maatta (upper body injury). Coach Dan Bylsma stated "They're injuries that every one of the players have been playing with." He went on to say, "It wasn't prudent to [have them play] in back-to-back games. Every player offers resistance [to sitting]. Every player wants to play every game, be in every game." Jussi Jokinen will return to the lineup tonight, but the Penguins are going to be down so many key players. It's going to be a tough game for the Penguins, but they need to rely on there grinders and work hard tonight to get the win! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Bennett, Jokinen, Neal
Glass, Sutter, Stempniak

Pyatt, Ebbett, Gibbons
Megna, Adams, Payeri

Defense
Martin, Bortuzzo
Scuderi, Niskanen
Despres, Engo

Flower in the cage!

Play By Play
PENS 3 Avalanche 2 SO

Shootout
THE PENS WIN IN A SHOOTOUT 3-2 WITHOUT KEY PLAYERS! FLOWER WAS AMAZING IN THE NET! SUTTER BROUGHT IT! THE PENS NOW HAVE 50 WINS! HARD WORK PAYS OFF!

Landeskog is denied by the Flower!

JOKINEN SCORES UP HIGH! 

O'Reilly gets the door shut in his face by Flower!

Varlamov stops Neal!

Barrie goes first for the Avs and shoots wide!


OT Period
0:00- We are headed to a shootout as three periods and overtime are not enough to settle this one! Flower is the reason they made it this far!

0:37- Martin is called for delay of game and the Avs get a huge PP opportunity.

1:39- Neal stops right at the blue line and puts a pass on Bortuzzo crashing into the Avs zone, but he just can't handle the puck right.

3:15- Flower flashes the glove on a fast shot! It was actually a little behind him, but Flower wasn't having any of that!

4:20- Sutter can't find the rebound and the Avs are able to clear. Such a close one for the Pens.

5:00- Overtime is underway! The Pens need to get one early and ends this game with a win! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00- We are headed to overtime! The #Pens didn't hold onto their lead and the Avs battled back to tie it up 2-2!

3:13- BORDELEAU SCORES! Benoit wrist a shot from the blue line and there is a ton of traffic in front of Flower. Bordeleau gets a piece of it to direct it into the net. 2-2 tie game.

4:53- Sutter rifles one and it beats Varlamov, but not the post! Could hear the ring of the post from Pittsburgh!

5:47- The Pens don't get much on the PP and Landeskog comes out of the box to put the Avs back to full strength.

7:47- Megna gets a huge chance after some huge blocked shots at the other end, but is mauled on the play! Landeskog will sit for tripping and the Pens will get a huge PP chance!

10:32- The Pens call a timeout after an icing call against them.

11:08- The Avs get some great zone time, but the Pens are able to avoid any danger.

14:21- Payerl speeds into the Avs zone and gets the puck behind the net. He pivots and puts the puck at the post, but Varlamov holds strong at the post.

16:28- Flower was great once again in the net during the PK. Payerl is released and gets a one on one chance coming out of the box. Payerl rips a shot, but Varlamov makes the blocker save!

18:28- Payerl headed off to sit in timeout for high sticking and the Avs get a forth PP of the game.

19:42- O'REILLY SCORES! The Pens turnover the puck in the defensive zone and O'Reilly receives an outlet pass from behind the net. He directs one into the net from the side. 2-1 Pens.

20:00- The third period is now on! The Pens need to keep up the hard work and not let up on the Avs! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00- Second period ends and the Pens have taken control of this game! They have the lead 2-0 over the Avs!

1:46- Neal fires a backhander in the slot, but it flies wide of the net.

3:25- Flower flips out the pad to stop Talbot on a sneaking shot from the faceoff circle.

5:30- The Pens are playing a good game and pressuring the Avs in their own zone. Forcing turnovers as the hound the Avs in the offensive and neutral zones.

9:05- Flower has been solid tonight and holding down the fort. The Pens have another great PK as Gibbons is finally set free.

11:05- The Avs will get their third PP of the game as Gibbons heads to the sin bin for hooking.

12:52- SUTTER SCORES ON THE PP! Jokinen puts a hard pass into the slot area and Sutter redirects the puck between the pads of Varlamov! That is Sutter's second goal of the night! 2-0 Pens!

13:16- It's time for the Pens to get a PP opportunity as Benoit high-sticks Neal on a play.

16:14- SUTTER SCORES! Sutter flies down the wing and whips one right pass the glove of Varlamov! The Pens strike first and lead 1-0!

17:30- The Pens crash the net and the puck goes through the paint pass Varlamov, but the Pens are unable to get to the loose puck.

19:55- The Pens are back to full strength.

20:00- Time for the second period! The Pens need to kill off a Avs PP for another five seconds then attack! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00- First period ends and this game is scoreless. The Pens held down the fort well on the Avs PP during the first period.

1:55- The Avs are going back to PP as Engo sits for delay of game for putting the puck over the glass in the defensive zone.

2:02- The Pens have played a smart game to start this game and Flower has been up to the challenge when shots have gotten through to him.

4:44- Martin picks up the puck behind the net and stick handles his way out of danger. Great play by Martin to get the puck up ice.

8:13- The Pens kill off the Avs PP and Megna is released.

10:13- The Avs will get the first PP of the game as Megna heads off to the box for interference. Time for some PK work.

11:09- Flower makes a huge save and the rebound ends up on Pyatt's stick. He takes the puck up the ice.

14:43- Gibbons makes a great play and has speed, but Varlamov makes the save.

20:00- The puck has dropped in Colorado to battle the Avalanche! The Pens need to dump the puck deep and battle for the win tonight! Lets Go Pens!