Penguins take over the Big Apple

By: MF, 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Big Apple to battle the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins are looking to turn around their luck as they have lost four-games in a row. Not the kind of streak one wants to be riding.

This would be a good place to turn things around as the Penguins are 4-1-2 in their last seven road games and have won their last five straight at the Garden. As for the Rangers, they have struggled lately at home as they are 0-5-2 in their last seven at home. Perfect chance for the Penguins to pounce and get back on track as the season draws to an end.

On the injury front, Jake Guentzel (concussion) and Ron Hainsey (upper-body) will return to the lineup tonight! The Penguins are finally getting some injured bodies back into the lineup.

The Penguins need to come out with speed and take it to the Rangers early. They don't want to be playing caught up later on in the game. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Sheary
Rust - Bonino - Kessel
Kunitz - Cullen - Hornqvist
Kuhnhackl - Rowney - Wilson

Defense
Dumoulin - Hainsey
Cole - Schultz
Streit - Ruhwedel

Murray in the net!

Play by Play
PENS 4 Rangers 3 SO

Shootout
THE PENS GET THE 4-3 SHOOTOUT WIN OVER THE RANGERS! GREAT GAME FOR CROSBY AND THE REST OF THE TEAM! LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE BACK ON TRACK AND PLAYING THEIR STYLE OF HOCKEY!

CROSBY SCORES! Crosby fires a quick shot past Lundqvist!

Murray comes out with the poke check to deny Zuccarello!

KESSEL SCORES! Kessel beats Lundqivst five-hole!

Zibanejad is stopped by Murray!


Overtime
0:00 - Shootout here we come.

0:33 - Three-on-zero develops for the Rangers. Murray absolutely robs Grabner!

1:28 - Bonino is able to get a pass through to Hainsey that gets a one-on-one with Lundqvist. Hainsey is unable to beat Lundqvist!

2:17 - Kreider fires a rocket shot that just goes wide.

3:02 - Crosby and Schultz get a two-on-one rush. Crosby fires and Lundqvist gets a piece of the puck to direct it over the cage.

3:17 - Guentzel gets a lead pass up ice and skates his hardest. Lundqvist makes the save. Guentzel ends up getting tripped by Holden and goes crashing into the netminder. Both seem to be okay.

5:00 - The Pens couldn't hold on to their lead, but they can still come out of this game with the win! Time to finish this one! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00 - We are headed to overtime as things are tied 3-3.

0:11 - Kreider scores. The puck is loose in front of the net and Kreider gets a stick on it to beat Murray. 3-3 tie game

1:24 - Lundqvist heads to the bench and the Rangers have an empty net.

2:55 - Murray with a big save up front and Ruhwedel finds the loose puck in the blue paint. He gets the puck out of harms way. Close call.

4:28 - Rangers getting some offensive zone time and pressuring as the period is coming to an end.

5:30 - Great penalty kill for the Pens and Schultz is released.

7:30 - Huge penalty kill ahead for the Pens as the Rangers will head onto the power play. Schultz is called for interference.

7:39 - Sheary gets a breakaway chance. Lundqvist denies him and clears away the rebound opportunity.

11:10 - Nash scores. Miller makes the move to go inside of Schultz's cover and is able to get a pass over to Nash on the wing. Nash puts it past Murray. 3-2 Pens

13:14 - RUST SCORES! Rust gets to the puck first behind the net and gets it back out to the point! He makes his way to the slot and the puck finds him again! He beats Lundqvist five-hole! 3-1 Pens

15:06 - Wilson rings a shot off the goal post!

16:30 - Rangers head the other way after the Pens rush fails. Murray comes up with his own solid save!

16:45 - A rush for the Pens. Kessel comes flying down the wing and he holds to pass to Bonino driving center! Lundqvist comes up with the save!

20:00 - We are back for the third period! The Pens need to keep up the pressure on Lundqvist and keep the Rangers from gaining any more momentum! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - Horn sounds to conclude the second period! The Pens hold the 2-1 lead over the Rangers after two!

0:26 - Holden scores on the power play. Holden fires from the point and it grazes the back leg of Kuhnhackl. The change of direction is enough to beat Murray. 2-1 Pens

1:51 - Rangers get their first power play of the night as Streit is penalized for tripping.

2:48 - Great defensive work by Crosby on the backcheck. Murray gloves up the puck and holds for a whistle. Much better defensive game for the Pens.

9:14 - CROSBY SCORES! Crosby fires a bad angle shot up and off the helmet of Lundqvist! 2-0 Pens

9:44 - Murray takes a shot off the mask. He is down on the ice and slow to get up. He eventually gets up and looks to be okay.

11:07 - Murray dives out to make a save on Kreider's shot!

16:11 - That will bring an end to another power play chance for the Pens. Crosby has been all over the ice, especially on that power play.

18:11 - Another power play chance for the Pens as Holden will head to the box for holding on Rust.

19:21 - GUENTZEL SCORES! Kessel goes across center to Crosby! Crosby decides to make a pass over to Guentzel in front instead of taking a shot! Lundqvist is fooled and Guentzel directs the pass into the open net! 1-0 Pens

19:22 - Power play time for the Pens is over.

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens need to keep up the pressure and not let Lundqvist have any room to breathe! Pens have a 38 second power play to start! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - That will be the end of the first period and things are scoreless.

1:23 - Pens are headed back onto the power play. Kreider sits for tripping.

1:45 - That will be the end of the power play for the Pens. Some good chances for the Pens. Stephan is slow to get up and head to the bench after blocking a shot from the point.

3:45 - Power play chance for the Pens as Sheary is high sticked on the play.

3:58 - Crosby finds Cole trailing on the play and Lundqvist gets a piece. The puck is loose in front!

6:05 - Lundqvist makes a handful of saves in front from Kunitz and Cullen. Last few shifts for the Pens have been impressive.

9:14 - Crosby fires a hard shot from the slot area and Lunqvist just gets a shoulder out to make the save. A fury of shots ensues, but Lundqvist stands strong.

10:02 - Pens have had some quality plays develop, but they haven't been able to finish them off.

13:30 - Not much to report on right now. Just some up and down hockey being played.

16:28 - Murray comes up with a big save up front.

18:47 - Solid start for the Pens. Good puck movement by both teams.

20:00 -  The puck has dropped and this game is underway! The Pens have to come out and get on the board early! Lets Go Pens! 

Hawks fly into the Steel City

By: MF,

Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Chicago Blackhawks in the Steel City! Time for the Penguins to properly welcome the Hawks to Pittsburgh! Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Sheary - Crosby - Rust
Wilson - Rowney - Kessel
Kunitz - Bonino - Hornqvist
Kuhnhackl - Cullen - Sundqvist

Defense
Dumoulin - Schultz
Cole - Ruhwedel
Streit - Gaunce

Fleury in the net!

Play by Play
Pens 1 Hawks 5

3rd Period
0:00 - This game finally comes to an end and the Hawks get the 5-1 win. Pens need to learn from this game and continue to get better. It will help with the injury list is shortened.

2:00 - Nothing has changed...at least the Penguins were able to get one goal.

5:51 - Not much to report on at this point. Doesn't look like the Pens are digging their way out of this one.

13:57 - Pens are back to full strength.

14:10 - 13 second power play for the Hawks.

14:11 - RUST SCORES! Rust goes to the front of the net and jams one home! 5-1 Hawks

15:57 - Now Hornqvist takes a slashing penalty. Four-on-four hockey for 1:47.

16:10 - Power play time for the Pens. Van Riemsdyk visits the sin bin for holding.

16:28 - Kero scores. Kero gets in behind the Pens defense and is all alone. He beats Fleury blocker side. 5-0 Blackhawks

17:51 - Kuhnhackl gets in all alone. Crawford comes out to challenge and makes the save.

20:00 - The third period is underway! The Pens need to play some desperate hockey and get some pucks behind Crawford! Lets Go Pens


2nd Period
0:00 - Second period horn sounds and the Hawks still have the 4-0 lead. At least they haven't extended their lead.

0:01 - Set faceoff win for the Pens and they get a great chance on net. Crawford gets the glove out to get the save.

0:04 - Crosby with a beautiful backhanded opportunity that is saved by the shoulder of Crawford.

1:12 - Pens come up with another successful penalty kill.

3:12 - The Hawks will be headed onto the power play again. Sheary sits to the box for tripping even though Crosby's skate accidentally tripped up a Hawk.

4:48 - That will be the end of power play time for the Pens. They had a few good shots, but the Hawks had a odd-man rush again. The depleted lineup is starting to show for the Pens.

6:48 - First power play for the Pens in this one. Hayden sits for high-sticking. Huge chance for the Pens to get something going.

7:40 - Best shift of the game so far. Crosby's line with Cole jumping up into plays. Crawford comes up with some big saves and the Hawks blocking a few chances.

12:41 - Fleury makes two save on Kero. The Pens need to get some offensive zone time and get to pressuring the Hawks.

14:13 - Jurco gets a point blank chance, but Fleury comes up with the big save and is able to cover the puck. A scrum ensues at the side of the net and the referees break it up.

15:39 - Pens have changed some wingers on lines and mix them up trying to get something going for them.

20:00 - Second period time! The Pens have to step up their game and get things back on track! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - Finally the first period comes to an end. Horrible period for the Pens as the Hawks lead 4-0.

0:10 - The amount of odd-man rushes has been embarrassing for the Pens.

0:15 - Hossa scores. Three-on-one chance for the Hawks. Hartman goes across to Hossa and he doesn't miss. 4-0 Hawks

0:54 - Kruger scores. Kruger gets time and space to come right into the Pens zone. He fires one over the pad of Fleury. Hawks playing more aggressively then the Pens. 3-0 Hawks

2:18 - Hawks seem to want this game more right now. The Pens need a spark to get them going.

4:30 - Panarin gets a breakaway chance, but Fleury shuts the door on him!

5:21 - Panik scores. Schmaltz outlets a pass to Panik who is all alone in the slot area. Panik is able to quickly fire a shot past Fleury. Bad defensive work. 2-0 Hawks

5:57 - Fleury comes out to challenge Toews and forcing him to go around the net. Hornqvist breaks up the wrap around chance!

6:31 - Once again the Pens are able to kill off a penalty and keep the Hawks at bay.

8:31 - A miscommunication happens behind the net and the puck ends up in front on the stick of Toews. Fleury comes up with the save in front and is able to cover the puck for a whistle.

9:06 - Another power play chance for the Hawks as Cole takes an interference penalty.

9:25 - Sheary gets the puck in the center and is able to make a pass over to Crosby at the side of the net. Crosby goes to one-knee to fire off a shot, but it's blocked in front.

13:01 - Sheary with his own power move to get a chance in front, but Crawford gets a glove on it and the Hawks are able to clear.

13:49 - Rust cuts in to get a shot off in front, but Crawford comes up with the save. First shot of the night for the Pens.

14:00 - A successful penalty kill by the Pens as Wilson is finally set free.

15:20 - Fleury stands strong at the top of the crease to make a quick pad save on an attempted shot by Kane.

16:00 - Wilson will head to the box for high-sticking and the Hawks head onto the power play.

16:37 - Panarin scores. Kane goes wide and goes behind the net. It looks like he is going to attempt a wrap-around shot, but ends up passing it backwards to Panarin. He puts it past Fleury. Solid play by Kane. 1-0 Hawks

18:42 - Sheary is playing in his 100th NHL game! Congrats to him!

20:00 - It's time for the Pens to take it to the Hawks and give them a proper welcome to the City of Champions! Lets Go Pens!

Penguins found in Ottawa

By: MF, 

We are in Canada's Capital city of Ottawa! The Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Ottawa Senators with another piece missing from their lineup.

Jake Guentzel took a hard hit from Buffalo Sabres player Ramus Ristolainen. Ristolainen received a major penalty and a games misconduct. Guentzel was reported as having suffered a concussion. Today, the NHL stated that Ristolainen will be suspended for three games for his hit on Guentzel. There is a video of the hit on Facebook, if you haven't seen it. Take a look, but beware it's a bad hit.

The Penguins are no strangers to dealing with injuries and mounting injuries at that through the seasons. They will have to stay focus, play smart, and stay out of the box. There is no reason they shouldn't be able to finish with a win. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Wilson - Crosby - Sheary
Kessel - Cullen - Hornqvist
Kunitz - Bonino - Rowney
Kuhnhackl - Sundqvist - Archibald

Defense
Dumoulin - Schultz
Cole - Ruhwedel
Streit - Corrado

Murray in the net!

Play by Play
Pens 1 Sens 2 SO

Shootout
The Pens fall to the Sens 2-1 in a shootout loss. The Pens had a solid game, but couldn't pull it off in the end. Condon was the difference maker for the Sens.

Crosby is stopped by Condon.

Ryan elevates the puck over the outstretched pad of Murray.

Bonino fires it wide.

Turris rifles one over the glove hand of Murray.


Overtime
0:00 - This game will be decided by a shootout.

0:33 - Pens with a long time in the offensive zone. Enough to get a second chance out. Condon comes up with the save to help the tired Sens on the ice.

2:38 - Crosby makes a pass over to Kunitz as Condon is focused on Crosby. Condon with a desperate reach out of his stick gets a piece of Kunitz's shot to send it wide. What a play.

4:50 - Pageau is robbed by the right pad of Murray!

5:00 - Some three-on-three overtime hockey! The Pens need to end this early! Lets Go Pens!


3rd Period
0:00 - We are headed to overtime as things are still tied 1-1.

1:00 - This has been an up and down period of hockey.

3:40 - Crosby takes a hard hit and losses his helmet, but looks to be fine.

7:13 - Some quality chances in front for the Pens, but Condon comes up with the saves to keep things tied.

10:17 - Hoffman scores on the power play. Hoffman fires from the top circle and blast it past over the blocker shoulder of Murray. 1-1 tie game.

10:31 - Cullen skates to the box for holding and the Sens are headed onto the power play.

12:12 - Really strong defensive showing by the Pens even missing some top blueliners. Murray is also playing well.

15:00 - Pens still with some good offensive pressure. Going to start seeing short shifts as the Pens play tomorrow and will look to save some energy for that game.

16:53 - Sens with some good forechecking and offensive zone time, but the Pens are able to handle it and clear the puck out of harms way.

20:00 - Third period time! The Pens have to stay focus, play smart, and finish this game off with a win! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - Second period horn sounds and the Pens hold the 1-0 lead over the Sens after two!

1:02 - I had some wifi issues. Sorry for the large gap, but nothing big was missed (luckily).

8:32 - That will be the end of power play time for the Pens.

10:38 - Pens still have a two minute power play remaining.

10:39 - BONINO SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Bonino fires a rocket shot from the top of the circle, while Kunitz screens Condon! Condon has no chance! 1-0 Pens

12:29 - Wilson is high sticked by Phaneuf  and is bleeding as a result. He heads to the locker room and the Pens get a four minute power play.

13:31 - Archibald lays a punishing hit on Borowiecki by the boards. Solid check as he seperated Borowiecki from the puck.

15:31 - Solid penalty killing effort by the Pens as Sundqvist is released from the sin bin.

16:39 - Bonino is able to get in alone, but Condon comes up with a quick blocker save to deny Bonino!

17:31 - Sens getting a power play chance. Sundqvist will take a seat for tripping.

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens will have to keep up the pressure and stay out of trouble! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - That will bring an end to the first period and things are scoreless.

2:35 - Hoffman rings a shot off the goal post! Close call for the Pens.

3:01 - That will be the end of power play time for the Pens.

4:05 - Now a regular power play for the Pens for 1:04.

5:01 - The Pens are getting a power play as Borowiecki sits for tripping. Four-on-three power play for 56 seconds then a regular five-on-four the remaining penalty time.

6:05 - Some more four-on-four hockey. Corrado sets up and goes for Wingels who laid Cullen out in the corner. Everyone is ok after the play and scrum ends.

8:29 - That ends the four-on-four hockey play.

10:29 - Some four-on-four hockey time. Hornqvist and Ryan get matching penalties.

12:30 - This is a physical game and you can feel the dislike between the two teams.

15:31 - Murray makes a solid first save on a shot from Burrows.

18:45 - Sens are targeting Crosby and it's a easier job to get good match ups against him with Malkin being out of the lineup.

20:00 - The puck has dropped in Ottawa and this game is underway! The Pens will have to be patience, play smart, and stick to their game! Lets Go Pens! 

A chance to clinch a 2016 NHL Playoff spot

By: MF, 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Buffalo to take on the Sabres. The Penguins are dealing with an array of injuries and are still pulling it off. Leading the pack is none other then Sidney Crosby. He is coming off a great performance against the Florida Panthers where he scored a hat trick.

Tonight the Penguins have to keep working hard and continue to gain points. Hopefully they will become whole before entering the playoffs. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Sheary
Wilson - Cullen - Kessel
Kunitz - Bonino - Hornqvist
Kuhnhackl - Sundqvist - Rowney

Defense
Dumoulin - Schultz
Cole - Ruhwedel
Streit - Corrado

Murray in the net!

Play by Play
PENS 3 Sabres 1

3rd Period
0:00 - THE PENS END UP WITH THE 3-1 WIN OVER THE SABRES AND CLINCH A PLAYOFF SPOT! GREAT JOB AND THE PENS ARE ONE STEP CLOSER! 

1:25 - Kane whacks Crosby in the face with his stick and will head to the box for a four minute high sticking penalty. Crosby will need more dental work after that one.

1:31 - Sabres have an empty net!

3:31 - SHEARY SCORES! Sheary comes in with blinding speed off the wing! Lehner makes a save down low and the rebound goes to center! Girgensons is trying to slow after skating hard to get back and the rebound goes off his skate/stick into the open net! 3-1 Pens

5:29 - BONINO SCORES! Cole jumps up to join the rush and carry the puck into the offensive zone! He tries to stick handle through traffic, but the puck is poked away from him! Following behind him is Bonino who picks up the loose puck and fires it through traffic past Lehner! 2-1 Pens

7:22 - The Sabres have a two-on-one rush. Girgensons holds and shoots. Murray makes the first save. The rebound takes an odd bounce, but Murray is able to cover it up for the whistle.

8:16 - Solid penalty kill for the Pens and Ruhwedel is set free.

10:16 - Now the Sabres will head onto the power play as Ruhwedel sits for hooking. Huge penalty kill for the Pens.

10:55 - Power play time for the Pens comes to an end. Too much passing and not enough shooting on that man advantage.

12:55 - Huge power play chance for the Pens as Nelson sits for tripping.

13:32 - Eichel with a toe-drag shot that goes wide of the net.

17:51 - Reinhart scores. Reinhart takes advantage of a bounce off the boards and is able to sneak a shot over the pad of Murray. The puck had eyes on that play. 1-1 tie game.

20:00 - The third period is underway! The Pens have to keep up the pressure and finish their chances! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to bring an end to the second period and the Pens still hold the 1-0 lead!

1:07 - Schultz also having a great game, not only defensively, but he is getting up into plays and making a difference.

2:12 - First line of the Pens still getting some great looks on net. Kunitz doing a good job of fitting into the new role.

4:51 - Kuhnhackl is back on the bench.

6:13 - Kuhnhackl heads to the locker room. He took a stick in the face during a battle in the corner boards.

9:25 - Quite a few quality scoring chances for the Pens, but they haven't been able to finish them off.

14:58 - Murray with a big save on Eichel to keep the Pens in the lead.

16:46 - Lehner stops Kunitz and falls backwards. Crosby fishes the puck out of the pads and tries to shoot it into the open net. The puck is deflected wide.

18:49 - Kuhnhackl gets behind the defense of the Sabres, but Lehner denies his breakaway chance.

19:58 - Guentzel is not back on the bench for the Pens. I don't expect him to return to the lineup tonight.

20:00 - We are back for the second period! The Pens have to keep pressuring the Sabres! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - First period comes to an end and the Pens have the 1-0 lead!

0:08 - CROSBY SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Crosby gets space and comes straight down center through traffic! He fires a backhand, one handed shot over the glove of Lehner! Unreal! 1-0 Pens

0:47 - Pens getting a late power play.

2:41 - Kunitz slotting into Guentzel's stop alongside Crosby and Sheary.

3:26 - Sabres with a couple of chances. Cole comes up with a solid shot block. He had a very good defensive shift.

6:00 - Murray robs Moulson on the doorstep. Unreal save.

7:14 - That ends the five minute power play for the Pens. Horrible looking power play effort. They need to fix that right away.

11:14 - Guentzel is brutally hit by Ristolainen and goes down hard. He is bleeding in the face area. He tries to get up, but loses his footing and falls. The trainer comes out and he eventually skates off to the locker room. Ristolainen gets a five minute major and a game misconduct. Terrible hit.

11:32 - Hornqvist is back on the ice and looks to be fine.

14:47 - Up and down hockey being played right now. The Sabres are out of the playoffs and have nothing to lose. While the Penguins look to clinch a spot.

16:18 - Hornqvist seems to be in some discomfort. He is grabbing his wrist/hand, but is staying on the bench.

19:02 - Sheary is stopped by Lehner and then Murray makes a beautiful stop on Girgensons.

20:00 - Time for the Pens to take it to the Sabres and clinch a playoff spot! Lets Go Pens! 

Behind enemy lines once again

By: MF, 

Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves behind enemy lines in Philadelphia to take on the Philadelphia Flyers! It's rivalry night and the Penguins look to show their dominance.

The Penguins have to come out with speed, play smart, and stick to their style of game play. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Sheary
Kunitz - Malkin - Kessel
Wilson - Bonino - Rowney
Kuhnhackl - Cullen - Sundqvist

Defense
Dumoulin - Hainsey
Cole - Schultz
Streit - Ruhwedel

Murray in the net!

Play by Play
Pens 0 Flyers 4

3rd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to end the game and the Flyers come out with the 4-0 win. Terrible game by the Pens. They had a great first period, but fell a part after that.

0:47 - Weise scores. Schenn's first shot goes off the goal post, but he gets the rebound. He fires on net and the puck bounces off the stick of Weise past Murray. 4-0 Flyers

1:25 - Not much to update since the last goal. The Pens haven't been able to create any chances or zone time.

7:12 - Giroux scores. Schultz tries to pass the puck through the center from behind the net. Bellemare intercepts the pass and gives it to Giroux. He blows one past Murray. 3-0 Flyers

9:11 - The Pens are back to full strength.

9:30 - Sundqvist gets a shorthanded breakaway, but his denied by Mason.

11:13 - Kunitz takes a hooking penalty that sends the Flyers on the power play. Horrible time to take a penalty.

14:02 - Murray comes up with a huge save.

15:25 - Hainsey did not return to the bench after the intermission. Not sure what happened to him.

20:00 - We are back for the third period! Time for the Pens to kick things into another gear! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - That will bring an end to the second period and the Flyers hold the 2-0 lead.

3:14 - Crosby, Guentzel, and Sheary have started to gain some momentum for the Pens. Had very good chances and shifts.

5:35 - Crosby sets up Guentzel, but he just misses.

6:12 - Some good puck movement by the Pens, but they haven't been able to set up sustained offensive zone time.

11:34 - Murray takes a knee to the face and is slow to get up. He heads to the bench and talks to the trainer, but looks good to go.

13:40 - Simmonds scores. Simmonds slams a rebound past Murray. 2-0 Flyers

14:01 - Cole will visit the box and the Flyers bring out their power play unit.

15:21 - Power play time for the Pens comes to an end.

17:21 - Cullen is tripped up by Bellemare and he will head to the box. Pens to the power play.

19:00 - Couturier scores. Murray makes a save on a bad angle shot, but the rebound goes to Couturier who fires a shot past Murray. 1-0 Pens

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens need to keep on attacking and pressuring the Flyers in the offensive zone! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - The first period has come to an end and things are scoreless.

0:28 - Flippula with a pass right in front through center to Schenn. Murray with a huge glove save to rob Schenn. Amazing save.

1:12 - That will be the end of that power play for the Pens.

2:07 - The Flyers get an unreal shorthanded chance. Simmonds would have scored if not for a big save by Schultz. Looked like the Flyers had the man-advantage.

3:12 - Now the Pens are getting a chance on the power play with Schenn headed to the box for slashing on Kessel.

4:33 - Successful penalty kill once again for the Pens.

6:33 - Another power play chance for the Flyers as Schultz is penalized for tripping.

7:34 - Kessel with a perfect pass from behind the net to Malkin in front. Malkin's first shot is stopped by Mason and his rebound attempt just goes wide.

8:13 - Tight checking game and the Pens are the ones that are getting the chances and opportunities.

11:23 - Solid penalty kill for the Pens.

13:23 - Crosby will take a seat for interference and the Flyers get a power play opportunity.

15:08 - The game so far has consisted of the Flyers trying to get out of their own zone, while the Pens cycle the puck.

17:26 - Good pace to start for the Pens. Getting some chances and are spending quite a bit of time in the offensive zone.

20:00 - First period is underway! Time for the Pens to dominate the Flyers! Lets Go Pens! 

The Penguins battle the Oilers in first of back-to-back games in Western Canada

By: MF, 

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be taking on the Edmonton Oilers in a first of back-to-back games. The only update to add is that Matt Cullen will be out of the lineup due to an injury. Otherwise, no other changes to the lineup as far as injuries since the last game.

The main headline is that Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid will faceoff for the first time in the Oilers new home arena.

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Sheary
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Kunitz - Bonino - Wilson
Kuhnhackl - Sundqvist - Rowney

Defense
Dumoulin - Schultz
Streit - Hainsey
Cole - Ruhwedel

Fleury in the net!

Play by Play
PENS 3 Oilers 2 SO

Shootout
THE PENS GET THE 3-2 SHOOTOUT WIN! WHAT A GREAT WIN AND GAME TO WATCH! THE STAR PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT HAD TO FLEURY! HE WAS UNREAL IN NET! 

Kessel scores one off the crossbar! 

McDavid puts one past Fleury's glove.

Crosby rifles one up over the blocker of Talbot! 

Letestu is stopped by Fleury!

Malkin fires one off the goal post.

Draisaitl stopped by Fleury!


Overtime
0:00 - Shootout time everyone.

0:05 - Fleury with another game saver!

0:29 - Power play times comes to an end for the Pens.

2:29 - Pens to the power play. Four-on-three power play chance.

2:47 - Desharnais with a chance at the side of the net, but Fleury outstretches his pad to make the stop. Scorpion save!

3:30 - A tired McDavid gets a breakaway chance, but Fleury challenges. That was way too close.

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


3rd Period
0:00 - This game is headed to overtime.

2:13 - Fleury has been unreal. Especially in the last few minutes of this period.

4:23 - Kessel gets a breakaway chance, but he is denied by the pad of Talbot!

7:15 - McDavid scores on the power play. The puck bounces off Lucic in front and comes out to McDavid at the side all alone. Fleury is unable to get over in time. 2-2 tie game

9:04 - Not a good time to take a penalty. Ruhwedel heads to the box for hooking and the Oilers get a critical power play opportunity.

10:50 - Just holding on the lead right now. That is what the Pens are doing. They are not pressuring as much, but they do need to save a bit for tomorrow's game.

13:25 - The Oilers have crashed the net twice now, but Fleury has held strong. The Pens weathering another storm.

18:43 - Dumoulin races up the ice to get a two-on-one chance with Guentzel. Guentzel slides a pass across to Dumoulin, but Talbot is able to get over to make the save.

19:18 - Successful penalty kill for the Pens. Oilers last shot on the power play rang off the crossbar. Fleury gives the bar some love afterwards.

20:00 - Time for the third period! The Pens have 42 seconds left to kill off the Oilers power play! The need to get the kill and get back to pressuring the Oilers! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - Horn sounds on the second period and the Pens still hold the lead after two!

1:18 - Now the Oilers will have a chance on the power play as Schultz sits for cross-checking.

4:27 - Oilers have had quite a few scoring chances this period, but Fleury is keeping the Pens in the lead.

8:40 - McDavid gets around Dumoulin somewhat and takes the puck to the net, but Fleury is having none of that.

8:55 - A four-on-two chance for the Oilers and Russell fires, but Fleury flashes the glove to deny him.

9:16 - Fleury has been very aggressive in this one. Coming out to challenge and getting the poke check out every chance he can.

12:02 - Fleury makes a save on a point shot. The puck is loose in the blue paint and Fleury stretches out his pad to stop another chance. The Oilers and Pens crash the net. Eventually the referee blows the whistle.

13:01 - Malkin toe drags around Larsson, but his shot just goes wide.

14:59 - Desharnais scores. Russell throws the puck on net and it is redirected by Kassian in front. Fleury makes the first save, but Desharnais gets to the rebound first to put it in. The Oilers had more bodies in front then the Pens. 2-1 Pens

15:28 - Fleury has been very active with the poke check on McDavid.

18:03 - That will be the end of the power play for the Pens.

20:00 - We are back for the second period! The Pens have a power play for 1:56 to start this period! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - First period horn sounds and the Pens hold the 2-0 lead over the Oilers!

0:04 - The Pens get a late power play as Larsson is ticketed for tripping.

2:35 - MALKIN SCORES! Malkin comes flying down the wing and fires a shot! Talbot looks to have stopped it, but it tickles behind him in the blue paint! McDavid tires to kick it out, but it bounces of Talbot and into the net! 2-0 Pens

4:37 - This game has a good flow to it. Not many whistles or stoppages.

5:19 - The Oilers bring the puck right to the net and a scramble ensues. Fleury puts the stick down and is able to keep the puck out of the net.

7:28 - Steigy has made a comment twice that Kessel doesn't look right. He did collide with Malkin on a previous shift. Hopefully it is nothing serious.

8:50 - Fleury makes a solid save down low and is able to get the puck out of the area. The Pens are a bit sloppy in the defensive zone, they need to clean it up for the Oilers will take advantage.

11:02 - Maroon lays two hard hits. One on Ruhwedel and the other on Kunitz. The crowd sounds their approval.

14:18 - BONINO SCORES! Schultz drags the puck to center and fires on net! Talbot makes the first save, but falls over! The puck bounces out to Wilson who goes behind the net and outlets to Bonino at the side! Bonino doesn't miss! 1-0 Pens

16:29 - Some nice looks for the Pens to start this game. The Pens have to keep up the pressure and watch out for McDavid. 

19:30 - McDavid uses his speed to get a chance in front, but Fleury brings out the poke check to break up his chance. Nice opening save by the Flower. 

20:00 - The puck has dropped in Edmonton! The Pens have to take it to the Oilers early and shut down McDavid! Lets Go Pens! 

Penguins find themselves in Western Canada

By: MF, 

Lets just into this game! The Penguins have to come out with speed, play smart, and stay out of the box! Lets Go Pens!

Last minute update: Patric Hornqvist will be a late scratch due to an injury. 

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kunitz - Crosby - Sheary
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Wilson - Bonino - Guentzel
Sestito - Cullen - Kuhnhackl

Defense
Streit - Hainsey
Dumoulin - Schultz
Cole - Ruhwedel

Murray in the net!

Play by Play
PENS 7 Jets 4

3rd Period
0:00 - THE PENS WIN 7-4 AGAINST THE JETS! MALKIN SHOWED THE JETS HOW HE ROLLS AND BONINO RESPONDED TO CRITICISM WITH A HATTY!  

1:15 - Dano scores. Dano rifles one past the blocker of Murray. 7-4 Pens

3:58 - GUENTZEL SCORES! Sheary fires from the blue line and Guentzel with the high redirect in front! The play is reviewed and the stick is below the crossbar! 7-3 Pens

5:44 - Malkin and Lowry exchange words and blows. The Jets attack and a scrum ensues. Lowry heads to the locker room. He is done for the night as he is assessed a 10 minute misconduct penalty.

8:07 - Solid penalty kill for the Pens.

8:30 - Hagelin with a big block. It looks to go off his ankle and he slowly goes to the bench in some discomfort.

10:07 - Power play time for the Jets as Cullen sits for holding.

12:27 - The Jets crash the net as the puck is loose in the blue paint. Murray and the Pens are able to keep the puck from going in.

15:43 - Not much to update on right now. Pens with a couple of chances. Look for the Jets to start taking chances as the time whines down.

19:00 - The penalty kill for the Pens comes through once again as Sheary is set free from the sin bin.

20:00 - We are back for the third period! The Pens still have to kill off a minute of the Jets' power play! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to close the second period and the Pens hold the commanding 6-3 lead over the Jets!

1:00 - Not a good penalty to take. Sheary to the box for hooking. Jets to the power play.

1:39 - BONINO SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! THAT IS A HAT TRICK FOR HIM! Ruhwedel finds Bonino at the side of the net and he blasts a shot past the glove of Hutchinson! 6-3 Pens

3:31 - Another power play chance for the Pens as Perreault sits for holding the stick of a Penguin.

6:22 - Wheeler with a hard drive that is saved and held by Murray.

9:17 - This happened back with Schutlz scored, but Malkin has earned his first career Gordie Howe Hat Trick!

9:53 - The Pens have chased away Hellebuyck and Hutchinson replaces him. Just a little note, Hutchinson wears his glove on his right hand unlike Hellbuyck.

9:54 - MALKIN SCORES! Hagelin finds Malkin in front of the net! Malkin battles with Scheifele and outmaneuvers him to beat Hellebuyck blocker side! 5-3 Pens

10:31 - BONINO SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Bonino comes flying into the offensive zone and receives a pass from Sheary at the blue line! He beats Hellebuyck to give the Pens the lead! 4-3 Pens

10:51 - SCHULTZ SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Crosby puts the puck right in the wheelhouse of Schultz who blast it past a screened Hellebuyck! 3-3 tie game

11:22 - Now the Pens will get a five-on-three power play opportunity for 1:13 as Kunitz is hooked up.

12:09 - Chiarot holds up Guentzel and the Pens are going to get a chance to bring out their power play.

12:56 - Another solid penalty kill by the Pens.

14:56 - Streit heads to the box for slashing and the Jets are getting yet another power play chance. The Pens have to stay out of the box or they won't be able to get any sustained offensive zone time.

19:16 - The power play time for the Jets expires and Kunitz is set free.

19:59 - Enstrom will not be returning to the game.

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens have kill off a 44 second power play to start! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - The first period comes to an end and the Jets hold the 3-2 lead.

0:05 - Cullen gets a shorthanded chance, but Helleuyck makes the blocker save.

1:16 - Not a good penalty to take. Kunitz flips the puck over the glass and he gets a delay of game penalty. They head back onto the power play.

1:53 - The Pens are able to kill off the rest of the power play chance by the Jets.

3:43 - Jets power play for 1:53 left. Murray looks really shaky in net. He is giving up a lot of rebounds and is fighting the puck tonight.

3:50 - Byfuglien scores. Byfuglien skates right up to the net and puts in a rebound chance. 3-2 Jets

4:50 - That ends the power play for the Pens. Four-on-four once again, this time for 1:04.

5:46 - Wheeler trips up Malkin and will head to the box. Four-on-three power play chance for the Pens for 56 seconds.

6:50 - Sestito nails Enstrom into the boards. He will receive a five-minute boarding major and is off to the locker room. Copp also gets two minutes for attacking Sestito. We will have a four-on-four for two minutes then the Jets will get a power play for three minutes. Enstrom heads to the locker room.

8:03 - MALKIN SCORES! Malkin receives a lead pass and is all alone in the offensive zone! He has no problem beating Hellebuyck short side! 2-2 tie game

8:23 - Of course after I say that about Sestito he comes back onto the ice.

9:04 - Sestito has not come back from the locker room since leaving the box. So the Pens are down a forward.

10:51 - Byfuglien gets a mini breakaway, but his shot goes up over the net.

11:00 - Ehlers scores. Ehlers rifles a rocket shot past Murray. Murray was deep in his net on that shot. 2-1 Jets

11:42 - Copp gets the puck in front and his shot is under the pad of Murray. He crashes into the net and pushes the Murray and his pad. The puck is dislodged and ends up in the net. The referees call it a good goal. The Pens challenge for goalie interference and they rule it no goal!

15:17 - BONINO SCORES! The Pens win the board fight and Bonino rifles a shot through traffic using Byfuglien as a screen! He beats Hellebuyck to tie this game! 1-1 tie game.

15:42 - Matthias scores. Lowry slides a pass to Matthias who drags the puck across the front of the net and puts it five-hole on Murray. 1-0 Jets

16:25 - Well the fighting is not done just yet. Sestito and Thorburn drop them. Both get some blows in.

16:27 - Malkin and Wheeler drop the gloves. Hopefully that puts that issue to rest.

17:46 - That will be the end of the power play for the Pens. Malkin was getting booed every time he touched the puck. This is for the hit he laid on Wheeler in Pittsburgh last game.

19:46 - The first power play goes to the Pens as Ehlers sits for slashing. 

20:00 - The puck has dropped! The Pens have to come out with speed and take it to the Jets! Lets Go Pens! 

Penguins strike back

By: MF,

Welcome everyone to a early start time between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres. The Penguins are coming off two back-to-back losses and are looking to strike back with a win over the Sabres.

Nothing different on the injury front. Conor Sheary is back in the lineup, if you didn't watch the last game. Otherwise things are pretty much the same.

On a side note, tonight the Penguins Foundation are selling the annual charity bags. You can buy them online and there are two kinds. $1,000 Gold bags and $250 Black bags. The difference is that the Gold bags are guaranteed to have a signed jersey and one bag will have a Golden ticket inside. The Black bags could have a signed jersey in it, but that is left up to chance. Go check it out and grab yourself one! I have mine and it's my third year getting a bag. Never been disappointed...well I haven't gotten lucky enough to get a jersey just yet.

Link here for you: Penguins Charity Bag


For tonight's game the Penguins have to come out with speed, keep the pressure on the Sabres, and limit the Sabres zone time. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kunitz - Crosby - Sheary
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist
Guentzel - Bonino - Kessel
Kuhnhackl - Cullen - Wilson

Defense
Streit - Hainsey
Dumoulin - Schultz
Cole - Ruhwedel

Murray in the net!

Play by Play
PENS 4 Sabres 3

3rd Period
0:00 - THE PENS GET THE 4-3 COMEBACK WIN OVER THE SABRES! WHAT A GAME BY THE FLOWER! HE KEPT THE PENS IN THIS ONE AND STARTED THE COMEBACK! GREAT EFFORT AND WORK! 

0:04 - Kane will head to the box for playing with a broken stick. Four-on-four hockey.

1:00 - Sabres have an empty net.

1:51 - An unlucky call. Schultz with a delay of game penalty. Sabres with a power play for the rest of this one.

2:56 - SHEARY SCORES! Schultz with a beautiful pass across the ice right onto the stick of Sheary who guides the puck past Nilsson! He never stopped skating on his way to the net! 4-3 Pens

3:46 - GUENTZEL SCORES! Guentzel with some unreal hand-eye coordination as he tips the point shot! It is reviewed as a possible high-stick, but the ruling stands! 3-3 tie game

3:55 - Great effort on the power play, but the Pens are unable to capitalize.

4:53 - What a power play effort. Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Hornqvist, and Schultz are buzzing around the offensive zone. They are fired up.

5:55 - Pens onto the power play as Kane gets a tripping call.

6:22 - Sabres with some chances. Fleury is owning Kane right now.

8:25 - Sabres just holding on to the lead. Nilsson the only thing keeping them in the lead at this point.

10:21 - That brings an end to the power play and the Pens are unable to take advantage.

12:21 - A huge power play chance for the Pens as Ennis heads off for tripping.

13:55 - The Sabres have had some quality scoring chances, but Fleury has closed the door on them.

14:48 - Crosby fires one on the rush from the slot that is stopped by Nilsson.

17:22 - Cullen, Hornqvist, and Kunitz handing out big hits.

19:26 - That will end the four-on-four play.

20:00 - The third period is underway! There are still 34 seconds left on the four-on-four play! The Pens need to keep pressuring! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to end the second period. This one has turned into a hockey game. 3-2 Sabres

1:26 - Hornqvist and Eichel head to the box. Four-on-four situation.

2:11 - The Sabres call a timeout. The Pens have dominated and have been buzzing around Nilsson.

6:18 - MALKIN SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Three Pens go to battle for the puck in the corner! They win and get the puck out of Schultz at the point! Schultz slides the puck over to Malkin! Malkin blasts a shot right past the glove of Nilsson! Rocket of a shot! 3-2 Sabres

7:03 - Sheary is taken down hard by Falk. A late hit and Falk will had to the box for interference. Pens bring out their power play unit.

11:48 - Kane gets a breakaway chance, but Fleury stretches out the pad to deny him. Great save! Next goal is going to be a big one. Pens are buzzing.

12:15 - SCHULTZ SCORES! Malkin leads the rush, Kessel puts the pass on Schultz's stick as he drives the slot area! Schultz directs the puck that goes off a Sabre then back off Schultz's skate past Nilsson! 3-1 Sabres

13:19 - The Pens kill off the penalty. Now they need to stay out of the box for the rest of this game.

15:19 - A bad penalty by Wilson. He sits for slashing. The Pens have to kill off another penalty.

16:18 - That will end that crazy power play chance for the Pens.

16:52 - Guentzel gets behind the defense and has a one-on-one chance. His shot goes off the left post, off Nilsson, and behind the net. Unreal chance.

17:29 - Crosby snaps a hard shot that Nilsson gets a piece of with his glove.

18:18 - Now the Pens are getting a power play chance as Sabres are caught with too many men on the ice.

19:25 - Another solid penalty kill.

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens have 35 seconds left on the penalty kill! Fleury is in the net! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - That will end the first period and the Pens are down 3-0 to the Sabres.

1:25 - Hagelin will visit the box once again, this time for tripping. The Pens head onto the penalty kill once again.

1:53 - Eichel scores. Eichel snaps one right over the blocker shoulder of Murray. 3-0 Sabres

2:22 - The Pens have had some chances, but Nilsson has been up to the task. The Pens just need to keep up the pressure.

5:07 - Gionta scores on the power play. Murray tries clear the puck up the middle of the ice and Moulson ends up with it. Moulson's first shot is saved, but he regains control and gets it out to Gionta in front. Gionta beats Murray. 2-0 Sabres

6:27 - Hagelin to the box for slashing. The Pens bring out the penalty killers.

6:55 - The puck looks to be in the net, but the Sabres reach into the net and fish it out. The referees review the play and rule it as a no goal as the puck didn't completely cross the goal line. It was super close though.

8:04 - Guenztel gets to the loose puck in front, but Nilsson makes the stop. The Pens crash the net, but Nilsson is able to hold them off.

8:58 - Some good offensive zone time for the Pens, but they are unable to capitalize.

11:31 - Sheary sneaks the puck in between the pads of Nilsson, but he is able to keep the puck from crossing the goal line.

13:41 - O'Reilly scores. Another bad turnover by the Pens and the Sabres take advantage. O'Reilly elevates the puck over Murray. 1-0 Sabres

14:48 - Solid penalty kill by the Pens. Kuhnhackl is set free. 

16:48 - Kuhnhackl gets a delay of game penalty and the Sabres head onto the power play. 

20:00 - Time to start this one! The Pens need to come out with speed and wear down the Sabres early! Lets Go Pens! 

Battle of speed and talent - Penguins vs Blackhawks

By: MF, 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Chicago to face off against the Blackhawks in a back-to-back game situation. They are coming off a tough 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars last night.

Since last night there have been a few moves as the trade deadline approached earlier today. The Penguins acquired defenseman Mark Streit from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick. They also acquired defenseman Frank Corrado from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Eric Fehr, Steve Oleksy, and a 2017 fourth-round draft pick.

The only other change since last night is that Cameron Gaunce was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre Scranton, while Derrick Pouliot was called up.

The Penguins have to bounce back after giving up a 2-0 lead last night to the Stars. They have to play smart, stay focus, and limit the Blackhawks chances. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Kunitz - Crosby - Guentzel
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist
Cullen - Bonino - Kessel
Kuhnhackl - Rowney - Wilson

Defense
Dumoulin - Hainsey
Cole - Schultz
Pouliot - Ruhwedel

Fleury in the net!

Play by Play
Pens 1 Blackhawks 4

3rd Period
0:00 - The Pens fall to the Blackhawks 4-1. The Pens didn't capitalize on their chances and the Blackhawks did. The Pens gave the Blackhawks way too much time and space. However, Fleury was outstanding even in the loss.

0:40 - Kane scores. Kane gets an empty netter and that is a hat trick. 4-1 Blackhawks

2:14 - Fleury heads to the bench and the Pens have an empty net.

3:08 - Kane scores. Another odd-man rush for the Blackhawks and Kane shoots a one-timer that doesn't miss. Fleury had no chance. 3-1 Blackhawks

4:47 - This game is one of scoring chances at every turn. Fleury with an unreal play to whack the puck out of way.

5:20 - Kessel finds a lane to shoot, but his shot just goes wide.

6:09 - Panik with some great stick work to enter the zone and get space. He slaps one that rings off the goal post.

7:00 - Schultz with a great defensive play on Kane to prevent a two-on-one rush.

7:57 - Hossa tries to bring the puck to the front of the net, but Fleury poke checks the puck off his stick.

10:02 - Chances for both teams as the puck goes up and down the ice. Not many whistles and stoppages.

14:59 - Darling absolutely robbed Cullen in front. Crosby outlets a pass from behind the net to Cullen in front, but Darling grabs up the shot with his glove.

16:27 - The Pens come out and are buzzing around the offensive zone. Darling with some good saves to start.

20:00 - The third period is underway! The Pens need to pressure Darling and limit the Blackhawks space! Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to end the second period and the Blackhawks hold the 2-1 lead.

0:23 - Panik scores. Panik wins the board battle to get the puck and stick works around Malkin. He uses Cole as a screen and shoots a high shot blocker side on Fleury. 2-1 Blackhawks

0:47 - The Blackhawks get a two-on-one rush as Toews carries the puck. Fleury shuts the door on that chance.

3:00 - WILSON SCORES! Hainsey with a perfect pass to Wilson who is driving to the net! Wilson turns the puck to his backhand and slips a shot right under the crossbar! 1-1 tie game

5:16 - Fleury is keeping the Pens in this one. He denies Toews on a point blank shot then dives sideways to make a stop on Seabrook's rebound shot. Just a showstopping performance.

7:55 - Hornqvist drives the net, but Darling poke checks the puck out of harms way.

11:11 - Kane scores. Guentzel is stripped of the puck at the offensive blue line by Schmaltz who turns and makes a pass up ice to Kane. He has a two-on-one rush into the Pens' zone. Kane holds and snaps one five-hole. 1-0 Blackhawks

13:16 - This makeshift line of Kessel, Crosby, and Cullen are having a great shift. Crosby just directs the puck wide as it goes through the blue paint.

13:28 - Cullen fires a shot that goes wide!

17:31 - Hartman gets around Cole to get a one-on-one chance, but Fleury comes out to challenge and holds for a whistle. He is locked into this game.

19:35 - Panik with two quality chances to start. Fleury with some brilliant saves.

20:00 - Second period time! The Pens have to apply more offensive pressure this period! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - That will be the end of the first period and this one is still scoreless.

3:19 - A successful penalty kill for the Pens. The Blackhawks were only able to register one shot on their power play chance.

3:50 - Kuhnhackl gets some time and space as he brings the puck down the ice. His shot rings off the crossbar!

5:19 - Fleury's poke checking skills are unreal, but Schultz ends up taking a tripping penalty on a Blackhawks' breakaway chance. Pens bring out the penalty killers.

5:52 - Hainsey lays a solid check on Rasmussen that sends him right into the visitor's bench.

8:23 - The Pens miss a chance and that sends the Blackhawks on a rush the other way. Fleury comes out to challenge and makes the first save. The Pens are then able to clear.

11:07 - Keith fires a point shot that is redirected by Schmaltz in front, but Fleury with the quick reflexes is able to make the save and hold the puck.

12:02 - The Pens have started to push back a little, but the Blackhawks have had the majority of chances. 

15:56 - Malkin and Hagelin get the first quality chance of this game, but they are just unable to finish the play off. 

16:46 - Kempny fires a shot from the point that is redirect up and ends up hitting Hainsey up high. He is shook up, but seems to be fine. 

19:00 - The Blackhawks with the early push. Fleury has had to be sharp early on. 

20:00 - The puck has dropped in Chicago! The Pens have to come out with speed and put the Blackhawks on their heels early! Lets Go Pens!