tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53177315336830892542024-03-05T04:26:11.962-05:00The Pens Hockey ShowAll the news about the Pittsburgh Penguins, that you can stand!!! MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.comBlogger671125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-86762946875374712142018-11-05T19:19:00.002-05:002018-11-05T21:46:35.781-05:00A Devil of a Time<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
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It's hockey night in Pittsburgh! Tonight the Penguins host the New Jersey Devils and are looking to snap their three-game losing streak.<br />
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A perfect night for the Penguins to get the job done in Pittsburgh! Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Rust - Sheahan - Hornqvist<br />
Grant - Cullen - Sprong<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Johnson - Letang<br />
Dumoulin - Riikola<br />
Maatta - Oleksiak<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play-by-Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 1<span style="color: red;"> <b><u>Devils 5</u></b></span></span></div>
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it for this game. The Devils get the 5-1 win over the Pens. They had a lackluster performance tonight and the scoreboard reflects that. They need to figure out what their problem is and fast.<br />
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<b>1:40 - </b>Not much to report on. The Pens do get a late power play as Boyle is called for hooking.<br />
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<b>6:33 - </b>Penalty kill is successful for the Pens.<br />
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<b>8:33 - </b>Malkin to the box. Devils get a power play. The Pens are just not playing to win, they haven't for the majority of the night.<br />
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<b>19:41 - <span style="color: red;">Travis Zajac scores.</span> </b>Another bad turnover by the Pens allows the Devils to keep the puck in the offensive zone. Zajac separates from Maatta to get space. He receives a cross-ice pass and puts it in the open net. Nothing DeSmith could do on that one. 5-1 Devils<br />
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<b>19:59 - </b>DeSmith is now in the net.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>It's the start of the third period! The Pens have to wake up and do something productive this period. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The second period comes to an end and the Devils have extended their lead 4-1.<br />
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<b>0:19 - <span style="color: red;">Boyle scores his second power play goal. That is a hat-trick. </span></b>Boyle gets a perfect pass in his wheelhouse. He gets all of the puck and beats Murray high-glove. 4-1 Devils<br />
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<b>0:51 - </b>Hornqvist is initially called for a high cross-check on Sami Vatanen. Crosby gets in a shoving/punching match. Lastly, Letang and Miles Wood discuss dropping the gloves. Devils end up getting a power play out of all this. Huge penalty kill.<br />
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<b>2:03 - </b>Devils having their way in the offensive zone. Pens spending too much time are the wrong side of the ice.<br />
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<b>5:07 - </b>What happened to the Pens from the western Canada road trip. They need to be putting up those type of numbers right now.<br />
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<b>8:16 - </b>So much for that power play. Anderson is set free.<br />
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<b>10:16 - </b>Power play chance for the Pens as Anderson takes a seat for slashing.<br />
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<b>12:22 - <span style="color: red;">Boyle scores on the power play. His second goal of the night. </span></b>Kyle Palmieri rips a shot from the point. Boyle, stationed in front of Murray, deflects the puck through his legs and it goes high right post (blocker side) into the net. 3-1 Devils<br />
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<b>12:29 - </b>A turnover by Malkin leads to a Devils chance. Maatta ends up taking a hooking penalty and the Devils get a power play opportunity. A huge penalty kill ahead for the Pens.<br />
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<b>16:08 - </b>Another great save by Murray as the Devils crash the net, but he has the pads out to make the saves. The Pens have to tighten things up in their own zone.<br />
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<b>17:43 - </b>Murray robs Joey Anderson in front as the Pens are caught during a change. Way too many chances for the Devils.<br />
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<b>19:34 - </b>Devils almost make it 3-1, but the referee loses sight of the puck and blows the whistle. Murray was strong in the net there.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens have to put the pressure on the Devils and get pucks on the net. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>1st Period</u></b></div>
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<b>0:00 - </b>The first period horn sounds and the Devils hold the 2-1 lead over the Pens.<br />
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<b>1:05 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens.<br />
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<b>2:28 - </b>Andy Greene gets a shorthanded breakaway. Murray denies him with a glove save.<br />
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<b>3:05 - </b>Now the Pens get a late power play as Taylor Hall is called for tripping.<br />
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<b>7:33 - <span style="color: red;">Brian Boyle scores.</span> </b>Ben Lovejoy fires from the point with traffic in front. Boyle gets the deflection in front and puts it past Murray, glove side. 2-1 Devils.<br />
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<b>10:36 - <span style="color: yellow;">OLEKSIAK SCORES! </span></b>Crosby wins an offensive zone faceoff. Guentzel gets the puck and switching spots with Maatta. Maatta goes up with the puck and makes a pass across center over to Oleksiak at the point. Oleksiak fires a rocket of a shot past the glove of Keith Kinkaid. 1-1 tie game.<br />
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<b>15:28 - </b>Pens penalty kill is able to kill off Letang's penalty. </div>
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<b>15:43 - </b>Cullen and Rust get a rush down the ice. Rust's shot goes off the goal post! </div>
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<b>16:51 - </b>Letang heads to the box for a cross-check and the Devils get a power play chance. </div>
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<b>17:28 - <span style="color: red;">Will Butcher scores.</span> </b>Butcher fires a wrister that blows past Murray. First shot of the game for the Devils and it's a goal. 1-0 Devils </div>
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<b>20:00 - </b>The puck had dropped and this game is underway! The Pens need to come out with speed and get on the board early. Lets Go Pens! </div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-41733398269689333432018-11-01T19:10:00.001-04:002018-11-01T21:53:22.041-04:00Revenge Time<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders tonight on the road. This is the second game of a home-and-home series between these two teams.<br />
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The Islanders had a strong performance on the ice Tuesday night as they dominated the Penguins with a 6-3 win. Tonight the Penguins are on enemy soil and look to dish out a little revenge to the Islanders.<br />
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They will get a boost to the lineup, which was something there were missing last game. Kris Letang is back in the lineup after suffering a lower-body injury against the Vancouver Canucks.<br />
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The Penguins have to stay focus, play their style of hockey, and keep the pressure on the Islanders all game long. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Sheahan - Cullen - Hornqvist<br />
Rust - Grant - Sprong<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Oleksiak<br />
Johnson - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play-by-Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 2 <b><u>Islanders 3</u></b></span></div>
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<b><u>Shootout</u></b><br />
The Islanders get the 3-2 win over the Pens in a shootout.<br />
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Letang is stopped by the pads of Greiss.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Bailey scores.</span> He went high glove on Murray.<br />
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Greiss gets enough of Crosby's shot to put it wide.<br />
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Brock Nelson is denied.<br />
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Malkin fires a shot wide of the net.<br />
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Jordan Eberle is stopped by Murray.<br />
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<b><u>Overtime</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>Overtime comes to an end and this one is headed to a shootout.<br />
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<b>0:04 - </b>Kessel is robbed once again by Greiss. Both goalies putting on a show.<br />
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<b>1:07 - </b>Murray answers with his own diving save. The goalies are on their games right now.<br />
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<b>1:47 - </b>Crosby gets a breakaway shot. Greiss comes diving out to poke the puck away from him. What a move by Greiss.<br />
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<b>3:26 - </b>Johnson is robbed by Greiss. That was almost game over there.<br />
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<b>4:13 - </b>Malkin with some great defensive work while skating backwards.<br />
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<b>4:41 - </b>Crosby showing his amazing stickhandling ability. He fires a shot that goes high and wide of the net.<br />
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<b>5:00 - </b>Another overtime game for the Pens. Hopefully, they can grab the win tonight over the Islanders! Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>This game is headed to overtime.<br />
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<b>2:56 - </b>Good chances at either end of the ice. The game is still tied 2-2.<br />
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<b>7:58 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY!</span> </b>Kessel, Letang, and Malkin pass around the puck at the top of the offensive zone. Letang puts the puck right in Malkin's wheelhouse. His slap shot goes off a stick and past Greiss. 2-2 tie game.<br />
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<b>8:59 - </b>Big power play opportunity for the Pens. Lee takes a seat for slashing.<br />
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<b>9:49 - <span style="color: orange;">Anders Lee scores. </span></b>Greiss starts the play by stopping the Pens hard dump in behind the goal. This sets up the Islanders to come down the ice. Thomas Hickey carries the puck down the wing and puts it to the front of the net. Lee angles his skate to redirect the puck past Murray. 2-1 Islanders<br />
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<b>11:06 - </b>Things are getting more chippy out there.<br />
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<b>14:14 - </b>A much better period for the Pens compared to the second period. They are getting time in the offensive zone and starting to get under the skin of the Islanders.<br />
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<b>17:12 - </b>Pens starting to put the pressure on the Islanders in the offensive zone. Islanders end up icing the puck.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens have to clean up their game and put the pressure back on the Islanders. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period and this game is tied 1-1.<br />
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<b>1:21 - </b>Not the best period for the Pens. However, they have had some great chances and Greiss has been there to shut the door on them. Have to give credit to Greiss. Also, Murray has come up with some solid saves down at the other end.<br />
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<b>4:17 - </b>Power play time is up for the Pens.<br />
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<b>5:14 - <span style="color: orange;">Bailey scores a shorthanded goal.</span> </b>Bailey gets the puck and a breakaway right after getting released from the penalty box. He takes the puck down and goes five-hole on Murray. 1-1 tie game.<br />
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<b>5:27: </b>Bailey is set free from the box and the Pens have a normal power play for 1:08.<br />
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<b>5:40 - </b>14 seconds of a five-on-three power play for the Pens.<br />
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<b>6:18 - </b>The whistle is finally blown and now the Pens will get a four-on-three power play for 38 seconds.<br />
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<b>6:27 -</b> Odd man rush for the Pens and they draw a penalty. Oleksiak gets a breakaway is robbed by Greiss.<br />
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<b>7:27 - </b>There goes that power play for the Islanders. Josh Bailey is called for hooking. Four-on-four hockey for 1:47.<br />
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<b>7:41 - </b>Dumoulin prevents Valtferi Filppula from getting a breakaway, but he ends up taking a penalty in the process. He heads to the box and the Islanders will head onto the power play.<br />
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<b>8:36 - </b>Kessel gets behind the defense and receives a lead pass into the offensive zone. Greiss comes out to challenge and snags Kessel's wrist shot out of the air.<br />
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<b>11:09 - </b>Some good pressure by the second line of the Pens. Hagelin had a chance in front, but the puck goes off the heel of his stick and wide of the net.<br />
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<b>12:42 - </b>Not much to update on. The Islanders are getting more physical.<br />
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<b>16:54 - </b>Murray has stepped up and held down the fort, which has kept this game 1-0. The Pens are leaving Islanders open all over the offensive zone. They have to clean up their game.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens have to step up their game and put the pressure on the Islanders. They cannot afford to sit back. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>1st Period</u></b></div>
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<b>0:00 - </b>The first period horn sounds and the Pens are able to hold onto their 1-0 lead.<br />
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<b>1:39 - </b>The Islanders with some extensive offensive zone pressure. A puck went off the goal post and behind Murray. It somehow didn't go in. The Pens got lucky there as the Islanders had the momentum going in their favor.<br />
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<b>6:42 - </b>Now the Islanders will get a chance on the power play as Johnson heads to the penalty box for hooking.<br />
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<b>8:08 - </b>A little extra shoves after the whistle. Andrew Ladd and Malkin started things off, but the referees jump in and take control.<br />
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<b>8:31 - </b>Letang is back on the bench.<br />
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<b>10:17 - </b>Letang takes a puck up high and blocks it with his arm. He heads down the runway.<br />
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<b>13:40 - <span style="color: yellow;">SIMON SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY!</span> </b>Guentzel carries the puck into the zone and goes towards the back of the net. He drops the puck off in front of the net. Simon reaches back to get the puck and put it past Thomas Greiss. 1-0 Pens<br />
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<b>15:30 - </b>Power play chance for the Pens as Mathew Barzal takes a seat for hooking.<br />
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<b>16:26 - </b>Both teams are back to full strength. Murray made a solid save off a weird bounce in front of the net. Close call on a odd bounce.<br />
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<b>18:26 - </b>We will be getting some four-on-four hockey as Leo Komarov goes for holding and Oleksiak is called for roughing.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped and this game is officially underway! The Pens need to come out ready to attack and get on the forecheck. Lets Go Pens! </div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-12954331947774357612018-10-30T19:15:00.002-04:002018-10-30T21:41:34.274-04:00Pittsburgh: Stronger than Hate<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
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I am glad to be back and able to cover the game tonight. My new full-time job has kept me from doing the website every night, but I am doing better at working out a time schedule that will help me in covering the site while also being able to get some sleep for work.<br />
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Now onto tonight's game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. The city will be united together not only for this hockey game, but as a city united against hate. Though we are wounded, Pittsburgh will never bow down to hate. It's an emotional time for the city.<br />
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Let's now turn our minds to this game. Sit back and take some time to get away from the world. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Sheahan - Cullen - Hornqvist<br />
Rust - Grant - Sprong<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Riikola<br />
Johnson - Ruhwedel<br />
Maatta - Oleksiak<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<i>*Kris Letang is out of the lineup tonight due to a lower-body injury*</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play-by-Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 3 <b><u>Islanders 6</u></b></span></div>
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it. The Islanders take this game 6-3 over the Pens.<br />
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<b>2:35 - </b>Empty net for the Pens.<br />
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<b>3:07 - </b>Power play time expires.<br />
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<b>5:07 - </b>Late power play chance for the Pens.<br />
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<b>5:44 - </b>Back and forth hockey right now.<br />
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<b>9:45 - </b>Riikola takes a seat in the box for holding and the Islanders get a power play chance.<br />
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<b>10:16 - Tom Kuhnhackl scores. </b>Kuhnhackl spins and puts the puck in front of the net. The puck goes off Oleksiak's skate and past DeSmith. 6-3 Islanders<br />
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<b>11:37 - </b>The Islanders have pushed back. Nothing much to update on right now. Islanders playing good defensively at the moment.<br />
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<b>16:16 - </b>DeSmith shuts the door on Nelson, which sends the Pens down the ice. Kessel finds Malkin flying down the wing, but his shot goes wide of the net.<br />
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<b>18:37 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES!</span> </b>He spins around in front of the net and backhands the puck past Greiss. 5-3 Islanders<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>Time for the third period! The Pens have to step their game big time if they want to get back into this one. Thomas Greiss is in the net for the Islanders to start this period. No sign of Lehner. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period and the Islanders hold the 5-2 lead.<br />
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<b>3:18 - </b>DeSmith with a solid save to deny Filppula.<br />
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<b>5:11 - </b>Penalty is over.<br />
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<b>6:11 - Eberle scores his second goal of the night. </b>The Islanders get an odd man rush and that leaves Eberle alone with an open net. The Pens challenge for off-sides and it was a close call. The referees end up ruling that the goal stands, which means the Pens will now have to kill off a delay of game penalty. 5-2 Islanders<br />
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<b>8:03 - </b>DeSmith will replace Murray between the pipes.<br />
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<b>8:04 - Jordan Eberle scores on the power play. </b>Eberle gets the puck down low and in front of the net. He elevates the puck over the glove of Murray. 4-2 Islanders<br />
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<b>9:13 - </b>Guentzel is called for interference and will take a seat in the penalty box. Penalty killing time for the Pens.<br />
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<b>10:28 - Matt Martin scores. </b>Casey Cizikas draws two Pens on him, which leaves Martin open on the wing. He passes over to Martin that beats Murray up high. 3-2 Islanders<br />
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<b>14:23 - </b>That does it for the power play. The Pens had some great chances, but couldn't get the puck past Lehner.<br />
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<b>16:23 - </b>Ladd will head over to the sin bin for slashing and the Pens head onto the power play.<br />
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<b>19:20 - </b>Power play time expires for the Islanders.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the second period! There is still 40 seconds left on Johnson's penalty that the Pens have to kill off. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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<b><u>1st Period</u></b></div>
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<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and things are tied 2-2.<br />
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<b>0:02 - </b>Murray with a huge save right before the end of the period.<br />
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<b>1:20 - </b>Now the Pens will head onto the penalty kill as Johnson is called for holding.<br />
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<b>2:01 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Crosby comes flying into the offensive zone with the puck. He fires the puck above the glove of Lehner into the net. Perfectly placed shot. 2-2 tie game<br />
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<b>2:39 - </b>The Pens are doing some good stuff on the ice right now.<br />
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<b>5:36 - <span style="color: yellow;">SIMON SCORES!</span> </b>Crosby makes a pass from the goal line out to Simon. Simon slides the puck to the front of the net looking for Guentzel instead the puck goes off the skate of Ryan Pulock past Robin Lehner into the net. 2-1 Islanders<br />
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<b>7:32 - Brock Nelson scores. </b>Nelson puts a quick shot past Murray, short-side. 2-0 Islanders<br />
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<b>9:17 - Andrew Ladd scores. </b>The Pens are caught during a change and Ladd is wide open at the side of the net. Valtteri Filppula slides a pass over to him and Ladd puts it in the open net. 1-0 Islanders<br />
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<b>11:37 - </b>Good puck movement by the Pens on that power play. Not many shots on net though.<br />
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<b>13:37 - </b>Power play for the Pens as Josh Bailey goes to the box for slashing.<br />
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<b>16:30 - </b>Solid start for the Pens. </div>
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<b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped and this game is underway! Lets Go Pens! </div>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Vegas Golden Knights. Follow the game action below:<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Simon - Brassard - Rust<br />
Cullen - Sheahan - Sprong<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Johnson - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Riikola<br />
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DeSmith in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play-by-Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: yellow;">PENS 4</span></u> Knights 2</span></div>
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">PENS GET THE 4-2 WIN OVER THE KNIGHTS!</span> </b>A great night for both Kessel and DeSmith! Solid win for the Pens and a good foundation to build a winning streak.<br />
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<b>1:08 - </b>Empty net for the Knights.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:21 - </b>Crosby's line pressures the Knights in their own zone. Crosby's puck handling skills are unreal.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:04 - </b>The penalty time comes to an end. Good penalty kill for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:04 - </b>Not a good time for the Pens to take a penalty. A great chance for the Knights here and a big penalty kill for the Pens. Brassard is the one in the box for hooking.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:00 - </b>Nothing that DeSmith could do one that one. The Pens were caught puck watching and the Knights took advantage. They have been pressuring all period and finally got one. The Pens need to clean up their game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:25 - Reilly Smith scores. </b>Marchessault draws the attention to him as he cuts to the front of the net. He outlets a pass to Smith, who is stationed at the side of the net all alone. He puts it behind DeSmith. 4-2 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:54 - </b>Knights with some good pressure in this period. The Pens sitting back a bit.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:37 - </b>Can't forget the hard work of DeSmith to keep the Knights at one. He has stopped 29 of 30 shots so far tonight.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:42 - </b>DeSmith has settled into this game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens need to keep their foot on the gas pedal and not allow the Knights any chance to get back in this one. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The second period comes to an end and the Pens hold the 4-1 lead over the Knights!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:57 - </b>Knights with a two-on-one chance, but DeSmith stretches out to deny Ryan Reaves with the blocker. What an unreal save.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:10 - </b>Now the crowd is chanting "Fleury."<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:20 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES! </span></b>Rust with a beautiful pass across the ice to Guentzel and he fires a rocket shot past the blocker of Subban. 4-1 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:17 - <span style="color: yellow;">HAT TRICK FOR PHILLLL KESSSELLL! </span></b>Kessel finds his way up the middle all alone again. He snaps one past the glove of Subban. Another great shot by Kessel. 3-1 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:12 - </b>Rust with an amazing play in front of the net. Poked the puck away from William Karlsson, which was a for sure goal for him otherwise.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:34 - </b>The lines have been switched up a little bit for the Pens. Hornqvist and Rust have swapped.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:23 - <span style="color: yellow;">KESSEL WITH HIS SECOND GOAL TONIGHT!</span> </b>Malkin feeds a perfect pass up to Kessel who is behind the Knights' defense. On the breakaway, Kessel rips a shot past the glove of Subban. 2-1 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:26 - </b>Some nice puck movement by Crosby and Letang.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:44 - </b>DeSmith makes a save that hits him right in the chest. Hard shot, but DeSmith looks to be alright after that hard shot hit him.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:04 - </b>Subban fights off a shot by Simon. Solid start for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens need to clean up their game and get some offensive zone pressure going. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>1st Period</u></b></div>
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<b>0:00 - </b>Things are tied 1-1 after the first period.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:26 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:26 - </b>Late power play chance for the Pens as Jonathan Marchessault will head to the box for slashing.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:25 - </b>Nine shots for the Pens so far this period. Subban seemed to be fighting the puck early on.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:22 - </b>DeSmith with a great save to keep things tied up 1-1.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:05 - </b>Fast movement by the Knights. Some good shifts by the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:09 - </b>Knights are buzzing in the Pens' zone, keeping them pinned down. Some good puck movement by them.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:57 - <span style="color: yellow;">KESSEL SCORES!</span> </b>Malkin wins an offensive zone faceoff right back to Kessel. Kessel fires it immediately, through traffic and past Malcolm Subban. 1-1 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:30 - Tomas Nosek scores. </b>A bad turnover by the Pens leads the Knights down the ice. Karlsson drives the net and backs DeSmith deep into his night. Nosek is able to backhand a shot under the arm, blocker side, of DeSmith. 1-0 Knights</div>
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<b>16:20 - </b>Solid start for DeSmith. The Pens are able to kill off Simon's penalty. </div>
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<b>18:20 - </b>First power play of the game goes to the Knights as Simon is called for high-sticking. </div>
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<b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped and this game is officially underway. Marc-Andre Fleury is not between the pipes for the Knights as he played last night. A feel a bit better to have the Pens put the puck in the back of the net now. Lets Go Pens! </div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-18975253026608169292018-10-04T18:51:00.000-04:002018-10-04T18:51:56.398-04:00New Beginnings <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
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Welcome back everyone for a new Pittsburgh Penguins' hockey season. For all the information on why I haven't been active this summer is on Twitter @PensHockeyShow.<br />
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We are now moving onto a new season and it starts with the Washington Capitals! The Capitals are coming off a 7-0 win over the Boston Bruins. It was a great way to start the season for the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Now it's time for the Penguins to assert some dominance and start their season with a big win over the Capitals.<br />
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Tonight, I will be updating Twitter and watching the opener with my family. So make sure to follow and have some fun. Next game I will be back to the normal routine of giving play-by-play updates on here and start a new season of trivia.<br />
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Time to start things off with a win! It's hockey night in Pittsburgh! Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-47508425141639329542018-05-07T19:10:00.000-04:002018-05-07T22:13:16.804-04:00Today the Penguins fight<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
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Well, here we sit, facing elimination. The Pittsburgh Penguins are not new to this type of situation. They have seen a few times before and all the numbers that I have looked at are in the Penguins favor. However, this is the playoffs and stats aren't something to stake your claim on.<br />
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More good news to add to the Penguins side is that Nicklas Backstrom will be out of the lineup for the Capitals due to an upper-body injury he sustained in Game Five.<br />
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The Penguins will have to come out and play their best hockey. This is a do or die situation and Pittsburgh isn't a city that gives up. The Penguins have had a wonderful two seasons, but that doesn't mean that things end here. No. Not today. Today the Penguins fight! Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Rust - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Brassard - Sheary<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Oleksiak - Schultz<br />
Maatta - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 1 <b><u><span style="color: red;">Capitals 2 OT</span></u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div>
<b><u>Overtime</u></b><br />
The Capitals win the game and take the series 4-2. I am beyond proud of this team and we all have been spoiled for the past two years. Next year we go on the hunt for another Stanley Cup and build the dream again. Thank you for a great season Pens.<br />
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<b>14:33 - Kuznetsov scores. </b>A bad pinch by the Pens leads the Capitals down the ice on a rush. Kuznetsov beats Murray. 2-1 Capitals<br />
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<b>15:33 - </b>Murray denies Oshie after the Pens had a bad line change.<br />
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<b>17:06 - </b>Kuhnhackl fires one off the goal post.<br />
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<b>17:41 - </b>Sheahan starts this overtime with some great energy. <i>On a personal note, I am freaking out. </i><br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>Time for some overtime hockey! The Pens need to pressure early and hard. It's do or die. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>With things still tied 1-1, this game is headed to overtime.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:05 - </b>Murray with a huge save at the end. <i>Sorry, I haven't been typing much. This is a stressful game. </i><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:20 - </b>Finally some offensive pressure by the Pens. Nothing comes of it, but good pressure.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:19 - </b>Not a whole bunch to update on. Both teams are playing very defensively, not much offensive pressure.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:32 - </b>Murray has been outstanding since allowing that first goal. Just great goaltending.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:50 - </b>Capitals have a two-on-one chance, but Letang gets back to break things up.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:09 - </b>Pretty much non-stop hockey right now. Things are tight.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! Now is the time to ramp things up Pens. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The second-period horn sounds and this game is tied 1-1.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:04 - </b>Malkin spins around and gets the puck to the front of the net. Schultz gets a shot off and Holtby just gets a shoulder to deny him.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:36 - </b>Evgeny Kuznetsov stick handles at the side of the net, but doesn't get one past Murray.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:14 - </b>More line changes for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:26 - </b>A great chance for the Pens in front, but the puck just goes over the net.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:08 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES! </span></b>A set faceoff in the offensive zone. They win and get the puck back to Letang at the point. He fires a rocket that goes off the stick of Chandler Stephenson past Holtby. 1-1 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:14 - </b>Sullivan has decided to change up the lines and see if that gives the team energy.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:29 - </b>Oleksiak's stick breaks at the blue line and gives the Capitals a four-on-two chance. Murry makes the save and dives out for the rebound.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:24 - </b>The Pens are a team that needs a spark and soon. Who will do it for them?<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:47 - </b>Murray denies Jakub Vrana with a pad save.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:01 - </b>Not a good goal to allow by Murray. Soft.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:47 - <span style="color: red;">Alex Chiasson scores. </span></b>Nathan Walker comes flying around the back of the net and outlets a pass to Chiasson. He shoots one short side and beats Murray. 1-0 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:11 - </b>Schultz's shot is turned away by the pad of Holtby. The Capitals clear the rebound.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>It's time for the second period! The Pens have to come out with energy and put the pressure on Holtby. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>1st Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end. 0-0.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:08 - </b>Hornqvist with a chance in front. The Pens showing some energy.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:55 - </b>Solid shift for the third line of the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:11 - </b>The Pens have looked flat in this period. They more energy as a whole.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:35 - </b>That does it for the power play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:35 - </b>Now the Pens get a chance on the power play. Michal Kempny will head to the box for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:33 - </b> I have thought this for a few games now. Not sure I understand the reason for Simon on the top line. Doesn't seem to be working.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:08 - </b>Hornqvist just had a great shift. He was working hard to get the puck and disrupt the Capitals in their own zone.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:49 - </b>That is a successful penalty kill.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:45 - </b>In the slot, T.J. Oshie fires high-glove and ends up hitting the goal post.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:49 - </b>Not a good penalty to take. Maatta is called for high-sticking. This is a critical penalty kill.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:11 - </b>Sheahan forces a turnover at the blue line to keep the puck in the zone. He gets the puck to Kessel who is all alone in front of the net. Holtby poke checks him and is able to cover for a whistle.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:55 - </b>Malkin fires a shot wide.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Game Six is officially underway! Don't let things end here Pens! Go get the win! Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-17695444517038817192018-05-05T19:25:00.000-04:002018-05-05T22:08:49.417-04:00The series lead is up for grabs<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in Washington to take on the Capitals and gain a 3-2 series lead.<br />
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Nothing to update you on for Game Five. The Penguins need to get the job done.<br />
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The Penguins have to come out ready to play and need to put the pressure on from the start. They cannot afford to have a slow start in this one. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Rust - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Brassard - Sheary<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 3 <b><u><span style="color: red;">Capitals 6</span></u></b></span><br />
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The Capitals take Game Five 6-3 and the 3-2 series lead. The Pens have to win the next two. Everything is on the line now.<br />
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<b>0:05 - <span style="color: red;">Lars Eller scores an empty-netter. </span></b>Eller gets the puck and goes up the ice. He easily puts it in the open net. 6-3 Capitals<br />
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<b>1:31 - <span style="color: red;">T.J. Oshie scores an empty-netter. </span></b>Kessel gives up the puck at the blue line and Oshie puts it in the empty net. 5-3 Capitals<br />
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<b>1:46 - </b>Empty net for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:38 - <span style="color: red;">Jakub Vrana scores.</span> </b>Ovechkin has speed down the wing and makes a backward pass to Vrana. Vrana is left open to put in the loose puck. 4-3 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:45 - </b>Holtby robs Dumoulin.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:30 - </b>Nicklas Backstrom is missing from the Capitals bench. Also, Simon blocks a shot with his hand and he is in some discomfort on the bench.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:42 - </b>Murray shoulders away a high puck.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:09 - </b>More whistles in this period unlike the first two.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:44 - </b>Chances for both teams. The story of this game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:08 - <span style="color: red;">Evgeny Kuznetsov scores. </span></b>A terrible line change for the Pens as Kuznetsov gets a breakaway. Kuznetsov beats Murray five-hole. 3-3 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens have to keep up the pressure and play smart. Finish this game with a win. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The second-period horn sounds and the Pens now have the 3-2 lead.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:38 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. Hagelin is having a great game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:21 - </b>43-second power play now for the Capitals.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:38 - </b>So much for that power play. Crosby now goes to the box for hooking. Four-on-four hockey for 1:17.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:21 - </b>Smith-Pelly will head back to the box for tripping. A huge power play chance for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:29 - </b>Holtby has been big for the Capitals. He has kept them in this one.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:38 - </b>The Pens need to remain focused. No time to sit back.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:15 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES! </span></b>Kessel finds Hornqvist in front, who directs the puck on net. Holtby makes the first save, but the puck is loose in the blue paint. Malkin hammers at the loose puck and Hornqvist joins in. He puts the loose puck into the net. 3-2 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:03 - </b>Now the Pens get a power play chance. Devante Smith-Pelly is called for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:05 - </b>Up and down hockey. The Capitals get a scoring chance and the Pens end up with two. Holtby stands strong.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:50 - </b>The Pens seemed to be called for too many men on the ice. The referees get together to discuss and there will be no penalty. The video shows that it wasn't a penalty.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:17 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES!</span> </b>Kessel snaps a shot from the half circle and the puck deflects off Crosby's hand past Holtby. 2-2 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:36 - </b>Hagelin is denied by Holtby right in front. Ovechkin takes a slashing penalty as he ends up breaking Malkin's stick in the process. A power play chance for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:01 - </b>Power play time expires.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens have almost a full power play to start this period, minus 1.2 seconds. Get one here and push forward! Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>1st Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and the Capitals have the 2-1 lead.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:01 - </b>A very late penalty. Ovechkin is called for slashing. Pens get a power play chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:05 - <span style="color: red;">Brett Connolly scores. </span></b>The Pens lose the battle on the boards and Connolly fires a shot through the five-hole of Murray. Bad goal to give up there. 2-1 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:38 - <span style="color: red;">John Carlson scores on the power play.</span> </b>Carlson fires a high-glove side shot from the point and beats Murray. 1-1 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:49 - </b>Simon takes a tripping penalty and the Pens bring out their penalty killers. Not a good penalty to take.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:38 - </b>Very fast paced game. Holtby has stepped up for the Capitals. Murray has also been outstanding.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:56 - </b>A successful penalty kill. The Pens held the Capitals to a single shot on that one. Kuhnhackl even had a great shorthanded scoring chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:56 - </b>Now the Pens will have to kill off a penalty. Ruhwedel is called for hooking.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:45 - </b>Penalty time is up. That power play looked good. Both units.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:45 - </b>Power play time for the Pens as Matt Niskanen is ticketed for holding.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:23 - </b>The Capitals come back with pressure, but Murray shuts them down.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:37 - <span style="color: yellow;">OLEKSIAK SCORES! </span></b>Oleksiak has traffic in front of Holtby and fires a hard shot from the blue line. His shot blows past the blocker side of Holtby. 1-0 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:11 - </b>Sheahan is robbed by Braden Holtby in front. The puck was loose, but the Pens were unable to get a stick on it.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>18:52 - </b>Murray denies a wide-open Alex Ovechkin. Great save!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped for Game Five! The Pens need to come out with energy and speed. Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-6869419667576915272018-05-03T19:10:00.000-04:002018-05-03T21:58:40.639-04:00Time to tie things up<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Tonight's an important game for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they look to tie this series 2-2 in Game Four.<br />
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The Penguins suffered some setbacks in Game Three, which included Zach Aston-Reese receiving a hard hit to the head courtesy of Tom Wilson. It resulted in Aston-Reese being diagnosed with a concussion and broken jaw. It was another blow to the Penguins, especially after Wilson had laid a similar head hit on Brian Dumoulin in Game Two. However, this time the league took action and suspended Wilson for three games.<br />
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This is a great chance for the Penguins to come back and win this series in three games. The Washington Capitals have really relied on Wilson throughout this series, so it's a big blow for them.<br />
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Some more good news for the Penguins is that Carl Hagelin will be back in the lineup tonight. His speed will help to push the Capitals back in their zone. He is a critical piece of the team's offense.<br />
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The Penguins have to use the crowd's energy and their speed to put the Capitals on their heels. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist<br />
Simon - Malkin - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Brassard - Sheary<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">PENS 3</u> </span>Capitals 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div>
<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS TAKE GAME FOUR WITH A 3-1 WIN! </span></b>Now the series is tied up 2-2 as the series shifts back to Washington! Great goaltending by Murray once again!<br />
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<b>0:56 - </b>Meanwhile, Oshie leaves his feet to make a hit on Letang. Letang has words with Oshie and the two end up dropping the gloves.<br />
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<b>0:56 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUETNZEL SCORES AN EMPTY NETTER/POWER PLAY GOAL! </span></b>Crosby gets the puck and stops up to fake out Ovechkin. He gets loose and puts a pass up to Guentzel, who puts it in the empty net. 3-1 Pens<br />
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<b>1:11 - </b>Capitals are caught with too many men on the ice. Power play for the Pens.<br />
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<b>1:20 - </b>Empty net for the Capitals.<br />
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<b>3:53 - </b>Not stop play for quite a few minutes. Up and down hockey. Crosby finds Guentzel driving to the net. Holtby robs him in front.<br />
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<b>6:12 - </b>The Capitals are bringing it as the clock whines down. The Pens need to push back. They cannot afford to sit back.<br />
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<b>10:01 - </b>Hornqvist is hit on the play and goes down the ice. He does get back up and takes a puck away from a Capital.<br />
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<b>15:22 - </b>Crosby feeds the puck out to Guentzel, who is stationed in front of the net. Holtby makes the stop and everyone crashes the net for the loose puck. Holtby ends up covering it up for a whistle.<br />
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<b>20:00 - </b>Time for the third period! The Pens cannot let up on the Capitals. Finish this one with a win. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The second-period horn sounds and the Pens end the period leading 2-1.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:29 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES! </span></b>A mad scramble ensues in front of the net as the puck bounces off the goal post and sits on the goal line. Holtby is down on his stomach and tries to reach back. Malkin dives out and pokes at the loose puck. The referees review to see if it crossed the line. They rule it a goal. In addition, the Capitals challenge for goalie interference. It's officially ruled a good goal! 2-1 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:43 - </b>Now the Pens are on the power play for 1:53.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:50 - </b>Seven seconds of four-on-four as Oshie is called for interference.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:43 - </b>Another Guentzel penalty. This time he will take a seat for slashing. Ovechkin and Letang end up exchanging words and Ovechkin gets away with a punch to Letang's face.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:05 - <span style="color: red;">T.J. Oshie scores on the power play.</span> </b>Nicklas Backstrom gets a pass through to Oshie in the slot area. Oshie beats Murray high-glove side. 1-1 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:09 - </b>Critical penalty kill for the Pens as Guentzel is called for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:39 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES! </span></b>Crosby slides a backhanded pass over to Simon in the slot area. His shot bounces off the leg of Matt Niskanen and Guentzel picks up the loose puck. He elevates the puck over Holtby. 1-0 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:32 - </b>Sheary with a terrible turnover. He made a blind pass up the center of the ice in his own zone. Murray bails him out.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:30 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:50 - </b>Two-on-one chance for the Capitals shorthanded. Jay Beagle's shot goes high and wide. <i>FYI: My internet went out right when the Pens went on the penalty kill, so I missed some stuff that happened in between. Both teams had amazing scoring chances is what I have gathered. </i><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:30 - </b>Power play time for the Pens. Chandler Stephenson is called for slashing.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:23 - </b>The penalty killing effort is successful.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:23 - </b>Murray makes a save on a point shot that hits him around the collarbone area. He goes down in pain and the trainer comes out to talk to him. Murray stays on the ice. Also, Malkin gets a slashing penalty and the Capitals head onto the power play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the second period! The Pens just need to put traffic in front of Holtby and keep at it. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>1st Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and things are 0-0.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:10 - </b>Holtby has stepped up for the Capitals. The Pens need to get more traffic in front and create rebound chances.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:13 - </b>Kessel fires a shot high over the net. Some good offensive pressure by the third and fourth lines of the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:20 - </b>Murray is locked into this game. Capitals haven't had a lot of shots, but when they do get a shot on net, it's a quality scoring chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:21 - </b>Schultz blocks a shot and is in some discomfort as he heads to the bench. He stays on the bench though.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:36 - </b>A really good start for the Pens. Crosby carries the puck up ice and a two-on-one chance develops, but he is unable to get a shot off.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:11 - </b>Murray with a great save on a deflected shot and he covers up the loose puck.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:50 - </b>That does it for the power play. Hornqvist had a great chance to put home a rebound, but Holtby denies him.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:50 - </b>Solid early pressure by the Pens leads to the first power play chance of the game. John Carlson is called for hooking.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped in Pittsburgh! The Pens need to use the crowd's energy and their speed to pressure the Capitals early. Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-33267522686190914332018-05-01T19:41:00.001-04:002018-05-01T22:20:49.214-04:00Number 71 is back in Pittsburgh<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The series has shifted to Pittsburgh with things tied 1-1 between the Penguins and Washington Capitals.<br />
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There is some great news, which could turn the tide in the Penguins favor. Brian Dumoulin is set to go for tonight after taking a shoulder to the head in Game Two from Tom Wilson. He was out for the rest of Game Two, but it ready to go for tonight's game. He is a huge piece of the Penguins defense.<br />
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In addition, the big man, number 71 is back in the lineup after missing the first two games of this series. Evgeni Malkin brings so much to the Penguins lineup and will allow them to utilize different looks and weapons. It will also make the Capitals have to decide on who their top defensive pairing unit should play against. Malkin or Crosby. Either way, someone is left open.<br />
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Tonight, the Penguins have to get a better start and put the pressure on the Capitals. Their starts have left a lot to be desired and that has to change. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist<br />
Simon - Malkin - Rust<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Brassard - Sheary<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 3<span style="color: red;"> <b><u>Capitals 4</u></b></span></span><br />
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it. The Capitals get the 4-3 and take a 2-1 series lead.<br />
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<b>0:40 - </b>Pens empty their net for an extra attacker.<br />
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<b>1:07 - <span style="color: red;">Ovechkin scores. </span></b>Maatta turns over the puck at the far blue line, which leads the Capitals down the ice on a rush. Ovechkin's first shot goes off the post, but he bats in the rebound. 4-3 Capitals<br />
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<b>1:34 - </b>Some solid pressure by the Pens.<br />
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<b>4:37 - </b>Odd man rush for the Capitals after a bad pinch in by Letang. Murray comes up big. Things are getting tighter out there.<br />
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<b>6:05 - </b>Great work by Ruhwedel to break up a two-on-one chance for the Capitals. An awesome shift for him.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:51 - </b>Dumoulin puts a shot wide. That would have blown the roof off this place.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:54 -<span style="color: red;"> Niskanen scores. </span></b>Niskanen has a clear shot from the point to the goal. Murray gets a piece of the shot with his glove, but not all of it. 3-3 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:14 - </b>Malkin fires a shot off the goal post!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:02 - </b>The penalty kill is good for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens need to kill off this 58-second Capitals power play and get back to pressuring the Capitals. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The horn sounds to end the second period and the Pens hold the 3-2 lead.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:02 - </b>Too many men on the ice for the Pens and the Capitals get a power play chance. A critical penalty kill.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:05 - </b>Four-on-four play comes to an end.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:33 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Crosby lets go of a bullet pass over to Guentzel who stickhandles this way around Dmitry Orlov to the front of the net. He makes a pass over to Crosby, right in his wheelhouse. Crosby's rocket shot blows past an outstretched Holtby. 3-2 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:05 - </b>Four-on-four hockey time as Michal Kempny sits for hooking and Kuhnhackl for holding the stick.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:45 - </b>That does it for the power play. Malkin had a great chance, but Matt Niskanen ended up batting away the puck before it could cross the line.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:45 - </b>Tempers flare on the ice. Ovechkin, Wilson, and Oleksiak all head to the box. Ovechkin and Oleksiak get cross-checking minors. Wilson gets unsportsmanlike conduct. As a result, the Pens head onto the power play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:56 - <span style="color: red;">Chandler Stephenson scores. </span></b>A bad turnover by Oleksiak that leads to a Stephenson getting the puck in front. He beats Murray. 2-2 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:09 - </b>Tom Wilson takes out Aston-Reese and leaves his feet in the process. Looks like the head was the main contact point. Aston-Reese goes right to the locker room and is bleeding. No call.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:11 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY!</span> </b>Malkin walks down low to the side of the net. Malkin backhands the puck over to Hornqvist who puts it over Holtby. 2-1 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:24 - </b>Power play time for the Pens. Brooks Orpik heads to the box for hooking.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:26 -<span style="color: yellow;"> GUENTZEL SCORES! </span></b>Schultz with great stick handling work to keep the puck along the blue line. He fires a point shot that is tipped in front by Guentzel and goes under the glove of Holtby. 1-1 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:01 - </b>Sheary hits the side of the net with his shot.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:12 - <span style="color: red;">John Carlson scores on the power play.</span> </b>Carlson fires a hard shot from the point that goes off the stick of Rust and past the blocker shoulder of Murray. 1-0 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>The second period is underway! The Pens have to kill off a Capitals power play for 50 seconds to start. Get the kill and move on. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>1st Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and things are 0-0.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:10 - </b>Dang it! Penalty troubles will come back to haunt the Pens. Malkin takes a tripping penalty and the Capitals head right back onto the power play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:30 - </b>Another solid penalty kill for the Pens. They held the Capitals to zero shots.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:30 - </b>A terrible penalty for Letang to take. He takes a seat for interference and the Capitals get a power play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:32 - </b>Letang's stick breaks at the blue line and that gives Ovechkin a breakaway chance. Ruhwedel skates his heart out to get back and disrupt Ovechkin. Murray also helps with a poke check and kicks the loose puck out of the way.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:56 - </b>Wow! The Pens get really lucky. Lars Eller fires a hard shot from the wing that Murray gets a piece of it, but it trickles through the blue paint and just past the goal post. Way too close.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:45 - </b>Holtby has kept the Pens at bay, so far this period.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:57 - </b>Hornqvist gets the puck while driving down the center of the ice. His shot just goes wide!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:13 - </b>Power play time expires. Holtby with two big saves at the end of that Pens' power play chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:04 - </b>The power play looks much better. Having Malkin as a weapon on it makes a big difference.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:13 - </b>Back on the power play for the Pens. T.J. Oshie will head to the box for holding.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:21 - </b>That does it for that power play. The Pens did a great job on the penalty kill. Murray came up big and Rust did a fantastic job of blocking shots.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:04 - </b>Capitals will now have a power play for about 42 seconds.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:21 - </b>Now four-on-four will be played as Hornqvist is called for tripping. A much better-looking power play for the Pens. They weren't afraid to shoot the puck.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:04 - </b>The first power play of the game goes to the Pens as Brett Connolly sits for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:23 - </b>Shots are 2-0 in favor of the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Game time! The Pens need to utilize the energy of the crowd and take things to the Capitals. Get things started right! Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-89128950884302206902018-04-29T15:22:00.000-04:002018-05-01T19:29:46.350-04:00No Malkin, no problem? - Part Two<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PPG Paints Arena / <i>MF (good luck now, no?)</i></td></tr>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Welcome back to Game Two between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals! The Penguins took Game One, 3-2 and lead the series 1-0.<br />
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This will be a big game for both teams. The Capitals are looking to bounce back in this one, while the Penguins are wanting to keep their foot on the gas pedal.<br />
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Nothing will change for the Penguins in this game. They will still be without Evgeni Malkin and Carl Hagelin.<br />
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The Penguins have to stay focused, play smart, and keep on the pressure. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist<br />
Simon - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Rust<br />
Aston-Reese - Rowney - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 1 <b><u><span style="color: red;">Capitals 4</span></u></b></span><br />
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<b><u>3rd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it for this game. The Capitals get the 4-1 win and tie the series 1-1. We are headed back to Pittsburgh now.<br />
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<b>0:06 - <span style="color: red;">Nicklas Backstrom scores an empty-netter.</span> </b>He fires into the empty net. 4-1 Capitals<br />
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<b>1:19 - </b>The Pens empty their net once again.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:41 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:43 - </b>Hornqvist and Smith-Pelly get tangled up in front of the net. They both head to the box.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:44 - </b>Empty net for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:12 - </b>Power play time for the Pens for 1:31.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:41 - </b>29 seconds of four-on-four hockey. Kuznetsov to the box for slashing.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:12 - </b>Another penalty to the Pens. This time Brassard. Penalty killing time. On a side note, the officiating has been terrible. Inconsistency strikes once again.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:23 - </b>Solid penalty kill for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:23 - </b>Capitals getting a power play. Letang to the box.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:47 - </b>Murray robs Chandler Stephenson on a breakaway chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:57 - </b>Crosby goes for the wrap around, but it doesn't quite get there. Hornqvist helps it the rest of the way. Holtby puts his skate at the pole to try and keep the puck out. The referees take a long look and call it a no goal. Terrible call once again by the NHL. Even the NBC announcers show a picture to show that it was a goal. Come on.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:22 - </b>The power play time expires.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:22 - </b>T.J. Oshie is ticketed with interference. A power play chance for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:57 - </b>Crosby's shot goes up into the netting. Decent start for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:59 - </b>No Dumoulin.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens need to keep up the pressure. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>2nd Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period. 3-1 Capitals.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:44 - </b>Devante Smith-Pelly gets a step on Ruhwedel and goes right to the front of the net. He loses his edge on the play and ends up running into Murray.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:54 - </b>Crosby missed a chance on a wide open net. The puck just jumped off his stick!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:56 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES! </span></b>Letang fires a hard shot from the point with traffic in front. His shot blows past Holtby. 3-1 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:46 - </b>Hornqvist and Dmitry Orlov exchange some blows. Both get roughing minors. Four-on-four hockey time.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:02 - </b>Guentzel is absolutely robbed by Holtby.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:04 - </b>Now Guentzel is holding his left arm close to him. He goes to the bench in some discomfort.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:34 - </b>Dumoulin goes down hard onto the ice and the trainer comes out to him. He skates to the bench and goes to the locker room. Tom Wilson came up behind and put his shoulder right into Dumoulin's head, while Ovechkin hit him from the other side. Dirty hit by Wilson.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:53 - <span style="color: red;">Brett Connolly scores. </span></b>Another bad turnover to the Pens allows for Connolly to get a breakaway chance. He targets the high-glove side of Murray. Murray gets a piece of the puck, but not enough. 3-0 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens have to clean up their game and put on the pressure. Murray cannot do it all. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u><br /></u></b> <b><u>1st Period</u></b><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end. 2-0 Capitals.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:48 - </b>Murray is getting a workout.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:06 - <span style="color: red;">Jakub Vrana scores on the power play. </span></b>Vrana stickhandles right to the front/side of the net. He puts his shot high-glove. The Pens challenge for goalie interference. The call stands. 2-0 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:01 - </b>Now the Capitals get a power play chance as Crosby takes a seat for hooking.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:53 - </b>Finally some offensive pressure by the Pens. Holtby came up with some great saves.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:48 - </b>Crosby's line gets some offensive pressure going. Braden Holtby ends up robbing Crosby in front.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:57 - </b>The Pens are a turning over way too many pucks. Just unreal.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:03 - </b>A terrible power play for the Pens. It looked like the Capitals were on the power play instead. Murray had to hold down the fort.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:03 - </b>Pens to the power play as Kuznetsov goes off for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:55 - </b>Niskanen's shot from the slot is saved by the blocker of Murray. Really solid save. The Capitals are pinning the Pens in their own zone.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:43 - </b>Similar to Game One, the Capitals are pressuring early. They are outshooting the Pens and Murray is trying to weather the storm for the Pens. Also, the Capitals are going for high-glove shots on Murray.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:59 - </b>By the way, that goal was high-glove. That has been a problem for Murray for a while now.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:34 - <span style="color: red;">Alex Ovechkin scores.</span> </b>A bag pinch by the Pens leads to a rush for the Capitals. Evgeny Kuznetsov pokes the puck away from Hornqvist and it goes right to Ovechkin, who has plenty of time and space on the wing. He puts a rocket shot past Murray. 1-0 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:23 - </b>Letang fires a shot from the point that Crosby redirects just wide. Solid play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Game time! The Pens need to come out with speed and put the pressure on the Capitals. Don't let them have any hope. Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-62986423236609417162018-04-26T19:16:00.000-04:002018-04-26T21:44:02.599-04:00Old rivals collide once again - Round Two - 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PPG Paints Arena / <i>MF (the reason for the same picture is that I am very superstitious)</i></td></tr>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins have made it to the Second Round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as they dispatched the Philadelphia Flyers in the First Round in six games.<br />
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Now the challenge gets harder. Every round raises new challenges, obstacles, and physical dilemmas. It seems to be destiny for the Penguins to meet the Washington Capitals and they will do just that in this round. It won't be an easy series for either team, but it will be an interesting one as always.<br />
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However, the Penguins will start the series down two critical forwards. Evgeni Malkin and Carl Hagelin will not be in the lineup for Game One. Malkin did travel with the team to Washington, but Hagelin did not. The Penguins have to rise to the challenge, which they have done before in the past.<br />
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Old rivals collide once again in the playoffs. The question is, do the Penguins still have the Capitals number or is this finally the season for the Capitals? It all starts tonight! Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Guentzel<br />
Simon - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Rust<br />
Aston-Reese - Rowney - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: yellow;">PENS 3</span></u> Capitals 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS TAKE GAME ONE 3-2! </span></b>They come back after being down 2-0 and get the win. What a game for them. Murray was huge for them!<br />
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<b>0:36 - </b>What a game by Murray.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:47 - </b>The Capitals call a timeout. Murray has been unreal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:40 - </b>Empty net for the Capitals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:37 - </b>Murray robs Brett Connolly at the side of the net. Unreal save. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:10 - </b>A set faceoff win for the Capitals. Ovechkin's quick shot hits the mask of Murray and goes up into the netting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:48 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:20 - </b>32-second power play for the Capitals. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:48 - </b>Guentzel gets a high-sticking penalty. Four-on-four hockey for 1:28. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:20 - </b>Now the Pens get a power play chance. Chandler Stephenson is ticketed for high-sticking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:12 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES! </span></b>Crosby gets the puck off the half-boards and quickly fires a shot on net. Guentzel gets a piece of the puck as it travels to the net. The puck goes between the post and blocker arm of Holtby. 3-2 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:21 - </b>A bad turnover for the Pens. Lars Eller gets the puck and Murray ends up denying him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:40 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Dumoulin finds Hornqvist right at the blue line. He chips the puck over to Guentzel who fires a pass across the ice to Crosby. Ovechkin gets a piece of the pass to slow it down, but Crosby still gets the puck. He beats Holtby five-hole. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:01 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES!</span> </b>Schultz fires a shot from the point and is able to elevate the puck over a fallen Ovechkin. Hornqvist redirects the shot past Holtby. 2-1 Capitals </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:32 -<span style="color: red;"> Ovechkin scores.</span> </b>Another two-on-one chance for the Capitals. Ovechkin holds and fires a shot over the glove of Murray. 2-0 Capitals </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens have to put the pressure on Holtby even more, but not let the Capitals get quality chances in the process. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The second-period horn sounds. The Capitals still hold the 1-0 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:17 - </b>Sheahan is back on the ice, sporting a black eye. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:05 - </b>Holtby denies the Pens with chances right in front. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:40 - </b>Sheahan takes a puck up high and he heads straight to the bench holding his face. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:52 - </b>Murray has been really solid for the Pens. He makes another pad save with bodies in front. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:04 - </b>Finally a whistle. None stop up and down hockey for quite some time. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:34 - </b>Crosby's line has been generating some good chances. If Malkin was here, the Capitals would be in trouble. They haven't been able to really contain Crosby. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:57 - </b>Murray and Holtby have settled into this game well. Both teams are flying and trading chances. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:04 - </b>Power play time expires. Only two shots on net for the Pens during that power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:04 - </b>The first power play of the game goes to the Pens as Tom Wilson is called for interference. A huge chance for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:18 - </b>What a save by Murray. He comes sliding across to deny a shot with his blocker. Unreal. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:45 - </b>Guentzel and Crosby have a two-on-one chance. Guentzel holds and fires a shot that rings off the goal post! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens need to communicate better and clean up their defensive gameplay this period. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and the Capitals have the 1-0 lead.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:58 - </b>Some nice work by the first line of the Pens in the offensive zone. Holtby makes a save on Hornqvist's shot.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:07 - </b>It seems the Pens have settled into the game a little bit. Both teams getting looks and chances.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:16 - </b>Holtby shuts the door on Guentzel's chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:01 - </b>Sheahan holds strong to go behind the net and outlet a pass to Simon, who is driving down the center. Holtby gets a piece of his shot to direct it wide.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:47 - </b>To be honest, if the Pens end this period down by one that would be great. The Pens have given up way too many chances. Luckily not much develops, but still, the chance is there for the Capitals.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:42 - </b>Murray holds strong as Devante Smith-Pelly as he comes crashing into him. Murray keeps the puck out. The Pens are breaking down defensively. They have to pick up their gameplay.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:11 - </b>Simon beats Holtby, but he cannot beat the goal post.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:50 - </b>The Pens have gotten lucky on a few plays now. Murray with a solid glove save.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:41 - </b>Brooks Orpik lays a heavy hit on Hornqvist. Hornqvist seems to be okay.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:02 - </b>Crosby is robbed by Braden Holtby.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:30 - </b>Murray gets a piece of the puck. It trickles through the blue paint. Luckily two Pens were there to clear the puck out of blue paint.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:12 - </b>Another odd-man rush for the Capitals. Ovechkin has a wide open net but fires the puck wide. The Pens got lucky there.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:20 - </b>Dumoulin was hit hard into the boards. He was slow to get back up and is not happy with the referee.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:52 - </b>Not the start they were looking for, but the Pens have been able to generate some chances in the offensive zone.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>19:43 - <span style="color: red;">Evgeny Kuznetsov scores. </span></b>Ovechkin chips the puck up to Kuznetsov who is behind the Pens' defense. He beats Murray high glove. 1-0 Capitals<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>The Second Round of the playoffs has officially started! The Pens need to come out with energy and speed. Time to quiet down this building. Lets Go Pens! </div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-23575927576661158942018-04-22T15:19:00.000-04:002018-04-22T17:53:44.765-04:00Round Two or Game Seven? <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Well, here we sit. Game Six. The Pittsburgh Penguins allowed the Philadelphia Flyers to get some life back into their game and keep themselves alive in this playoff round.<br />
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It wasn't a good Game Five for the Penguins. The Flyers had the energy and determination, whereas the Penguins did not. The team that worked hard all game came out with the win. Today, that has to be the Penguins.<br />
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However, the Penguins have some good and bad news when it comes to their lineup today. Patric Hornqvist will be returning, but Evgeni Malkin will not be in the lineup. Malkin had a Flyer fall on his leg, which caused it to bend in an odd way in Game Five. Not surprising to see him out, but hopefully, it's nothing very serious and won't affect the team moving forward.<br />
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The Penguins can still close out this game even without Malkin. They just need to play smart, stay disciplined, and play a game full of energy. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Guentzel<br />
Hagelin - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Rust<br />
Aston-Reese - Rowney - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">PENS 8</u> Flyers 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - THE PENS HAVE WON 8-5! THEY ARE HEADED TO THE SECOND ROUND! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:29 - </b>Flyer fans are still throwing things onto the ice. Full beer cans at that. Show some respect. Just terrible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:30 - <span style="color: yellow;">RUST SCORES AN EMPTY NETTER! </span></b>8-5 Pens </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:24 - </b>Empty for the Flyers again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:53 - <span style="color: orange;">Couturier scores. Hat trick. </span></b>Sheahan tires to clear the puck down the center, but the puck goes right to Giroux. Murray makes the initial save and Couturier puts in the rebound. The Pens challenge the goal, but it's ruled a good goal. 7-5 Pens </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:01 - </b>Empty net for the Flyers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:02 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES HIS FOURTH! </span></b>What a game for Guentzel. He is firing everything he can on the net. This time he gets his fourth one past Neuvirth. 7-4 Pens</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:11 - </b>After watching that play by Letang. To be honest, a bit of a missed call. Looked like a slight trip by Letang. However, many calls have been missed that have benefited both teams. So that is the way of the NHL playoffs it seems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:12 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES! HAT TRICK! </span></b>Letang pokes the puck away from Couturier, who ends up going down in the process. The puck bounces out to Guentzel in the slot. He snaps one past Neuvirth. 6-4 Pens </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:23 - </b>Letang is set free. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:55 - </b>The first set of penalties expire. Regular Flyer power play for 32 seconds. Murray comes up with some big saves. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:23 - </b>Not a good penalty by Letang. He sits for cross-checking. Four-on-three power play for the Flyers for 1:28. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:55 - </b>Four-on-four hockey time. Guentzel (interference) and Jakub Voracek (embellishment). </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:32 - </b>Sheahan has done a great job today. It's not an easy task to slot in for Malkin, but he has stepped up to the challenge. Solid game for him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:45 - </b>Another successful penalty kill. Flyers had zero shots on their power play chance. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:45 - </b>Dumoulin puts the puck over the glass and will head to the box. Delay of game penalty. This is a huge penalty kill. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:30 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES! </span></b>Ivan Provorov turns over the puck to Kessel in the defensive zone. Kessel has Guentzel on the wing as he drives to the net. He holds and makes a pass over to Guentzel, who puts it in the open net. 5-4 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:59 - </b>No Hagelin on the bench. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens have to put the pressure on Neuvirth and step up their game. Now is the time to finish this. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period. Things are tied 4-4. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:53 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES! </span></b>Some great work behind the net by Guentzel to get the puck out to Maatta at the point. Maatta fires a shot and Guentzel redirects it past Neuvirth in front. It trickles over the goal line. 4-4 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:51 - </b>Sheary and Konecny are set free. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:51 - </b>Sheary and Travis Konecny have a disagreement and exchange some hits. It took the referee a long time to make a call. They both end up getting a penalty. Four-on-four hockey. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:25 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES! </span></b>Dumoulin keeps the puck in the offensive zone and goes up to Crosby. He goes to Guentzel, who finds Hornqvist in the slot. Hornqvist beats Neuvirth. Beautiful passing play. 4-3 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:46 - <span style="color: orange;">Laughton scores.</span> </b>Laughton snaps a shot from the wing and beats Murray, blocker side. Bad goal for him to allow. 4-2 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:17 - </b>The penalty kill is good. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:17 - </b>Giroux hits Hagelin hard. Hagelin is slow to get up. Kessel goes after Giroux and ends up taking a penalty. The Flyers get a power play chance. Hagelin heads to the locker room as he is bleeding from the mouth. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:10 - </b>Murray robs Claude Giroux in front. What a save! Murray got a snowed in the process by Giroux. Letang responded with a hit on Giroux. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:32 - </b>Pens need a spark. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:18 - </b>Kessel rings a shot off the goal post. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:34 - </b>Frustrating game to watch right now. The Pens are not matching the determination of the Flyers every shift. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:20 - <span style="color: orange;">Couturier scores. </span></b>Couturier gets a breakaway chance and Hornqvist is unable to disrupt him. Couturier drives right to the net and stickhandles to put a shot through the five-hole of Murray. 3-2 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:25 - </b>Power play time expires. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens start with 35 seconds still left on their power play. Get a goal here and push forward! Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>Horn sounds to end the first period. Things are tied 2-2.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:25 - </b>The Flyers get possession of the puck and the delayed penalty situation ends. Scott Laughton heads the box for interference and the Pens power play unit comes onto the ice.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:22 - </b>Neuvirth looks to be down and out, but still robs Sheary at the side. A scramble in front of the net. A penalty will come to the Flyers. Delayed penalty situation right now.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:44 - </b>Not a surprise that things are tied up. The Pens have been sitting back way too much since Hagelin scored. The Flyers have the energy and jump.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:12 - <span style="color: orange;">Andrew MacDonald scores. </span></b>MacDonald fires a rocket shot from the point and beats a screened Murray. 2-2 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:58 - </b>The Pens have done a good job of disrupting passes and plays of the Flyers. More pressure by the Pens in the offensive zone is needed. They cannot afford to sit back.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:21 - </b>Hornqvist lays a solid shit on Jakub Voracek.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:43 -<span style="color: yellow;"> HAGELIN SCORES!</span> </b>Claude Giroux turns the puck over at the blue line to Sheahan. Sheahan goes behind the net and leaves the puck for Kessel. Kessel quickly outlets a pass to Hagelin in front. His quick release beats Neuvirth. 2-1 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:30 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>A set faceoff for the Pens and Letang gets a shot off from the point. Neuvirth makes the pad save, but Crosby is right at the side of the net to send the rebound to the back of the net. 1-1 tie game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>13:34 - </b>Finally some good pressure by the Pens. Their third and fourth lines getting to work in the offensive zone. Michal Neuvirth makes a save on Ruhwedel's shot.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:49 - </b>Murray has made a few solid saves. The Flyers have the jump to start this game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:45 - <span style="color: orange;">Couturier scores. </span></b>Murray gets a piece of Simmonds' shot, but it trickles past him and lays behind him in the blue paint. Ruhwedel and Oleksiak are unable to clear the puck over put it under Murray. Couturier gets to the loose puck and puts it in. 1-0 Flyers<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>20:00 - </b>Game Six is underway! The Pens have to come out with some energy and put the pressure on the Flyers early. Lets Go Pens! </div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-75880238634324516562018-04-20T19:10:00.000-04:002018-04-20T21:44:03.711-04:00The Penguins look to wrap up Round One<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> A chance for the Pittsburgh Penguins to finish this series in the Burgh. They have that chance tonight, all they need is a win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Five.<br />
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The Penguins have dominated in three of the four games they have played. Matt Murray has been outstanding and the guys have stepped up to the challenge. Tonight is a whole new challenge, as the Flyers will be a desperate team trying to hold onto their playoff dream. The Penguins have to close this game out in Game Five. History has proven that it needs to be done and it will give the Penguins a chance to rest up a bit before moving onto the second round. That will be critical for them in Round Two.<br />
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On the injury front, Patric Hornqvist is still out for the Penguins tonight, but he did skate with the team this morning. As for the Flyers, Sean Couturier took pre-game warmups and seems to be ready to join the Flyers lineup after missing Game Four.<br />
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In addition, the Flyers will start with Michal Neuvirth in net tonight.<br />
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Time to finish this series and put the Flyers onto the golf course. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Rust<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 2 <b><u><span style="color: orange;">Flyers 4</span></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>This game comes to an end. The Flyers stay alive with a 4-2 win in Game Five. The Pens still have a 3-2 series lead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:17 - <span style="color: orange;">Read scores an empty-netter.</span> </b>Another turnover by the Pens, this time Letang, leads to Read getting the puck. He puts it in the open net. 4-2 Flyers</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:50 - </b>Neuvirth robs Crosby at the side of the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:00 - </b>Empty net for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:15 - <span style="color: orange;">Sean Couturier scores. </span></b>More bad turnovers by the Pens and they cannot clear the puck. Couturier fires from the point, the puck hits Dumoulin, and beats Murray. 3-2 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:56 - </b>My computer decided to update in the middle of this game. Bad turnover by the Pens leads to the Flyers getting chances. Murray holds strong. Also, Neuvirth makes a good save on Sheary's shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:25 - </b>Still some sloppy gameplay by the Pens. They need to clean up with play and keep the pressure on Neuvirth. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:13 - </b>Oleksiak lays a hard hit on Giroux. Giroux ends up going to the locker room. Gudas goes after Oleksiak and they drop the gloves. Also, Giroux is back on the bench now. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:50 - </b>Bodies and sticks everywhere in the Flyers' zone. Letang and Malkin both denied by Neuvirth. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:45 - </b>The Flyers kill off Filppula's penalty. The Pens had some great scoring chances, but couldn't find the back of the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:45 - </b>Power play time for the Pens. Filppula takes a seat in the box for tripping. This is a critical power play chance for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>The third period is underway! The Pens have to pick up their game. Sloppy plays have cost them dearly in this one. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The horn sounds to end the second period. Things are tied 2-2. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:45 - <span style="color: orange;">Valtteri Filppula scores a shorthanded goal.</span> </b>Kessel with terrible play turns the puck over to Filppula. He makes a pass over to Lehtera and his shot is stopped by Murray. Murray is unable to control the rebound and Filppula goes around Letang to get the loose puck. He puts it past Murray. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:58 - </b>Another power play chance for the Pens as Radko Gudas is called for holding. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:15 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES!</span> </b>Simon makes a perfect touch pass over the Crosby in the center. Crosby drives down the center and outlets a pass over to Guentzel on the wing. Guentzel beats Neuvirth five-hole. 2-1 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:41 - </b>Power play is up for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:05 - </b>Aston-Reese and MacDonald are released. The Pens still have a power play for 24 seconds. It is now a regular five-on-four power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:41 - </b>Gostisbehere takes down Crosby and he will head to the box for holding. The Pens get a four-on-three power play for 1:36. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:05 - </b>Things are getting chippy. We will get some more four-on-four hockey as Aston-Reese (interference) and Andrew MacDonald (roughing) get matching minors. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">RUST SCORES! </span></b>Great forechecking by the Pens. Rust keeps at it and stripes Read of the puck. He then gets separation from Reading and goes behind the net. His wraparound shot beats Neuvirth, short-side. 1-1 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:55 - </b>Neuvirth robs Brassard. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:35 - </b>Pens are taking more shots. Lots of them are going high or wide of the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:18 - </b>Power play time ends for the Pens. The second unit had the best chances on net. Neuvirth comes up big for the Flyers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:18 - </b>Malkin gets the puck and splits the Flyers defense. He ends up drawing a slashing penalty. Shayne Gostisbehere is the guilty party. Power play time for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:25 - </b>Malkin and Manning are set free. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:25 - </b>Great pressure by Malkin's line in the offensive zone. Manning goes after Malkin. The Flyers are definitely targeting him. Manning initially gets called for roughing but goes after Malkin when the play ends. Malkin ends up taking a roughing penalty in the process. Four-on-four hockey. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:49 - </b>Guentzel's shot is turned away by Neuvirth. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:22 - </b>As for how Malkin looks. He doesn't look 100% percent out there. Hopefully, he doesn't make things worse. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:52 - </b>Nolan Patrick has a breakaway chance, but Murray shuts him down. The rebound chance is bobbled Michael Raffl. Pens get lucky there. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the second period! The Pens have to clean up their gameplay and put more pressure on Neuvirth. Malkin is back on the bench to start this period. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That will be the end of the first period. The Flyers hold the 1-0 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:17 - </b>Matt Read rings a shot off the goal post. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:31 - <span style="color: orange;">Claude Giroux scores. </span></b>Giroux is left wide open in the slot. He receives a pass right on his stick and blows a shot past Murray. 1-0 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:32 - </b>Jori Lehtera and Malkin battle for a puck. Lehtera ends up flying down and Malkin's leg is twisted underneath him. Malkin is slow to get up and heads to the locker room. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:49 - </b>Pens are playing sloppy hockey. They need to pick things up. They cannot afford to let the Flyers have any life in this series. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:56 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens. Neuvirth had two solid saves during that penalty kill. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:56 - </b>Now the Pens will get a chance on the power play as the Flyers are called for too many men on the ice. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:44 - </b>A successful penalty kill. A great effort all around by the penalty killers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:44 - </b>Crosby's line gets some pressure in the offensive zone. Guentzel and Crosby both get quality shots on net, but Michal Neuvirth turns them away. Great shift until Simon takes an interference penalty. Flyers to the power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:37 - </b>The Pens are still looking for their first shot on net. They have been passing the puck too much. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:20 - </b>Malkin with some great stick handling to gain the zone. He finds Kessel open on the wing. Kessel tries to make a pass to Aston-Resse, who is in the slot. The puck goes wide of his stick. Kessel needs to shoot that puck there. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:23 - </b>Flyers with some pressure and traffic in front. The puck never gets to Murray in the end. Sheary gets the puck up the ice. Solid work by him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:04 - </b>Murray with a solid pad save on a shot by Brandon Manning. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Puck drop at PPG Paints Arena! The Pens need to use the crowd's energy and get on the board early! Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-77842600726884670352018-04-18T19:11:00.001-04:002018-04-18T21:38:27.540-04:00The cross-state war continues in game three<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF,</i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are back in action for Game Three. The Penguins took Game Two and now hold a 2-1 series lead.<br />
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Both teams will be without key players. The Flyers will miss Sean Couturier in their lineup, while the Penguins deal with Patric Hornqvist being out with an upper-body injury.<br />
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Hornqvist's injury is a tough blow for the Penguins as he has been critical to their gameplay. They will have to push forward and get a better start tonight. The Penguins have a chance to wrap things up back in the Burgh for Game Five. They just need to play smart, stay focused/disciplined and put the pressure on Brian Elliot. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Simon<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Rust<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">PENS 5</u> </span>Flyers 0</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - THE PENS TAKE GAME THREE 5-0! Murray has another outstanding game and earns another shutout. The Pens now have a 3-1 series lead over the Flyers! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:26 - </b>Oleksiak rings a shot off the goal post. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:37 - </b>Cheap slash by Read. He whacks the back of Brassard's knee. He will take a seat and the Pens get a power play that will last the rest of this one. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:00 - </b>There hasn't been much going on this period. Murray has held down the fort, Sheahan got himself a goal, but that was really it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:14 - <span style="color: yellow;">SHEAHAN SCORES! </span></b>Maatta chips the puck up in the air over the heads of the Flyers. Sheahan has a step on the Flyers and ends up beating Neuvirth. 5-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:11 - </b>Nice stick handling by Kuhnhackl to drive down the center and get a shot on net. Neuvirth turns away the puck with his pad. Sheahan just puts the rebound wide. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:22 - </b>Murray is shutting the door in the faces of the Flyers. Solid goaltending. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:29 - </b>Murray has been great in this one. He comes up big when needed and hasn't allowed the downtime in between surges to mess with his game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:51 - </b>Kessel's quick shot is stopped by Neuvirth. Not much to update on.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:43 - </b>Power play time is up for the Flyers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Flyers start with a 17-second power play. The Pens need a quick kill and they just need to keep doing what they have been all game. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The horn sounds to end the second period and the Pens extend their lead to 4-0! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:39 - </b>The first half of Malkin's double-minor penalty is taken care of. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:43 - </b>Malkin goes to the sin bin for high-sticking. It's a double-minor penalty, so a four-minute power play for the Flyers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:27 - </b>Not much to update on right now. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:00 - </b>Crosby now holds the lone spot for the most all-time playoff points in franchise history. He past Mario Lemieux (172). </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:04 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Crosby gets right to the forecheck and ends up with the puck. He goes to Guentzel, who is also behind the net. Guentzel quickly goes back to Crosby, who steps out to put it into the net. Crosby caught Neuvirth looking the other way. 4-0 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:56 - </b>The Pens chase Elliot from the goal for the second time in this series. Michal Neuvirth will replace him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:56 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES!</span> </b>Guentzel retrieves the puck off the side boards and goes across the ice to Letang at the point. Letang quickly releases a shot with traffic in front. The puck goes high over the glove side shoulder of Elliot, off the corner, and into the net. 3-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:23 - </b>Brassard has been flying on the ice for every shift he has had. He has been doing a great job at striping Flyers of the puck. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:29 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. Kuhnhackl is set free. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:35 - </b>Nice work by Brassard to get the puck from behind the Flyers' net. That knocks a few seconds off the Flyers' power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:29 - </b>Kuhnhackl heads to the box for holding. A critical penalty kill ahead for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:30 - </b>The brief power play ends. Both teams are back to full strength. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:38 - </b>Eight-second power play for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:24 - </b>Crosby finds Sheary, short side, but Elliot gloves up the shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! There will still be four-on-four hockey for 1:22 and after that a very, very brief power play for the Pens. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and the Pens hold the 1-0 lead.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:30 - </b>Just like that the Flyers' power play comes to an end. Wayne Simmonds is sent to the box for slashing. Four-on-four hockey for 1:53.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:38 - </b>Maatta ends up clearing the puck up over the glass and the referees gather to discuss if it went off Claude Giroux's stick on the way out. They say no and it's the right call. Penalty killing time for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:41 - </b>Konecny gets a breakaway after coming out of the penalty box, but Murray denies him.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>0:48 - </b>Power play time is up for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:48 - </b>Another power play chance for the Pens as Travis Konecny is called for interference.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:20 - </b>Murray with a solid save. It was a deflection shot, but he grabbed it up and didn't allow for a rebound chance.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:23 - <span style="color: yellow;">KESSEL SCORES!</span> </b>The Flyers are unable to keep the zone and the puck ends up going up the ice to Malkin. He takes the puck up ice into the zone with Kessel flying down the wing with him. Malkin makes a perfect pass across the ice to Kessel. He snaps a shot on net that trickles through the five-hole of Elliot, off the goal post, and into the net. 2-0 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:40 - </b>The Flyers had a very extended shift in the offensive zone. The Pens on the ice were spent, but Murray holds strong and Dumoulin is able to take the puck up ice. A complete line change for the Pens.<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:03 - </b>Flyers are getting more physical as the game progresses. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:25 - </b>Guentzel picks the pocket of Shayne Gostisbehere at the blue line. Elliot makes a shoulder save on Guentzel's shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:08 - </b>Crosby finds Kessel entering the zone on the wing with plenty of time and space. Elliot gets a piece of Kessel wrist's shot with his glove. Flyers are able to clear the rebound. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:27 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY!</span> </b>Kessel has the puck at the side boards and finds Crosby at the side of the net. Crosby makes a backhanded pass across the blue paint to Malkin, who is all alone at the side of the net. He puts it in the open net. 1-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:00 - </b>The first power play of the game will go to the Pens. Matt Read is ticketed for holding.We shall see how the Pens handle not having Hornqvist on this power play chance. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:35 - </b>A better start for the Pens compared to Game Two. The Pens with the pressure and the Flyers are on their heels. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for Game Three! The Pens need to get a better start in this game and put the pressure on Elliot. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-5193039853378682602018-04-15T15:22:00.000-04:002018-04-15T17:55:17.884-04:00Penguins look to bounce back in Game Three<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Time for the Pittsburgh Penguins to bounce back after getting stomped on in Game Two, where the Flyers tied the series 1-1 with a 5-1 win.<br />
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It was a wake-up call for the Penguins after winning Game One 7-0. Now they know that the Flyers will not go away quietly. The key words are: Bounce Back. The Penguins need to move the puck quicker, play smart, stay disciplined, and focus on their game.<br />
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There were a lot of miss chances for the Penguins, but they did outshoot the Flyers. That was a good sign, but they need to continue to pressure Brian Elliot. With their firepower, the Penguins have the tools to beat the Flyers' netminder.<br />
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This is a critical Game Three for the Penguins. A game that could set the momentum for the rest of the series. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">PENS 5</u> </span>Flyers 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS GET THE 5-1 WIN IN GAME TWO AND TAKE A 2-1 SERIES LEAD! </span></b>A great game by Murray, who allowed the Pens to settle into their game and get things going. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:15 - </b>The penalty kill of the Pens does the job once again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:15 - </b>Right back onto the power play for the Flyers. Sheahan gets a penalty for closing his hand around the puck when it was in the air. </span><br />
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<b>2:17 - </b>Pens with a good penalty kill. Dumoulin with a terrible turnover to the front of Murray, but the puck stays out.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:17 - </b>Now a power-play chance for the Flyers. Crosby sits for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:34 - </b>Flyers kill off Gudas' penalty. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:34 - </b>The Flyers have been shooting themselves in the foot with these penalties. They are very blatant ones. Radko Gudas with the latest one. He sits for tripping. Back to the power play for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:52 - <span style="color: yellow;">SCHULTZ SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! </span></b>Malkin and Schultz go back and forth to each other. Malkin pulls up and this creates space for Schultz at the point. Schultz receives the pass and lets go of a laser shot. It goes through some bodies in front and under the blocker arm of Elliot. 5-1 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:47 - </b>Another high-sticking penalty for the Flyers. This time Voracek is the guilty party. He whacked the back of Oleksiak's neck. Power play time for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:54 - </b>Power play time expires. Hornqvist had a great chance at the side of the net, but Elliot makes a save with his mask. That was the best chance on the man advantage. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:54 - </b>Scott Laughton is ticketed for high-sticking Crosby. A power play opportunity for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:21 - </b>Oleksiak and Ruhwedel have had a rough start to this period. They have to be better. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:10 - </b>Another solid penalty kill for the Pens. Murray is sharp to start the third. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens still have to kill off a Flyers' power play for 50 seconds. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The horn sounds to end the second period and the Pens extend their lead to 4-1!<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:10 - </b>A terrible penalty by Brassard as he is called for tripping. A critical penalty kill for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:40 - </b>Kessel finds Hagelin driving down the center. Hagelin is robbed by Elliot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:18 - <span style="color: orange;">Travis Sanheim scores. </span></b>Sanheim fires from the blue line with some traffic in front. The puck trickles through the five-hole of Murray. 4-1 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:25 - </b>That does it for the power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:25 - </b>The Flyers have too many men on the ice for the second time in this game. This time they will be penalized. Power play time for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:05 - </b>Penalty killing time is up and Malkin is set free. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:05 - </b>Malkin is called for interference, which gives the Flyers a power play chance. Even with a 4-0 lead, the Pens need to stay disciplined. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:07 - <span style="color: yellow;">DUMOULIN SCORES! </span></b>Crosby, with a little help from Guentzel, wins the faceoff and goes forward with the puck. He gains the zone and makes a cross-ice pass over to Dumoulin. Dumoulin gets the bouncing puck and fires a quick shot that beats Elliot. 4-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:11 - </b>Four-on-four hockey again for 31 seconds. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:12 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! </span></b>Letang slides a perfect pass over to Malkin at the faceoff circle. Malkin fires a sniper shot over the blocker shoulder of Elliot. 3-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:04 - </b>Four-on-three Pens' power play for 1:23 as Jakub Voracek is called for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:41 - </b>Time for some four-on-four hockey. Schultz (high-sticking) and Konecny (roughing) get matching minors. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:12 - <span style="color: yellow;">BRASSARD SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! </span></b>Letang fires a shot from the point and Elliot makes the first save. The rebound goes out to Kessel, who holds and pulls back to behind the red line. He puts the puck right into the wheelhouse of Brassard. His shot blows past Elliot. 2-0 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:48 - </b>Power play chance for the Pens as Giroux is sent to the box for slashing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:44 - </b>Another good penalty kill for the Pens. Murray was outstanding. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the second period! The Pens will be on the penalty kill for 16 seconds. A quick kill to start and back to putting pressure on Elliot. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and the Pens hold the 1-0 lead!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:44 - </b>Flyers will get another power-play chance as Hagelin is ticketed for slashing.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:46 - </b>Murray with a great save on Valtteri Filppula. Travis Konecny tries to fake out Murray but mishandles the puck. Murray dives out to poke check the puck away.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:19 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens. Kessel had the best chance in his usual spot, but Elliot is able to get a piece of the puck to make a save.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:19 - </b>Now the Pens are getting a power play chance as Brandon Manning is called for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:05 - </b>A successful penalty kill. Murray was unreal.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:05 - </b>Rust takes a terrible penalty at the critical time. The call is tripping. A huge penalty kill is needed.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:35 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Dumoulin pressures Michael Raffl to force a turnover. In front, Hornqvist chips the bouncing puck to Crosby. Crosby uses his skate to gain control of the puck, goes behind the net, and wraps a shot around on Elliot. 1-0 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:32 - </b>Kuhnhackl, in the slot, gets the puck and quickly turns to fire a puck short side. Elliot denies him.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>12:31 - </b><i>FYI: My NBC feed keeps getting interrupted due to tornado warnings, not even close to me, so I am missing parts of the game at times. That is why you might see large time gaps. </i><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>15:12 - </b>Another great save by Murray and the Pens are able to keep the rebound from going into the open net. Great start for the Flyers. The Pens have to pick up their game.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>16:01 - </b>A few terrible turnovers by the Pens. Luckily nothing comes of them, but that won't always be the case.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:52 - </b>Solid start for Murray. Also, the referees made a good no call. Maybe they learned something after the bad/missed calls in Game Two.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>18:45 - </b>Murray with a great glove save on Nolan Patrick who blew past Maatta.<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for Game Three! This is a critical game for the Pens as they need to bounce back after Game Two. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-65614044345202772402018-04-13T19:04:00.000-04:002018-04-13T21:48:01.513-04:00Keep pushing forward in Game Two<b>By: <i>MF,</i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action to face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Two. The Penguins hold a 1-0 series lead after dominating in a 7-0 Game One win.<br />
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The Penguins had a great first game, but now they need to shift their focus to this game. A completely different game. They had a few mistakes in Game One that the Flyers didn't capitalize on, which included a few power-play chances. The Penguins need to keep their cool as the Flyers will surely look to knock them off. They cannot afford to allow the Flyers to gain any hope or momentum.<br />
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Now is not the time to sit back, but the time to push even further ahead. Find unique ways to keep winning and the Penguins are great at doing just that. 3elieve! Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 1 <b><u><span style="color: orange;">Flyers 5</span></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The Flyers take Game Two 5-1 and tie the series 1-1. A good wake up call for the Pens. They need to bounce back in Game Three. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:15 - <span style="color: orange;">MacDonald scores.</span> </b>MacDonald fires the puck down the ice into the open net. 5-1 Flyers</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:43 - </b>Crosby's shot hits the goal post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:01 - </b>Nice work by Maatta to keep the puck in the offensive zone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:04 - </b>Hornqvist and Manning get misconduct penalties. They are done tonight. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:28 - </b>Empty net for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:29 - </b>Power play time is up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:19 - </b>MacDonald with a nasty cross-check on Hornqvist that sent him hard into the boards, face first. MacDonald will sit for cross-checking, but Hornqvist gets an embellishment penalty. Matching minors. I cannot believe they called that on Hornqvist. Even the announcers are wondering what is going on. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:29 - </b>Now Simmonds will head to the sin bin for slashing. Would be nice to see the Pens get one on this power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:05 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:05 - </b>A terrible penalty for Hornqvist to take. He will sit for roughing. A huge penalty kill for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:33 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES! </span></b>Hornqvist stick handles around Brandon Manning and puts a shot over the blocker shoulder of Elliot. 4-1 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:50 - <span style="color: orange;">Nolan Patrick scores on the power play.</span> </b>Couturier makes a great pass, which allows for Patrick to put the puck in an open net. 4-0 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:09 - </b>Rust takes a slashing penalty. Flyers to the power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:31 - <span style="color: orange;">Travis Konecny scores.</span> </b>Konency gets a chip pass in the neutral zone and outskates Ruhwedel. He elevates the puck over the blocker shoulder of Murray. 3-0 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:57 - </b>Power play time is up for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Third period time! The Pens have 23 seconds left on a power play. They need a quick goal to start. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>Horn sounds to end the second period. Flyers up 2-0. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:30 - </b>Letang is back on the bench. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:37 - </b>Wayne Simmonds and Malkin have a disagreement. Malkin ends up drawing a penalty as Simmonds hits him up high. Roughing is the call. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:20 - </b>That does it for that power play. Awful. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:20 - </b>Another power play chance for the Pens as Travis Sanheim is called for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:00 - </b>Four-on-four play is over. The officiating in this game is very inconsistent. On another note, Letang still hasn't come back. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:28 - </b>Crosby gets a breakaway chance and tries to go backhand on Elliot. However, Elliot tracks the puck the whole time and robs Crosby. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:00 - </b>What a shift by the second line of the Pens with Schultz and Maatta at the points. Some great chances on net. Hornqvist and MacDonald end up getting matching slashing minors. Four-on-four hockey. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:37 - </b>Shots this period are 8-4 in favor of the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:28 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:28 - </b>Travis Konency will head to the box for roughing. Power play time for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:00 - </b>Claude Giroux with a hard hit on Letang, who had no idea it was coming. Nasty collision. Letang takes his glove off and is bleeding. He goes right to the locker room. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:29 - </b>Hornqvist and Hagelin crash the net with the puck in the blue paint. Elliot finally covers for a whistle. A little scrum breaks out. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:36 - </b>Hornqvist's tires to go short-side on Elliot, but it goes off the side of the net. He gets the loose puck behind the net and tries a wrap-around shot. Andrew MacDonald denies Hornqvist's chance. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:11 - </b>Sheahan rings a shot off the goal post. That is three goal posts for the Pens tonight, so far. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:22 - </b>Brassard's chance is knocked down. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:13 - <span style="color: orange;">Sean Couturier scores. </span></b>Couturier puts the puck to the front of the net and it ends up going off Letang past Murray. 2-0 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens need to put that first period behind them. Put the pressure on Elliot. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and the Flyers have the 1-0 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:37 - <span style="color: orange;">Shayne Gostisbehere scores on the power play. </span></b>The Pens are unable to clear the puck and the Flyers get the puck back out to Gostisbehere at the point. He fires and it trickles through the five-hole of Murray. 1-0 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:30 - </b>The first power play will go to the Flyers as Aston-Reese is ticketed with boarding. Not a great call, after all, they haven't called. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:45 - </b>Goal post = 2...Hornqvist = 0 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:30 - </b>A very fast pace to this game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:14 - </b>Elliot robs Aston-Reese at the side of the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:45 - </b>Hornqvist's shot beats Elliot, but not the goal post! The ring of the puck hitting iron echoed throughout the arena. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:44 - </b>Hornqvist and Malkin with some big hits of their own. The referees are just letting them play for now. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:19 - </b>Ruhwedel's shot is kicked out by Elliot. Flyers getting physical against the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:58 - </b>Murray has come up big early in this game. Flyers with a good start. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:23 - </b>Both goalies have been tested early in this game. Brian Elliot with a solid save against Guentzel and Murray has made a few saves to start. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Game Two is underway! The Pens need to come out with energy and passion. Keep pushing forward. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-8432821424468350442018-04-11T19:08:00.000-04:002018-04-11T21:35:56.286-04:00The quest for three begins<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> We find ourselves back in a similar position as the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff begin tonight with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round.<br />
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There are some many things to say about this team, but either way, you look at things, this team has done great things. That shouldn't be forgotten as we, Pittsburgh Nation, have gotten a bit spoiled over the last two years.<br />
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With all that aside, the Penguins are focused on the Flyers and one game at a time. They need to put all their focus on playing their style of hockey, which can be difficult against the Flyers. These two teams are no strangers to each other and know how to push the other's buttons. The Penguins have to rise above that and play smart hockey. They know how to get the job done and all we have to do as fans is...3elieve in this team. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: yellow;">PENS 7</span></u> Flyers 0</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS TAKE GAME WIN WITH A DOMINATING 7-0 WIN OVER THE FLYERS!</span> </b>Crosby gets the hat trick and Murray earns a shutout! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:39 - </b>Gostisbehere breaks up a chance in front for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:38 - </b>Another successful penalty kill for the Pens. Flyers are zero-for-four on the power play with zero shots during them. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:38 - </b>The Pens have been doing great, but one thing that they can improve on is their penalties. Letang is the latest offender. He sits for high-sticking. Penalty killing time. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:19 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! HAT TRICK FOR OUR CAPTAIN! </span></b>Dumoulin with a point shot and Crosby redirects the shot from the slot past Mrazek. 7-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:02 - </b>A very fast third period. Not many whistles so far. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:19 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT! </span></b>Schultz fires a shot from the point and it ends up going off a body in front right to Crosby, who is stationed at the side of the net. He puts the loose puck into the open net. 6-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:48 - </b>The Flyers are zero-for-three on the power play. The penalty kill has been on point for the Pens. In large part due to the performance of Murray. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:48 - </b>Power play chance for the Flyers as Letang is called for slashing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:02 - </b>Sheary digs out the puck from the boards behind the net. He outlets to Kessel in front. He goes down to one knee to fire a shot. Mrazek robs Kessel. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:47 - </b>Aston-Reese takes a hard hit at the blue line. That one hurt for sure. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! Even though the Pens hold a commanding lead, they cannot afford to give the Flyers any hope. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The Pens have extended their lead to 5-0 over the Flyers after two!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:34 - </b>Crosby puts the puck right in the blue paint for Letang. Mrazek holds down the pad to make the save and Letang ends up getting shoved away. Mrazek covers for a whistle. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:55 - </b>Raffl is set free and the Flyers are back to full strength. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:30 - </b>Solid save by Mrazek to deny Hornqvist.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:55 - </b>Power play time once again for the Pens as Michael Raffl goes to the box for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:02 - </b>Kessel gets in behind the defense. Andrew MacDonald hooks up Kessel a bit as he tries to get back to help Mrazek. Kessel fans on the shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:41 - </b>Malkin's shot just goes off the goal post. He had Mrazek beat. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:09 - </b>Guentzel, in the slot area, fires a shot that is fought off by Mrazek. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:04 - </b>Power play time expires for the Pens. Zero shots on that power play. They tried to get a little too fancy with their shots. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:04 - </b>Back to the power play for the Pens as Laughton is caught slashing Malkin. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:59 - </b>Elliot is finally chased from the net. Mrazek will replace him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:59 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Guentzel carries the puck into the zone and circles behind the net. He outlets to Dumoulin at the point. Dumoulin fires a high shot. Crosby waits for the puck to drop below the crossbar and whacks the puck out of midair, on his backhand, past the blocker of Elliot. Unreal. 5-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:10 - <span style="color: yellow;">GUENTZEL SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! </span></b>A tic-tac-toe goal for the Pens. Sheary goes across the center to Brassard, who makes a pass across the front of the ice and right on the stick of Guentzel. Guentzel was all alone at the side of the net and directs Brassard's pass into the net. 4-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:06 - </b>A perfect chance for the Pens to get back to their game as they will head onto the power play. Couturier is called for tripping. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:36 - </b>The puck just slipt in half. Very bizarre. Nothing is safe when these two teams collide. The slow motion came showed the puck breaking after hitting Letang's skate as he blocked a shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:42 - </b>Another solid save by Murray with traffic in front. The Flyers have come out to play this period and the Pens have to get things back under control. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:55 - </b>Murray with a great glove save on a shot right off the faceoff win by Jakub Voracek. The Flyers with some pressure. Murray holding down the fort. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:10 - </b>Laughton gets some time and space down the wing. His shot goes wide, glove side of Murray. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:59 - </b>A little surprising to see Elliot in net to start. I thought they would pull him for Petr Mrazek, but you won't see me complaining. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens need to keep putting on the pressure, while also playing a smart hockey game. Staying out of the penalty box would be a good start. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the first period and the Pens hold the 3-0 lead!<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>1:48 - </b>Some good pressure by Crosby, Kessel, and Guentzel who were on a makeshift line. Elliot ends up making a save on a point shot by Ruhwedel.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>2:29 - </b>Another solid penalty kill by the Pens. They held the Flyers to zero shots. Letang was impressive on that penalty kill effort.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>4:29 - </b>The Flyers are turning over quite a few pucks right now. They are trying to engage the Pens after the whistle. The Pens have to stay away from that kind of stuff. Malkin ends up taking a slashing penalty. Flyers to the power play.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:51 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES! </span></b>Malkin is released from the penalty box and gains control of the puck after it is lifted to the neutral zone. Shayne Gostisbehere drives Malkin to the outside, but that doesn't stop him. Malkin strong arms Gostisbehere and gets a backhanded shot off. He beats Elliot. 3-0 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>6:03 - </b>The Pens penalty kill is successful.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>7:15 - </b>Flyers are now on the power play for 1:12. Penalty killing time for the Pens.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>7:28 - </b>Oleksiak and Simmonds exchange words and shoves. Simmonds is trying to fire up his team.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>8:03 - </b>A bad penalty for Malkin to take on the powerplay. He will head to the box for hooking and there will be some four-on-four hockey for 48 seconds.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:15 - </b>Now the Pens will head onto the power play as Travis Konecny is ticketed for tripping.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>9:53 - <span style="color: yellow;">HAGELIN SCORES!</span> </b>Some sustained offensive pressure by the Pens as they get a complete line change while holding the zone. Hagelin forces Couturier to turnover the puck to Sheahan. Hagelin goes to the front of the net. Sheahan goes to Hornqvist who fires a shot/pass on net. Hagelin redirects the puck past Elliot. 2-0 Pens<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>10:49 - </b>The Flyers have had some quality chances and the Pens need to do a better job of shutting them down.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>11:44 - </b>I was a bit worried about Murray. He has fallen down in the blue paint twice now. However, he steps up for the Pens once again. At the side of the net, Scott Laughton was left wide open and he thought he had an open net to score, but Murray dives out to deny him. Spectacular save.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>14:41 - </b>Shots are 5-2 in favor of the Pens. Lots of energy both on and off the ice.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>17:22 - <span style="color: yellow;">RUST SCORES! FIRST GOAL OF THE 2018 NHL PLAYOFFS! </span></b>Letang comes flying down the wing and fires a high shot on net. Brian Elliot makes a blocker save, but the rebound goes right to Rust in the middle of the ice. Rust quickly releases a shot that beats Elliot. 1-0 Pens<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:23 - </b>Hagelin comes down to the slot to help out the defense. He stripes Wayne Simmonds of the puck and Schultz is able to clear the puck. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:44 - </b>A great atmosphere at PPG Paints Arena. I can feel it through the television. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped and the first round of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially underway! The Pens need to take it to the Flyers and put them on their heels early. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
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The Pens Hockey Show has a league for the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket Challenge! Make sure to go join the league. See where you stand when it's all said and done!<br />
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<br />MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-91247648405248301602018-04-05T19:11:00.001-04:002018-04-05T21:49:07.325-04:00Playoff implications for both teams on the line<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets, who are still fighting for a playoff spot. As for the Penguins, they are fighting for home ice advantage.<br />
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This is a possible playoff matchup and has some major implications. It will be critical for the Penguins to get the win, not just for home ice, but also to have some momentum going into the playoffs where these two teams might faceoff in the first round.<br />
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On a side note, a familiar face will be on the ice for the Penguins as Ian Cole will play against the Penguins for the first time since he was traded.<br />
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This is going to be an interesting game. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Sheary - Sheahan - Kessel<br />
Aston-Reese - Jooris - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Oleksiak - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: yellow;">PENS 5</span></u> Blue Jackets 4</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Overtime</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS GET THE 5-4 WIN! </span></b>The Pens sweep the Blue Jackets this season and get the much needed two points! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:54 - <span style="color: yellow;">KESSEL SCORES!</span> </b>Kessel goes coast-to-coast and backs up the defense. Kessel rips a laser shot past the glove of Bobrovsky. 5-4 Pens</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:01 - </b>Murray shuts down Atkinson at the side of the net. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:00 - </b>Overtime is underway! The Pens just need to keep pressuring Bobrovsky. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>This one is headed to overtime. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:09 - </b>Murray and Bobrovsky with saves to keep things tied. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:41 - </b>The Blue Jackets ice the puck for the third time in a row. The Blue Jackets seem to just be wasting time as they only need a point to clinch a playoff spot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:27 - </b>Up and down hockey right now. The Pens have been buzzing since they tied things up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:41 - <span style="color: yellow;">SHEARY SCORES! </span></b>Sheary gets a step into the zone, but Bobrosky holds the post with his skate to deny Sheary and Werenski puts his body between Sheary and the net. Sheary doesn't give up as he finds the loose puck between the legs of Werenski and elevates it over the pad of Bobrovsky. What a goal and what an effort by Sheary. 4-4 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:34 - </b>Crosby is denied by Bobrovsky. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:35 - <span style="color: blue;">Atkinson scores. </span></b>Dubois fires a shot that is stopped by Murray, but he is unable to control the rebound as Atkinson crashes the net with Letang. Atkinson finds the loose change and cashes in. 4-3 Blue Jackets </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:25 - </b>Vanek gets some time and space down the wing, but Murray gloves up the shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:08 - </b>Hornqvist gets in behind Atkinson and takes the puck right to the net. Bobrovsky makes the first shot, but the puck is loose. The referee blows the whistle a little too quickly as the puck wasn't frozen and Hornqvist is very upset over it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:02 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY!</span> </b>Letang fires a shot from the top of the faceoff circle. His sniper shot beats Bobrovsky high, blocker side. 3-3 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:24 - </b>Another power play chance for the Pens as Cam Atkinson is called for high-sticking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:43 - </b>Power play time is up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! There are still 17 seconds left on the power play chance for the Pens. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period. The Blue Jackets have the 3-2 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:44 - </b>Now the Pens will get a power play chance as Jenner is ticketed for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:52 - </b>Some great offensive zone time for the Pens with sustained pressure. The Blue Jackets end up clearing the puck and Kessel ends up going down. He is slow to get up and heads to the bench. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:34 - </b>Crosby tries to bank a shot off the back of Bobrovsky, but Ian Cole ends up blocking the shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:59 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:59 - </b>A terrible penalty for Rust to take. He will sit for tripping. A critical penalty kill for the Pens.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:31 - </b>Mark Letestu with a high shot. It goes off the crossbar. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:50 - </b>A wide-open net chance for Calvert, but Malkin gets back to take the puck from him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:25 - <span style="color: blue;">Boone Jenner scores on the power play.</span> </b>Vanek, on the half boards, outlets a perfect pass to Jenner who is all alone in front. Murray is deep in his net and Jenner beats him high, blocker side. 3-2 Blue Jackets</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:02 - </b>Murray shuts the door on Calvert who comes right to the front of the net. However, Calvert draws a high-sticking penalty in the process. Oleksiak to the box. Penalty kill time for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:31 - </b>Nice defensive work by the Pens and a strong stick by Murray to disrupt the Blue Jackets. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:37 - </b>The Blue Jackets ring a shot off the crossbar. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens need to clean up their game a little and make sure to keep putting the pressure on Bobrovsky. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and things are tied 2-2. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:05 - </b>Shots are 14-9 in favor of the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:25 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES!</span> </b>A shot by Schultz goes off the stick of Thomas Vanek into the air towards the front of the net. Hornqvist waits for the puck to drop low enough and takes a swing. He bats the puck past Bobrovsky. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:21 - <span style="color: blue;">Matt Calvert scores. </span></b>Calvert drags the puck around Maatta and backhands one past Murray. A very impressive move by Calvert. 2-1 Blue Jackets</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:34 - <span style="color: yellow;">KESSEL SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! </span></b>Kessel carries the puck into the zone right down the middle. He drags the puck back and fires a quick shot that beats Bobrovsky glove side. 1-1 tie game. <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:51 - </b>Power play time for the Pens. 1:41 left on that power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:10 - </b>Seth Jones is called for tripping. We will have four-on-four hockey for 20 seconds. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:36 - </b>Werenski gets in behind the defense and is all alone against Murray. He is robbed by Murray! Dumoulin picks up the loose puck and clears it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:51 - </b>Hornqvist will head to the box for boarding and the Blue Jackets get the first power play of the game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:17 - </b>The second line of the Pens crash the net with shots and bodies. Bobrovsky holds down the fort and is able to cover for a whistle. Hornqvist with a great battle in front. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:49 - <span style="color: blue;">Zach Werenski scores.</span> </b>Pierre-Luc Dubois finds Werenski in the slot area. The puck goes off Werenski's skate, but he gains control. He backhands the puck on net and it sneaks past Murray. Terrible goal to allow. 1-0 Blue Jackets </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:22 - </b>Murray with an aggressive save to kick the puck out. He shuts down Alexander Wennberg. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:47 - </b>Sergei Bobrovsky gloves up the puck with Crosby right on his doorstep. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped! The Pens need these critical two points and have the chance to sweep the Blue Jackets this season. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-2205244509112965402018-03-29T19:09:00.000-04:002018-03-29T21:46:32.239-04:00Potential playoff matchup<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action tonight against the New Jersey Devils. A potential playoff matchup.<br />
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The Penguins are coming off a beating from the Detroit Red Wings, where they were crushed 5-2 at home.<br />
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On the injury front, Derick Brassard will be out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury that is day-to-day. As a result, the Penguins have called up Josh Jooris.<br />
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They have to clean up their game defensively and fix the little things before heading into the playoffs. Those things can end their playoff run early if they aren't careful. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel<br />
Sheary - Sheahan - Hornqvist<br />
Aston-Reese - Jooris - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Maatta - Schultz<br />
Hunwick - Oleksiak<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">PENS 4</u> </span>Devils 3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Overtime</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS WIN 4-3 IN OVERTIME!</span> </b>What a hard-fought battle for the Pens, but they didn't let up and got the win in the end. Great effort by the Pens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:41 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES!</span> </b>Letang fires the puck up into the neutral zone where Crosby picks up the puck. He gains the zone, looks to see that he has room and time. Crosby's first shot rings off the goal post, but he bats the puck out of mid-air into the net. What a shot and what hand-eye coordination. 4-3 Pens</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:00 - </b>Overtime is on! The Pens need to finish this one early and get the full two points. Hornqvist and John Moore start the overtime in the box. Both get two roughing minors. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>We are headed to overtime. Disagreements all over now. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:01 - </b>Devils ice the puck. Crosby and Zajac exchange some words and shoves. The referees break them up. Things are heated. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:17 - </b>Crosby is back on the ice for his shift. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:58 - </b>After losing a faceoff to Crosby, Zajac takes the butt end of his stick and jams it under Crosby's chest protector. He goes down in pain and eventually to the bench. He is being attended to on the bench right now. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:14 - </b>Kessel snaps a shot that just goes wide of the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:33 - </b>Shots for this period are 11-9 in favor of the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:34 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES! </span></b>Hornqvist fires a shot from the point through traffic and may have been redirected. The puck goes off the goal post, hits the back of Kinkaid's leg, and goes in. 3-3 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:23 - </b>Power play time expires. The Pens top power-play unit was out there for the whole two minutes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:23 - </b>A huge power play opportunity for the Pens as Zajac is sent to the box for slashing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:49 - <span style="color: red;">Blake Coleman scores. </span></b>Travis Zajac backhands a pass to Coleman, who is flying down the wing. He protects the puck as he goes to the front of the net past Schultz and Maatta. Murray makes the first save, but Coleman puts in the rebound. 3-2 Devils</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:37 - </b>Devils with a good start to this period. They have had some quality looks/chances on net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>The third period is underway! The Pens have to keep working hard on the forecheck and retake the lead. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period with this one tied 2-2. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:02 - </b>Rust is back. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:11 - </b>Hunwick and Miles Wood drop the gloves. Wood has the size/height advantage over Hunwick, but Hunwick holds his own and takes Wood down in the end. Both get five minutes for fighting. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:40 - </b>Rust takes a hit on the boards and is in some pain. He heads right to the locker room. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:19 - <span style="color: red;">Hall scores on the power play. </span></b>Hall drags the puck towards the half-boards. Patrick Marron screens Murray as Hall takes his shot. He goes high off the goal post into the net. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:20 - </b>Critical penalty kill for the Pens as Oleksiak is ticketed for interference. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:26 - </b>Murray has been on it. He is tracking the puck well. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:10 - </b>Taylor Hall had a one-on-one chance, but Oleksiak shuts him down. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:01 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES! </span></b>Rust carries the puck into the zone to the boards. He works hard to keep possession and that starts the sequence for the Pens. Hagelin ends up with the puck behind the net and outlets to Letang at the side. Letang snaps one over the shoulder, blocker side, of Kinkaid. 2-1 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:35 - </b>Three-on-two rush for the Pens, but Malkin's shot just goes wide of the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:48 - </b>Solid penalty kill for the Pens. Murray was sharp in net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:48 - </b>Another power play chance for the Devils as Letang is found guilty of tripping. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the second period. The Pens need to put the pressure on Kinkaid but also play smart defensively against this team. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>Horn sounds to end the first period. Things are tied 1-1. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:03 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:03 - </b>Now Dumoulin is called for interference. Devils power play goes to work against the Pens penalty kill. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:33 - </b>That does it for that power play. The second power-play unit had the best chances. Things still tied at one apiece. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:33 - </b>The first power play of the game will go to the Pens as Pavel Zacha is called for tripping on Letang. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:16 - <span style="color: yellow;">SHEARY SCORES! </span></b>A two-on-one develops for the Pens as Hornqvist carries the puck down the wing. He goes across the ice to Sheary, who puts it over the outstretched pad of Kinkaid. 1-1 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:41 - <span style="color: red;">Kyle Palmieri scores. </span></b>Malkin and Kessel turnover the puck at the blue line to Nico Hischier. He finds Palmieri on the wing all alone. He enters the zone with a one-on-one with Murray. He puts it five-hole. 1-0 Devils </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:49 - </b>Some good puck movement by the Pens in the offensive zone. Sheahan is denied by a diving Kinkaid. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:47 - </b>Shots are 3-7 in favor of the Devils. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:56 - </b>Murray with some great saves as the Devils control the offensive zone and crash the net. Solid start for Murray. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:45 - </b>Crosby gets ahold of a bouncing puck and comes flying into the offensive zone. He slap shot is denied by Keith Kinkaid. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Game time! The Pens need to focus on the small things and keep their game simple tonight. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-23965476245955158432018-03-27T19:39:00.002-04:002018-03-29T18:59:03.156-04:00Four to go<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Only four games left in the regular season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are still fighting to take over first place in the Metropolitan division with a win over a struggling Detriot Red Wings.<br />
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They just have to play smart, defensively, which has been a hard thing for them in the last few games. It will also help them a lot going into the playoffs. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Aston-Reese - Sheahan - Kuhnhackl<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Oleksiak - Letang<br />
Dumoulin - Schultz<br />
Maatta - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 2 <b><u><span style="color: red;">Red Wings 5</span></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That does it for this game. The Pens fall to the Red Wings 5-2. Terrible game by the Pens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:52 - </b>Two-on-zero for the Red Wings. Larkin's shot is denied by Murray. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:28 - <span style="color: red;">Glendening scores an empty-netter.</span> </b>Glendening gets ahold of the puck and fires down the ice. 5-2 Red Wings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:42 - </b>Pens empty their net once again. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:16 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES! </span></b>Letang fires from the point with Hornqvist stationed right in front of Howard. The puck goes five-hole. 4-2 Red Wings</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:30 - </b>Empty net for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:38 - </b>Shots for the game are 23-19 in favor of the Pens. That is all I got right now. This game is pretty much done at this point. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:24 - </b>Not much to update on. Still no energy or change in the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:15 - </b>On a side note, Brassard is missing from the bench. He didn't come out for the start of the third. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:39 - <span style="color: red;">Helm scores.</span> </b>Dylan Larkin is down by the red line. He gets the puck out to the far side of the net where Helm is stationed. Helm beats Murray, glove side. Traffic in front prevented Murray from seeing that puck. 4-1 Red Wings</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:21 - </b>The Pens show no urgency in their game. That has been missing in their last few games at times. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:54 - </b>That does it for the power play. Not much of one. The best chance during that power play was for Glendening, but luckily nothing came of it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:54 - </b>Power play time for the Pens as Trevor Daley is called for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! Time for the Pens to wake up and take control of this game. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the second period. The Red Wings have the 3-1 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:51 - <span style="color: red;">Luke Glendening scores. </span></b>Nick Jensen fires from the blue line and Glendening gets a piece to redirect the puck through the five-hole of Murray. 3-1 Red Wings </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:32 - <span style="color: red;">Frans Nielsen scores on the power play.</span> </b>Martin Frk fakes a shot. Instead, he makes a pass across the ice to Nielsen, who is all alone on the right side. He puts it in the open net. No chance for Murray. 2-1 Red Wings</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:21 - </b>Oleksiak heads to the box for high-sticking. It's a minor penalty. Pens penalty killing time. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:04 - </b>Murray with a solid save on a point-blank shot by Athanasiou. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:18 - </b>Tyler Bertuzzi blocks a shot. The puck goes off his leg and he goes down in pain. He gets the bench and heads to the locker room. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:12 - </b>The referees are reviewing a play for a possible goal, but the camera angle doesn't give enough information to rule it a goal. Ruled a no goal. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:13 - </b>Jonathan Ericsson and Hornqvist have a disagreement. Ericsson wants to drop the gloves as he shoves Hornqvist, who was skating away. Malkin comes in to help out. Things eventually break up without incident or penalties. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:42 - </b>Not a whole bunch to update on. Each team has only one shot on net this period, so far. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period. The Pens need to put up some more shots and pressure the Red Wings more this period. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and this one is tied 1-1. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:17 - <span style="color: red;">Kronwall scores.</span> </b>Darren Helm gets the puck off the corner boards and outlets a pass to the slot, where Kronwall is wide open. He beats Murray short-side. 1-1 tie game. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:03 - </b>Zetterberg gets in all alone against Murray, but he is unable to get a shot off as Sheary gets back in time to tie him up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:14 - </b>Power play time is up for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:14 - </b>Now the Pens will get a chance on the power play as Niklas Kronwall takes a seat for slashing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:16 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. Henrik Zetterberg rang a shot off the goal post just as power play time expired. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:16 - </b>The first power play of the game goes to the Red Wings. Rust is ticketed with tripping. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:04 - </b>Shots are 6-2 in favor of the Red Wings. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:51 - </b>Murray comes up with a big save to deny Andreas Athanasiou's backhanded chance. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:22 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES! </span></b>Guentzel and Crosby get a two-on-one chance. Guentzel holds and makes a perfect pass over to Crosby, right in Crosby's wheelhouse. He puts it past a stretching Jimmy Howard. 1-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>It's game time! Time for a Pens win. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-44564347782736088382018-03-25T12:43:00.001-04:002018-03-25T15:03:38.951-04:00Afternoon battle<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Back in action today as I will be covering the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on their cross-state rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers.<br />
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The Penguins need to build a solid foundation going into the playoffs. They do that by playing consistently. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Rust<br />
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Simon<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Oleksiak - Letang<br />
Dumoulin - Schultz<br />
Maatta - Ruhwedel<br />
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Murray in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">PENS 5</u> </span>Flyers 4</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Overtime</u></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: yellow;">THE PENS GET THE 5-4 WIN IN OVERTIME! </span></b>It wasn't the prettiest game by the Pens or their best, but they got the job done in the end. They stuck with things and that is what counts.<br />
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<b>2:35 - <span style="color: yellow;">RUST SCORES! </span></b>Letang's shot from the point bounces off bodies in front and back out to Crosby. Crosby puts the puck in a perfect spot for Rust to redirect it past Mrazek. 5-4 Pens<br />
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<b>3:44 - </b>An offsides by the Pens will give the Flyers a chance to change players.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>3:57 - </b>A long shift for the Flyers. They have yet to get a change on the ice, but the Pens have got at least one.<br />
<b><br /></b> <b>5:00 - </b>Overtime is underway! The Pens have to finish this game with a win. Lets Go Pens!<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>We are going to overtime. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:42 - <span style="color: orange;">Couturier scores. </span></b>Gostisbehere fires a shot from the blue line that Murray gets a piece of with his glove. Couturier is right in front to get the rebound and put it behind Murray. 4-4 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:33 - </b>Murray with a huge save with the puck bouncing already, along with bodies crashing the net. Brassard played a little goalie to help Murray. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:00 - </b>Mrazek is off to the bench and the Flyers have an empty net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:47 - </b>Kessel flies down the wing and gains the zone. He holds and makes a pass across the goal mouth to Sheary, but a Simmonds' stick breaks up the play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:12 - </b>Crosby fights his way through bodies and sticks all the while protecting the puck. He finds Guentzel wide-open with a clear shot on net. Mrazek comes up with a great save to deny Guentzel. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:05 - </b>Shots are 41-25 in favor of the Flyers. Pens have been outshot in the first two periods and are currently being outshot this period. They can't sit back too much. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:23 - </b>Murray with a really good save on a quick shot by Shayne Gostisbehere. Sullivan is not happy with the zone coverage by the Pens. He is letting them known. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:29 - </b>Scary shift for the Pens as the Flyers had complete control in the offensive zone. Murray with a save. Finally, the puck is directed into the netting. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:43 - <span style="color: yellow;">CROSBY SCORES!</span> </b>What moves by our Captain! Crosby protects the puck from Couturier and outworks him to get some space. Once he has space, Crosby elevates his shot over a stick and the glove of Mrazek. 4-3 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens need to stay out of the box and put the pressure on Mrazek. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The second period comes to an end and this game is tied 3-3.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:32 - </b>A successful penalty kill for the Pens. They need more of those. I don't mean they should take penalties, just get the job done when needed. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:25 - </b>Murray with a solid save through a screen and he didn't give up a rebound. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:32 - </b>Terrible penalty to take. Dumoulin will head to the box for cross-checking. Flyers go right back onto the power play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:50 - <span style="color: orange;">Weal scores on the power play. </span></b>A rebound chance is loose in front and Weal gets to it to put it into the net. 3-3 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:19 - </b>Critical penalty kill ahead for the Pens. Brassard is called for high-sticking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:58 - </b>A turnover by Rust leads to a rush up ice for the Flyers, but Ruhwedel gets his stick out to poke the puck right away from Travis Konecny, who had a wide-open net. This sends the Pens the other way. Crosby's shot just goes wide. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:50 - </b>Shots this period are 12-7 in favor of the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:58 - </b>Murray with a few good saves. They should help build his confidence. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:01 - </b>The Pens have come out to play. A completely different team from the first period. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:22 - </b>Flyers will have a goalie change. Lyon is chased out and Petr Mrazek will replace him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:23 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES!</span> </b>The Pens on in a delayed penalty situation. Malkin fakes a shot, holds, drags the puck a little, and fires through traffic. Five-hole is wide open and Malkin's shot finds its way through. 3-2 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>19:23 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY!</span> </b>Great puck movement by the Pens. Kessel goes to Hornqvist, in his usual spot. Hornqvist quickly turns and goes far post to beat Lyon. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens need to capitalize on the power play they have to start. Still 1:49 left on it. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The horn sounds to end the first period. Flyers have the 2-1 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:11 - </b>A late power play for the Pens as Jakub Voracek takes a cross-checking penalty. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:35 - </b>That does it for the power play. No shots for the Pens. They passed the puck way too much. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:35 - </b>Now a power-play chance for the Pens. Sean Couturier takes a seat for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:51 - </b>A solid penalty kill for the Pens to build off. Murray with two quality saves. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:51 - </b>Flyers get the first power play of the game as Dumoulin is ticketed for hooking. Critical penalty kill for the Pens and a great chance for them to get their penalty kill back on track. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:53 - <span style="color: orange;">Brandon Manning scores.</span> </b>Weal carries the puck and gains the zone on the wing. He leaves the puck for Manning at the point. Manning slaps a shot that beats Murray, glove side. 2-1 Flyers - <i>side note: Murray has to have that one there. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>10:19 - <span style="color: yellow;">BRASSARD SCORES!</span> </b>Wake up call has been answered! Sheary gets to the loose puck in the neutral zone and pops it up in the air, over three Flyer players. Brassard, stationed at the blue line, gets the puck and has a one-on-one chance. Brassard's shot goes over the blocker of Alex Lyon. Perfect setup and perfect shot. 1-1 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:23 - </b>The defensive play of the Pens is lacking right now. Pinching and no one covering, so that leads to odd-man rushes for the Flyers. The Pens need to wake up before they dig a hole that is too deep to get out of. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:57 - <span style="color: orange;">Travis Sanheim scores.</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span></b>Jordan Weal enters the offensive zone and pulls up by the half-boards. He finds Sanheim trailing the play. Sanheim rifles a shot from the center and beats the glove of Murray. 1-0 Flyers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:36 - </b>Murray with a few solid saves as the Flyers got some solid scoring chances on the last shift. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>The puck has dropped on the final regular season game between the Pens and Flyers. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-52103404239534632282018-03-20T19:03:00.003-04:002018-03-21T18:29:55.685-04:00Game coverage update<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Hey everyone! I hope you are doing well. I won't be doing a play-by-play for games tonight or tomorrow. I went and caught myself a cold it seems. So, I am just going to relax and enjoy the games (at least I will try). I will be putting some thoughts on Twitter @PensHockeyShow, so make sure to follow and check that out.<br />
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Thanks for the continued support and I will be back once I am better.<br />
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As always, Lets Go Pens!MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-73850586074010557052018-03-15T19:41:00.002-04:002018-03-15T22:09:13.871-04:00From New York to Montréal - Penguins back in action<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action for the second night in a row, this time against the Montréal Canadiens.<br />
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Last night, the Penguins lost to the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime in the Big Apple. It was a tough loss as the Rangers battled back to get the win. The Penguins let that game slip through their hands, to be honest.<br />
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Now onto tonight's game. Nothing to update from last game as everything is the same. The Penguins will have to focus on playing a smart defensive game especially if they get a solid lead like they did last night. Small things like penalties and turnovers killed them. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Sheary<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Rust - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Rowney<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Oleksiak - Schultz<br />
Maatta - Ruhwedel<br />
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Jarry in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Pens 5</u> </span>Canadiens 3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - <span style="color: yellow;">PENS WIN 5-3!</span> </b>Solid win for the Pens and an important two points to tie the Washington Capitals for first place in the Metro. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:41 - </b>Empty net once again for the Canadiens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:53 - <span style="color: yellow;">RUST SCORES AN EMPTY NETTER!</span> </b>Rust gets the control in the neutral zone and doesn't hesitate. 5-3 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:00 - </b>Canadiens have an empty net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:01 - </b>Now the Pens just need to play a smart four-minute hockey game. They have to watch out for those little mistakes. Most importantly, they have to stay out of the box. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:37 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT! </span></b>Hagelin turns and fires the puck with traffic in front. Hornqvist with an awesome redirect between his legs and over Niemi. 4-3 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>8:42 - </b>Kessel with a centering pass with Brassard at the back door, but Brassard pushes the puck just wide. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:48 - </b>Almost a goal for the Pens. Brassard fires from the corner on a bad angle. Niemi bobbles the puck and it ends up going through his legs. It sits right on the goal line but doesn't go over. Close one. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>15:18 - </b>Pens with the first two shots of the third period. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>The third period is underway! The Pens have been putting up the shots, they just need to convert a few more into goals. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>Horn sounds to conclude the second period. This game is now tied 3-3. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:39 - </b>Gallagher comes rushing into the zone and goes right for the net. Jarry with a strong poke check to disrupt his play. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:52 - </b>Shots this period are 14-3 in favor of the Pens. Time to convert those shots into some goals. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:03 - <span style="color: red;">Nicolas Deslauriers scores.</span> </b>Drouin pressures Letang on the boards. Hagelin goes to help, but his pass ends up going off the skate of Daniel Carr. Carr controls and finds Deslauriers right in front. He buries a one-timer. 3-3 tie game again. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:30 - <span style="color: yellow;">MALKIN SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! </span></b>Malkin gains the zone and leaves the puck for Crosby. Everyone gets into their spots. Crosby finds Letang at the point, Letang goes to Malkin at the faceoff circle. Letang put it right in Malkin's wheelhouse. The shot blows past Niemi. 3-2 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:53 - </b>Another power play is coming to the Pens as Petry heads to the box for interference. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:04 - </b>Canadiens have the Pens on their heels right now. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:41 - </b>The fourth line of the Canadiens get some extended zone time. Jarry comes up with some big saves and the Pens are able to clear. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:44 - </b>Still good puck movement and speed by both teams this period. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:53 - </b>Power play time expires. A couple of good chances on that power play chance. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:53 - </b>Interference penalty for Gallagher. A power play chance for the Pens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Second period time! The Pens need to keep putting on the pressure and make sure to play smart. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>The first period comes to an end and things are tied 2-2. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:50 - </b>Jarry with a solid save on Jonathan Drouin. Hornqvist clears the rebound. Jarry is putting some solid saves together. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:31 - </b>Hagelin's wrist shot is stopped by Niemi. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:27 - <span style="color: yellow;">HORNQVIST SCORES! </span></b>Letang fires the puck up the ice to Malkin at the blue line. It bounces off Malkin into the center area. Hornqvist pokes the bouncing puck around Reilly. While off balance, he makes a shot/pass towards the backdoor area to Hagelin. It ends up hitting Paul Bryon's stick into the net. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>9:55 - <span style="color: yellow;">KESSEL SCORES! </span></b>Brassard gets the puck back at the blue line and outlets to Rust rushing into the zone. Rust holds and ends up freezing both Mike Reilly and Niemi. He backhands a pass over to Kessel at the back door. Kessel slides the pass into the open net. Beautiful play all around there. 2-1 Canadiens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:24 - </b>Kessel and Rust get a two-on-one chance. Kessel carries the puck into the zone and holds. He is able to slide a pass over to Rust, but Rust's shot rings off the post. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:29 - <span style="color: red;">Paul Bryon scores on the power play.</span> </b>The puck is loose in front of the net. Gallagher sticks with the play and gains control of the puck. Jarry makes the save on his shot, but Byron gets the rebound and puts it in the open net. The Pens were too busy puck watching and not paying attention to the open players in front. 2-0 Canadiens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:52 - </b>The Canadiens will get the first power play of the game. Oleksiak is guilty of a holding penalty. Terrible penalty to take. Pens need to work on their penalty problems. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:30 - </b>Antti Niemi makes a solid save on a tip-in shot attempt by Guentzel. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>16:45 - <span style="color: red;">Artturi Lehkonen scores.</span> </b>The Canadiens get the puck off the side boards. Jeff Petry fires from the half boards and Lehkonen, stationed in front, redirects the puck past Jarry. 1-0 Canadiens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:20 - </b>Even start for both teams. No one with the early edge to start this one. The first goal will be important to get either team going. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>This game is underway! The Pens need to get to their game early and play a smart game. Remember the small things, guys. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
MFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569761460517658716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317731533683089254.post-32497242498842789442018-03-14T20:10:00.000-04:002018-03-14T22:42:45.511-04:00Rivalry night in the Big Apple<b>By: <i>MF, </i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> Good evening everyone! Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Big Apple to take on the New York Rangers.<br />
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On the injury front, Bryan Rust will be back in the lineup tonight. As for Matt Murray, he is making progress. As a result of Rust coming back tonight, Josh Jooris has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.<br />
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These last few games of the season are all about a push to the playoffs, so every point counts and teams are getting desperate for a spot. The Rangers are out of the playoff picture, but that doesn't mean the Penguins can take them lightly. The Penguins have to stay on top of things and continue to tune their game for the playoffs. Lets Go Pens!<br />
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The Pens lineup is as follows:<br />
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<b><u>Forwards</u></b><br />
Guentzel - Crosby - Sheary<br />
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist<br />
Rust - Brassard - Kessel<br />
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Rowney<br />
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<b><u>Defense</u></b><br />
Dumoulin - Letang<br />
Oleksiak - Schultz<br />
Maatta - Ruhwedel<br />
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DeSmith in the net!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Play - by - Play</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pens 3<span style="color: blue;"> <b><u>Rangers 4 OT</u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Overtime</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Rangers get the 4-3 win in overtime. The Pens sloppy defensive work and penalties are what killed them in the end. They can't afford to sit back all the time when they are leading. Onto the next game. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:07 - <span style="color: blue;">Zibanejad scores.</span> </b>Kreider backhands a pass across to Zibanejad. He sneaks one under the elbow of DeSmith. 4-3 Rangers</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2:59 - </b>DeSmith cuts down the angle to make a save on Neal Pionk. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:18 - </b>Georgiev with two solid back-to-back saves. Battle of the netminders in overtime. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:36 - </b>Chances at both ends right in front. Both are stopped by the respective netminders. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:32 - </b>Letang comes up the wing and gets the Ranger defense to back up. His shot is saved by the glove of Georgiev. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:00 - </b>Overtime is underway! The Pens need to make sure to play smart and put on the pressure early. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>3rd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>This one is going to overtime. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:10 - </b>Malkin comes in slowly and Georgiev stays with him the whole time. Malkin can't get it past the pad of Georgiev. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:10 - PENALTY SHOT! </b>Georgiev gets a delay of game penalty for pushing the net off. That results in a penalty shot. Malkin is up to bat! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:17 - <span style="color: blue;">Zibanejad scores on the power play.</span> </b>Kreider carries the puck down the wing and has Zibanejad flying down the opposite side. Kreider stickhandles around Letang and goes to the back side of the net where Zibanejad is all alone. He puts it behind DeSmith. No chance for DeSmith there. 3-3 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:38 - </b>Ruhwedel takes a terrible tripping penalty, which gives the Rangers a power play chance. Critical penalty kill. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>4:19 - <span style="color: yellow;">HAGELIN SCORES!</span> </b>Hagelin goes behind the net for a wraparound shot. He beats Georgiev, five-hole. 3-2 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:32 - <span style="color: blue;">Jesper Fast scores.</span> </b>Marc Staal puts the puck in front of the net and Fast redirects it past DeSmith. Quite a bit of traffic in front. 2-2 tie game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>6:12 - </b>Not great puck management by the Pens this period. They need to be more careful. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:00 - </b>Hayes rings a shot off the goal post. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:18 - <span style="color: blue;">Kreider scores on the power play.</span> </b>Pavel Buchnevich fires from the half boards and DeSmith makes the save. Kreider, stationed in front all alone, gets the rebound and puts it five-hole. 2-1 Pens </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:31 - </b>A power play chance for the Rangers as Hornqvist is called for slashing. Penalty killing time. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:47 - </b>DeSmith with another great save. Zibanejad drives right to the net the net and gets up close. Solid work by DeSmith. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:40 - </b>Kevin Hayes with a rising shot in front. DeSmith makes a save with his goalie stick to put the puck over the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:12 - </b>Another power play ends without any goals for the Pens. They are 0-3 on the night. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>We are back for the third period! The Pens start with 1:48 still left on their power play chance. Lets Go Pens!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>2nd Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>Horn sounds to end the second period and the Pens have the 2-0 lead. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:12 - </b>A late power play for the Pens. Ryan Sproul will be called for slashing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:09 - </b>The Pens have calmed down things a little. DeSmith has been solid in net for the Pens. Dumoulin with a strong stick to disrupt Vladislav Namestnikov's drive down the center.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:02 - </b>The Pens power play is now 0-2 on the night. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:02 - </b>Power play time for the Pens. Brady Skjei takes a seat in the box for slashing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:21 - </b>Kessel's laser shot beats the glove of Georgiev, but not the goal post! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>11:10 - </b>A great sequence for the Rangers as they get some extended time in the offensive zone. The puck stays out of the net, but the crowd is fired up after that shift by the Rangers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:31 - </b>Kuhnhackl with some serious guts. He ends up laying his body down to block a shot and was hurt by that. He still tried to block another shot right after. Hornqvist helps him up after the play and he hobbles to the bench. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:12 - <span style="color: yellow;">LETANG SCORES! </span></b>The Pens get to work behind the net and end up with the puck. Kuhnhackl finds Letang at the point. Letang rifles one past Georgiev from the blue line. 2-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:07 - <span style="color: yellow;">RUST SCORES! WELCOME BACK! </span></b>Hagelin gets the puck off the half boards and finds Rust at the center of the faceoff circle. Rust holds and lines up his shot. He beats Georgiev. 1-0 Pens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>18:46 - </b>Chris Kreider blows past Guentzel and gets a step on him as he drives down the center towards DeSmith. DeSmith denies Kreider's backhanded shot. Sheary ties up Zibanejad to make sure he can't get the rebound. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>Time for the second period! The Pens just need to keep the pressure on Georgiev and get some second chances going. Lets Go Pens! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>1st Period</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>0:00 - </b>That does it for the first period and things are 0-0. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1:20 - </b>Pens penalty kill is successful. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>3:20 - </b>Now the Rangers get a power play as Maatta is ticketed for hooking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>5:32 - </b>Power play time is up for the Pens. The best chance came towards the end of the power play, but Georgiev is ready for it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:32 - </b>The first power play of the game will go to the Pens as Mika Zibanejad will head to the box for tripping. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>7:53 - </b>Hornqvist is robbed right in front by Georgiev. He has been solid for the Rangers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>12:37 - </b>Kessel finds Rust driving up ice. Rust wrist's shot goes over the net. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>13:21 - </b>Sheary is able to get the puck in front, where Guentzel and Crosby are stationed. Georgiev is able to hold down the fort and keep them at bay. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:20 - </b>Kuhnhackl rings one off the goal post. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>14:45 - </b>McLeod fires a shot wide of the net! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:08 - </b>DeSmith dives out to deny McLeod in front of the net as the puck was loose in front. Solid save. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>17:23 - </b>Rust is denied right in front by Alexander Georgiev. Rangers with quite a few turnovers to start this game. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>20:00 - </b>It's game time! The Pens need to come out ready to play and get the job done against the Rangers. They can do it. Lets Go Pens! </span></div>
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