Battle of Pennsylvania

By: MF, 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are behind enemy lines as they will take on the Philadelphia Flyers in Philly.

Nothing to really update on since last game. Matt Murray is still progressing well, but other than that the lineup is the same.

Tonight, the Penguins need to stay focused on their game, play smart defensively, and give a 60-minute effort. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist
Hagelin - Malkin - Rust
Simon - Brassard - Kessel
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Sheary

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Oleksiak - Schultz
Maatta - Ruhwedel

Jarry in the net!

Play - by - Play
PENS 5 Flyers 2

3rd Period
0:00 - PENS BEAT THE FLYERS 5-2! Nothing like beating the Flyers to put a little spring in your step. Great penalty killing by the Pens tonight, which was a huge reason for their win. Also, solid goaltending by Jarry. 

0:00 - Disagreement after the end of this one. Manning shoves Guentzel after the whistle, which leads to the pileup. Guentzel, Oleksiak, Malkin, Kuhnhackl, and Hagelin are involved. Manning and Oleksiak are kept apart by the referees. 

1:41 - MALKIN SCORES AN EMPTY NETTER! Hagelin and Malkin pass back and forth in the neutral zone. Malkin ends up with the puck and fires it into the empty net. 5-2 Pens

2:05 - Empty net for the Flyers. 

4:27 - Close call in front as Jarry is caught out of the net. Pens are able to clear. 

4:41 - Pens with some solid defensive work. 

6:57 - What a great night for the penalty kill. Malkin is set free. 

8:57 - Terrible time to take a penalty for the Pens, but Malkin takes one. Tripping minor.  

11:16 - Jarry holding down the fort for the Pens. 

15:34 - Sean Couturier gets in alone at the side of the net. Jarry is able to get over and rob him. Jarry with some huge saves in the last few minutes. 

16:25 - Flyers end up with a three-on-one chance, but Jarry shuts the door on them. 

19:04 - FYI: Simon is also missing from the bench. 

20:00 - Time for the third period! The Pens have to keep the pressure on the Flyers. They cannot sit back in this final 20 minutes. Lets Go Pens! 


2nd Period
0:00 - That will do it for the second period. The Pens have extended their lead to 4-2.

0:39 - SHEARY SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT! Crosby goes back to Guentzel in the slot. He fires a wrist shot that ends up going off the body of Bradon Manning. The puck bounces out to the side where Sheary is stationed all alone. He fires a shot while falling and beats Mrazek. 4-2 Pens

1:00 - Crosby fires a bad angle shot that rings off the crossbar.

1:27 - Jarry with a huge save at the end of the penalty kill.

3:27 - Pens are playing with firing as they take another penalty. Oleksiak is ticketed for tripping in the defensive zone. Critical penalty kill.

3:58 - Mrazek robs Malkin. Great side-to-side movement by the netminder.

5:35 - SHEARY SCORES! Crosby and Sheary get a two-on-one chance. Crosby holds, waits, and wrists one on the net. Mrazek makes the save, but Sheary reaches out and backhands the rebound into the open net. 3-2 Pens

6:00 - Oleksiak rings one off the goal post. 

6:31 - Solid penalty kill. They have been on it tonight. 

8:31 - Flyers pin the Pens down in their own zone for an extended period of time, which results in Sheahan taking an interference penalty. Penalty killing time. 

10:36 - OLEKSIAK SCORES! Oleksiak fires a wrist shot from the point with Crosby and Guetnzel, along with two Flyers right in front of Mrazek. It goes off something and past Mrazek. They review for goalie interference, but it's ruled a good goal. 2-2 tie game. 

13:59 - Konecny scores. Jarry is unable to glove up the loose puck. Konency crashes in on the net. He tries to jam in the puck, but Jarry puts the pad down to deny him. Konency goes give up and elevates the puck over the pad into the net. Odd sequence there. 2-1 Flyers

15:18 - Jarry comes up with another big save in front. The Pens are giving up too many quality scoring chances. They need to tighten up their game. 

16:35 - Jarry robs Claude Giroux. Really great save by the young netminder. 

17:53 - Jakub Voracek scores. Nolan Patrick strips Brassard of the puck in the Pens' zone. He passes over to Voracek at the wing. Voracek puts the puck in front of the net and it goes off the stick of Brassard into the open net. 1-1 tie game. 

18:29 - Malkin uses his slick stickhandling skills to get around Travis Konecny. His wrist shot goes off the crossbar. 

19:30 - Shayne Gostisbehere rips a shot from the point that rings off the goal post. 

19:59 - FYI: Rust is still not on the bench. 

20:00 - The second period is underway! The Pens need to put on the pressure and extend their lead. Lets Go Pens! 


1st Period
0:00 - Horn sounds to end the first period and the Pens hold the 1-0 lead.

1:25 - KESSEL SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Crosby goes up to Malkin, who makes a perfect pass across the center to Kessel at the side of the net. The puck is right in Kessel's wheelhouse and he puts it in the open net. A great passing sequence there. 1-0 Pens

2:14 - Power play time again for the Pens as Oskar Lindblom is called for high-sticking on Brassard.

2:33 - Pens are leading the shots 9-7, so far.

4:01 - Another solid penalty kill. This period is been all about special teams.

5:31 - Penalty killing for 1:32.

6:01 - More four-on-four play to come. This time for 28 seconds. Schultz to the box for a high-sticking penalty. Way too much passing on that power play sequence once again.

7:31 - Another power play chance for the Pens as MacDonald is ticketed for interference on Sheary.

8:21 - Kessel is set free. Solid penalty kill for the Pens. Jarry and Petr Mrazek are both making quality saves.

9:32 - Now the Flyers get their first power play of the night. 1:11 left on the power play for them. 

10:21 - Kessel ends up taking a tripping penalty. Four-on-four hockey for 49 seconds. 

11:32 - Hagg lays a hard hit on Rush behind the net, which sends Rust's head into the boards. He will be ticketed for boarding and the Pens head to the power play once again. Furthermore, Rust is headed to the locker room. 

13:46 - Power play time expires for the Pens. Still 0-0. 

15:46 - The first power play of the game will go to the Pens as Jori Lehtera sits for holding. 

17:29 - Scott Laughton gets some time and space down the wing. Jarry makes a shoulder save to deny him. 

20:00 - Game time! The Pens take on their cross-state rivals, the Flyers! Lets Go Pens! 

Penguins host Hockey is for Everyone night

By: MF,

Good evening Pittsburgh nation. I hope everyone has had a wonderful Monday. We are back covering tonight's game. Did you miss me? Well, I missed posting for you guys. My work schedule this month is packed full, so make sure to follow on Twitter for updates on my game coverage.

Now let us move onto tonight's game against the Calgary Flames. The Penguins are hosting the Flames at PPG Paints Arena during their Hockey is for Everyone night. The regular season is coming to a close and playoffs are nearing, so every point counts as teams are vying for a playoff position and home-ice advantage.

The Penguins just need to focus on consistency in their gameplay and making sure to play smart, defensively, as Tristan Jarry will be in the net. There is no reason to make the young goaltenders job any harder than it already is for him. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist
Hagelin - Malkin - Rust
Simon - Brassard - Kessel
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Sheary

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Oleksiak - Schultz
Maatta - Ruhwedel

Jarry in the net!

Play - by - Play
PENS 4 Flames 3 OT

Overtime
PENS GET THE 4-3 OVERTIME WIN! A much needed two points for the Pens. Not a perfect game, but they get the job done in the end. Solid performance by Jarry once again.

2:24 - SCHULTZ SCORES! Kessel carries the puck up the ice and finds Malkin at the blue line. He gains the zone and snaps a pass to Kessel, who gloves down the puck. He tricks Gillies into thinking he is going to shoot but instead passes over to Schultz. Wide-open net for Schultz and he doesn't miss. What a play. 4-3 Pens

3:22 - Hamilton enters the zone and quickly shoots the puck. Jarry makes the save and covers up the loose puck. 

3:29 - Gaudreau is in all alone against Jarry and fires the shot wide. 

4:27 - Jarry stretches out the pads to make a save. 

5:00 - Extra hockey is required to figure out the winner of this one. The Pens need to use their speed and talent. Lets Go Pens! 


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

2:58 - Kessel slaps a hard shot just wide of the net. 

6:36 - Another successful penalty killing effort. 

7:36 - Wow! What a close chance for the Pens. Maatta fires from back in the Pens' zone and it takes a bounce. Gillies gets a piece, but it sneaks behind him. As he reaches back the puck goes on edge right on the goal line. It was unbelievably close to being a goal. 

8:36 - Malkin will head to the box for hooking. Penalty killing time for the Pens. 

10:47 - Jarry with another huge stop. Jankowski gets the puck and has a step on the defense. He holds, but Jarry closes up the five-hole. 

11:11 - Brassard goes across the ice to Kessel at the side of the net. Gillies robs him. 

11:44 - Flames taking it to the Pens on this shift. Backlund goes behind the net and makes a backward pass to Matthew Tkachuk. He tries to sneak the puck behind Jarry, but he gets over and shuts him down. 

14:40 - Two-on-one chance for the Flames. Johnny Gaudreau holds the puck and fires a shot wide of the net. 

17:06 - The puck is loose in front of the Flames' net. Everyone crashes the net and bodies are everywhere. Poor Gillies is at the bottom of that pile. The referee eventually loses sight of the puck and blows the whistle. Everyone is alright after that pileup. 

20:00 - We are back for the third period! The Pens just need to put on the pressure, but make sure to play smart even if they regain the lead. Lets Go Pens! 


2nd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to end the second period. Things are now tied 3-3.  

0:02 - Troy Brouwer scores. Brodie carries the puck up the wing and draws players to him. He slides a perfect pass across the front of the net to Brouwer, who is wide-open at the side of the net. He puts it in an open net. 3-3 tie game. 

1:17 - Dougie Hamilton with a hard wrist shot that hits Jarry up high on the side of his neck. Jarry looks to be alright. 

2:59 - LETANG SCORES! Malkin finds Letang in full flight into the offensive zone. Gillies end up backing up into the net and Letang rips one. 3-2 Pens

5:04 - Power play time is up for the Pens. 

7:04 - Another goalie interference penalty for the Flames. This time Jankowski is off to the box. Power play time for the Pens. 

7:48 - A solid penalty killing effort for the Pens. 

9:48 - Flames getting a power play as Ruhwedel is called for hooking. 

12:18 - Brassard has a chance on the side wing, but he fires it high over the net. 

13:24 - Things have calmed down after a wild first period. Both teams have three shots each so far this period. 

18:53 - Power play time expires. 

19:23 - Malkin and Jankowski's penalties expire. Regular five-on-four power play for 30 seconds.

20:00 - The second period is underway! There are still 37 seconds left on the Pens power play. Time to take back the lead. Lets Go Pens! 


1st Period
0:00 - That will be the end of the first period and things are tied 2-2. 

0:53 - Now the Pens will get a power play chance for 1:30 (four-on-three power play) as Backlund is ticketed for goalie interference. 

1:23 - Four-on-four action as Malkin and Mark Jankowski get matching slashing minors. 

3:30 - Shots are 15-6 in favor of the Flames. The Flames are pressuring the Pens and Jarry. Playing some desperate hockey, which isn't a surprise since they are fighting for a playoff spot. 

7:54 - A great shift by the first line for the Pens. Extended offensive zone time, but they are unable to capitalize. 

9:42 - Mikael Backlund scores. Brett Kulak gains the blue line and gives the puck to Backlund. He stickhandles around Letang, turns to the backhand, and slips the puck under the pad of Jarry. 2-2 tie game.

11:31 - Flames are getting way too many quality scoring chances. The Pens need to clean up their defensive play or they won't have the lead for long. 

13:46 - Mark Giordano scores. The fourth line has an extended shift in the offensive zone. Letang ends up breaking his stick and has to use another Penguins' stick, which is curved the wrong way for him. This doesn't allow him to get enough on the clearing attempt. Giordano gets the puck off the half boards and fires on the net to beat Jarry. 2-1 Pens

15:50 - TJ Brodie finds himself wide-open in the slot. He receives a pass, but Jarry tracks the puck across the ice. Brodie is robbed by Jarry. 

16:55 - MALKIN SCORES! Gillies goes behind the net to play the puck and Rust rushes him. Gillies shoots the puck off the boards, Malkin with some great hand-eye coordination to knock the puck down. He takes it to the front of the net and puts it around a down and out Gillies. 2-0 Pens

17:50 - RUHWEDEL OPENS UP THE SCORING! Sheahan gets to the forecheck behind the net and forces the Flames to turnover the puck. The puck goes around to Ruhwedel at the point. He holds and fires a shot through traffic. He beats Jon Gillies, blocker side. 1-0 Pens 

20:00 - Game time! Time for the Pens to come out and get to their game early. No slow start tonight guys. Lets Go Pens! 

Black and yellow battle in Boston

By: MF,

The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves back on the road to take on the Boston Bruins. The Penguins are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, after having both their winning streak and home winning streak snapped in back-to-back games.

On the injury front, Zach Aston-Reese is the newly added Penguin with an upper-body injury. He was injured during practice and Head Coach, Mike Sullivan stated that it's a longer-term injury. Also, on the list is Matt Murray who is still recovering from a concussion he sustained during practice.

Not much to add to that. Tonight, the Penguins need to focus on starting the game will speed and pressure. They haven't had good starts in the last two games and that has allowed the opponents to take advantage. After that, the Penguins need up playing catch up, which hasn't been working out. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Rowney

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Hunwick - Oleksiak

DeSmith in the net!

Play - by - Play
Pens 4 Bruins 8

3rd Period
0:00 - That does it for this one. The Bruins dominate the Pens with an 8-4 win. 

3:00 - Power play time expires. Some great chances on that power play for the Pens, but they are unable to capitalize. 

5:00 - Chara goes for holding and the Pens get a power play. 

6:24 - Rust controls the puck and goes to the back of the net. His wrap-around chance is denied by Rask. 

10:35 - A successful penalty kill. 

12:35 - Slashing penalty goes to Maatta. Bruins to the power play. 

14:45 - MAATTA SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT! The Pens win an offensive zone faceoff and the puck goes back to the point. Maatta fires from the blue line and it goes off two Bruin bodies before finding its way past Rask. 8-4 Bruins

14:49 - Rask denies Rust in front. The game has calmed down a bit. 

18:43 - Power play time is up for the Pens. 

20:00 - The third period is underway! Not sure what to say, except that I hope the Pens hold the Bruins to eight goals. Lets Go Pens! 


2nd Period
0:00 - Finally, the second period is over. The Bruins extend their lead to 8-3. 

0:44 - The referees have lost control of this game and now it's showing. Power play going to the Pens as Krug is called for interference. 

1:23 - Nash throws Letang into the net. The referees make no call. 

1:57 - Bruins...Bruins...Bruins. The Pens pulled DeSmith, no change. They get some power plays, nothing. Even a fight doesn't wake them up fully. 

2:18 - Pastrnak scores. Chara puts the puck right in the wheelhouse of Pastrnak at the side of the net. He has an open net shot. 8-3 Bruins

5:27 - Krejci scores on the power play. Hat-trick. Krejci finds himself all alone at the side of the net again. Jarry tires to dive back to deny him, but he has no chance. 7-3 Bruins

6:33 - Now the Bruins will get a power play. Hunwick to the sin bin for tripping. 

9:10 - Two of the biggest players on the ice decide to drop the gloves. Oleksiak and Chara both get some punches in before deciding to end things mutually. The crowd was loving it. 

10:00 - Power play time comes to an end. A great power play by the Pens, but Rask comes up big for the Bruins. Hornqvist was getting bullied left and right in front of the net, but he holds strong. He is such a hard-working player. 

12:00 - A critical power-play chance for the Pens as Pastrnak heads to the box for hooking. 

12:22 - Maatta and Marchand have been set free. 

14:22 - We are getting some more four-on-four hockey as Maatta is called for tripping and Marchand is ticketed with embellishment. 

15:00 - Malkin and Schaller are set free. 

16:13 - Krejci and McAvoy get a two-on-one...almost zero...chance. Krejci goes to McAvoy, but his shot is denied by the pad of Jarry. The odd-man rush was due to a turnover by Kessel in the neutral zone. 

16:39 - Guentzel and Brad Marchand exchange a few words and hits. Things are getting chippy.  

17:00 - McAvoy comes out of nowhere and lays a hard hit on Hornqvist. They start to shove each other and a disagreement breaks out with players gathering to defend their respective teammates. Malkin and Tim Schaller get matching roughing minors. 

17:44 - Krejci scores his second of the night. A power-play goal. The Bruins power play had been held off well by the Pens until the Bruins won a puck battle on the side boards. At the point, Nick Holden finds Krejci at the side of the net all alone at the side of the net. He puts it in the wide-open net. 6-3 Bruins

19:32 - Jarry with a solid save to start the period. However, Dumoulin ends up taking a holding penalty. A power play chance for the Bruins. Another huge kill ahead for the Pens. 

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens need to clean up their game, defensively, and try to get more sustain pressure going in the Bruins zone. Lets Go Pens! 


1st Period
0:00 - That will do it for the first period. The Bruins hold the 5-3 lead. 

0:03 - SHEAHAN SCORES! Sheahan blocks a shot and ends up gaining control of the puck. As the period is coming to an end, Sheahan races up the ice and enters the zone. He slaps a quick one on net and beats Rask short side. 5-3 Bruins

0:53 - Power play time expires. Maatta fires a shot from the point, but Rask is able to make the save even with traffic in front. 

2:53 - A huge chance for the Pens to gain some ground as Krejci takes a seat for tripping. Power play time. 

3:14 - Rowney seems to score, but the play is under review as he did kick the puck with his skate. The referees ruled it a no goal as the puck was kicked in. 

3:53 - Torey Krug scores. Krug fires from the point and beats Jarry glove side. Jarry has to make that save there. 5-2 Bruins
4:29 - Pens are being outplayed defensively. They are getting beat in the faceoff circle and being outshot. 

5:41 - Chara giving it to Hornqvist after he laid a hard hit on Charlie McAvoy. Hornqvist leveled him. Well, that is Hornqvist being himself. 

7:11 - David Backes scores. Backes fires a bad angle shot from the top of the faceoff circle that beats Jarry, blocker side. Just unreal. 4-2 Bruins

8:20 - A two-on-one chance for the Bruins and Krejci's shot goes off the far goalpost. 

8:41 - Bruins still with some good speed and pressure. A fast pace to this game.  

10:33 - KESSEL SCORES! Malkin dumps in the puck and Hornqvist goes chasing after it. He forces Chara to turnover the puck behind the net. Kessel gets the puck at the side of the net and banks the puck off Rask into the net. 3-2 Bruins

10:53 - A successful penalty kill. 

12:53 - Terrible time to take a penalty, but that is exactly what the Pens do. Dumoulin is called for high-sticking and the Bruins are headed back onto the power play. 

13:55 - Bruins still having their way in the offensive zone. The Pens really need to figure something out. 

14:33 - DeSmith is done for the night and Jarry will replace him in the net. I feel bad for DeSmith as the Pens haven't played well in front of him, but maybe this will wake them up. 

14:33 - Nash scores on the power play. Torey Krug puts the puck right in front of the net for Nash, who has the inside position on Oleksiak. He redirects the puck past DeSmith. No chance for DeSmith. 3-1 Bruins

15:27 - The first power play of the game goes to the Bruins as Malkin sits for interference. Malkin is very upset with the call. Critical penalty kill. The Pens need to stop the bleeding. 

17:07 - David Pastrnak scores. The Bruins are able to protect the puck, which allows for Pastrnak to get a shot off with some bodies in front of the net. The puck goes over DeSmith and slowly trickles over the goal line. DeSmith had no idea where the puck was. 2-1 Bruins

18:15 - David Krejci scores. Rick Nash comes flying down the wing into the offensive zone and backhands a pass to the front of the net. Krejci crashes the net and is able to redirect the puck past DeSmith. 1-1 tie game.  

19:25 - MAATTA SCORES! The Pens dump in the puck and it goes around the boards. Malkin finds the puck at the side boards and goes across the center to Maatta, who beats Tuukka Rask blocker side. 1-0 Pens 

19:47 - Zdeno Chara forces a turnover in the Pens' zone. Riley Nash is able to get a quality shot off, but DeSmith is ready to make the save. 

20:00 - Puck drop in Boston! Pens need to put on the pressure early and take control. Lets Go Pens! 

Derick Brassard makes his Penguin debut

By: MF, 

Some big news to report for the Pittsburgh Penguins before tonight's game against the New Jersey Devils.

General Manager, Jim Rutherford announced that Patric Hornqvist has been signed to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.3 million. It's very rare for Rutherford to make contract deals in the middle of a season, but it was important to tie down Hornqvist as soon as possible.

On to other news, Tristan Jarry was recalled from Wilkes/Barre-Scranton as Matt Murray is out with a concussion. He will be backing up Casey DeSmith tonight.

In addition, Derick Brassard will be making his debut as a Penguin. His debut couldn't come at a better time as the Penguins are playing at home, so he should get a very warm welcome to Pittsburgh.

I am excited to see the new lines get to work for the Penguins and put some points on the scoreboard. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Guentzel - Crosby - Rust
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist
Sheary - Brassard - Kessel
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Rowney

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Hunwick - Oleksiak

DeSmith in the net!

Play - by - Play
Pens 2 Devils 3

3rd Period
0:00 - The Devils hang on to get the 3-2 win over the Pens. Tough loss. 

0:27 - Pens call a timeout. 

0:32 - I have to say that Schultz has been awesome in this last minute of play. Some great plays to keep the puck in the zone and stopping the Devils from getting an empty net goal. 

1:40 - Pens have an empty net. 

3:02 - Letang fires a hard shot that bounces off the boards to the side of the net. Rust just misses the puck at the side of the net. He had a wide-open chance there. 

4:01 - DeSmith with two quality saves back-to-back. Devils still pressuring. 

4:57 - Kinkaid has been solid in net for the Devils and has kept the Pens at bay. Things have tightened up this period.

8:00 - Some good scoring chances for the Pens, but Kinkaid holds strong and the Devils with some solid blocks. 

10:21 - Still a fast-paced game and the Devils are not sitting back after regaining the lead. 

14:59 - Stefan Noesen scores. Noesen is able to redirect the puck right in front. The puck finds a small hole. 3-2 Devils 

16:45 - Devils pressuring the Pens in the offensive zone. A ton of blocked shots by the Pens and they end up icing the puck. Lots of tired bodies on the ice for the Pens. 

20:00 - Time for the third period! The Pens need to continue to push the Devils and put the pressure on Kinkaid. Lets Go Pens! 


2nd Period
0:00 - Second-period horn sounds and this game is tied 2-2. 

0:45 - Crosby's point-blank shot in front is gloved up by Kinkaid. 

2:58 - HUNWICK SCORES! Crosby lays a big hit behind the goal and is able to free the puck up for Guentzel to take along the boards. Guentzel passes the puck to the front the slot area and Hunwick is able to redirect it past Kinkaid. 2-2 tie game. 

3:40 - Sheary had a chance at a wide-open net, but he mishandles the puck and can't get a shot off. He was very frustrated after that shift. 

8:12 - The Pens are playing sloppy and are letting the Devils have their way in the offensive zone. 

11:56 - Power play time expires for the Pens. Devils with the better scoring chances even though they were on the penalty kill. 

13:56 - A huge power play chance for the Pens as Brian Boyle is called for holding. 

14:14 - The Devils are charging right up to the net. DeSmith was able to hold strong, but he shouldn't have to deal with players right up in his face almost every shift. 

15:35 - Taylor Hall scores on the power play. The puck goes right off the crossbar right to Hall, who is all alone at the side of the net. He puts it in the open net. 2-1 Devils  

17:00 - Michael Grabner gets behind the defense and has a breakaway chance. DeSmith denies him, but Letang is called for slashing on the play. Devils to the power play. 

17:15 - Brassard makes a beautiful play in front. He tries to find Guentzel at the far post with a backhander through his legs in front of Kinkaid. What a move. 

18:21 - Power play time is up for the Pens. 

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens still have 1:39 left to go on their power play. They need to capitalize and regain the lead off this power play chance. Lets Go Pens! 


1st Period

0:00 - The first period comes to an end and things are tied 1-1. 

0:21 - A late power play for the Pens as Ben Lovejoy is found guilty of hooking. 

1:07 - Letang and Wood are set free. 

1:17 - Malkin's backhander is turned away by Kinkaid. 

3:07 - Miles Wood will head to the box for unsportsmanlike conduct against DeSmith, but he won't be alone as Letang will also be ticketed for checking. 

3:09 - DeSmith holds strong and is able to cover up the puck for a whistle. The Devils are crashing the net and getting physical with DeSmith. 

4:12 - Kessel gets time and space down the win, but he fires one wide. 

7:41 - Kyle Palmieri scores. Palmieri enters the zone and changes the shooting angle as he uses Oleksiak as a screen. His shot beats DeSmith short-side. 1-1 tie game. 

11:43 - CROSBY SCORES! Dumoulin fires a shot from the blue line with Crosby stationed in front. The puck goes off a Devil skate and the pads of Kinkaid. The puck ends up loose in the blue paint. Crosby finds the loose puck and puts it in the open net. Devils challenge for goalie interference. It's called a good goal and the Devils lose their timeout. 1-0 Pens

13:42 - Shots are tied at 4 for both teams.  

17:54 - DeSmith absolutely robs Pavel Zacha with an outstretched blocker/stick save. 

18:37 - Keith Kinkaid robs Hornqvist on a point-blank shot. Brassard is out to take his first shift as a Penguin. 

20:00 - This game is underway! The Pens need to take control of this game early and not let up on the Devils. Lets Go Pens! 

Enjoying the Sunshine State

By: MF, 

We are back for the second of a back-to-back for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tonight they are in Sunrise, Florida to take on the Florida Panthers.

The Penguins have been on a roll, winning six in a row. For a win tonight, the Penguins need to remain focused throughout the game and make sure to keep the front of their own net clear for Tristan Jarry.

Will the Panthers derail the red-hot Penguins or will the Penguins continue to put together win after win? Find out tonight. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Simon - Crosby - Rust
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist
Guentzel - Sheahan - Kessel
Aston-Reese - Rowney - Sheary

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Hunwick - Oleksiak

Jarry in the net!

Play - by - Play
Pens 5 Panthers 6

3rd Period
0:00 - Well, they made a good effort, but the Panthers end up with the 6-5 win. They have snapped the Pens winning streak at six games.

1:30 - Empty net for the Pens.

1:52 - Hornqvist ends up getting a misconduct penalty. He is done for the night. Not sure what he did, but it was after the Panthers retook the lead.

1:53 - Dadonov with the hat-trick. Barkov finds Dadonov at the other side of the net all alone. He holds, waits for Murray to make a move, and roofs it. 6-5 Panthers

2:51 - Luongo shuts down Hagelin and Hornqvist in front. Jonathan Huberdeau takes exception to Hornqvist battle for the loose puck in front. A disagreement ensues between the two clubs.

4:50 - RUST SCORES! Luongo robs Crosby in front, but the puck is loose in the blue paint. The Pens and Panthers crash to get to the loose puck, while Luongo is all over. Dumoulin ends up picking up the puck from the pile and goes behind the net. He finds Rust open at the faceoff circle. Rust fires on net while Luongo is down and out. 5-5 tie game.

5:39 - HORNQVIST SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Malkin, Kessel, and Crosby work behind the net. Kessel ends up getting the puck in front where Hornqvist is stationed. His first shot is denied, but he puts in the rebound chance. 5-4 Panthers

5:47 - Now the Pens will get their first power play for 1:55.

5:53 - Oleksiak lays a heavy hit on Mike Matheson. Bjugstad goes after Oleksiak and they drop the gloves. Oleksiak gets the better of the fight. Bjustad ends up getting an extra minor for roughing. Four-on-four hockey for five seconds.

7:47 - Well, that is just frustrating. Pengs are called for too many men on the ice, so Panthers get another power play chance.

9:55 - Panthers with too many men on the ice, but the referees are none the wiser it seems.

10:20 - Ekblad's one-timer is stopped by Murray.

12:11 - What a great penalty kill by the Pens.

12:58 - Simon's penalty time expires. Panthers still have 47 seconds left on a normal power play chance.

14:11 - A terrible penalty by Oleksiak. He sits for cross-checking. Five-on-three power play for the Panthers for 1:13. Huge penalty kill.

14:58 - First penalty of the game goes to Simon for tripping. Panthers getting a power play chance.

18:16 - Dadonov scores his second goal of the night. Barkov and Dadonov with a little criss-cross play. Barkov ends up feeding a pass to Dadonov, who is all alone at the side of the net. He beats Murray. 5-3 Panthers

19:14 - MALKIN SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT! Hagelin backhands an outlet pass from behind the net to Malkin on the red line. He goes to the top of the faceoff circle and roofs one over the blocker shoulder of Luongo. 4-3 Panthers.

20:00 - We are back for the third period! To get the win, the Pens need to get shots and pressure Luongo. Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to end the second period. Panthers lead is now 4-2.

1:57 - Hornqvist seems to score. Malkin comes flying around to the back of the net and ends up leaving the puck with Hornqvist at the side. The puck is up against the pad of Luongo. Hornqvist goes give up and he pushes the puck and pad over the goal line. The referee initially waved it off as a no goal, they gathered to discuss, and end up ruling it a goal...Panthers have challenged for goalie interference. The referees state that the puck and goalie were pushed into the goal, so it's not a goal. Wow.

4:29 - Murray has come up with some big saves. Not an easy game to come into and he is holding down the fort.

6:50 - MALKIN SCORES! Rust puts the puck in a perfect spot as Malkin is driving down the center to the net. Malkin redirects the puck over the glove of Luongo. 4-2 Panthers.

10:16 - Murray with a point-blank save. Tough save to start with.

11:48 - Murray will replace Jarry.

11:48 - Derek MacKenzie scores. The Panthers get a two-on-two rush into the offensive zone. Colton Sceviour fires a shot that is saved by the pad of Jarry, but the rebound goes right to MacKenzie and he puts it in. 4-1 Panthers

14:38 - Crosby finds Letang at the point. His slapshot bangs off the glass.

15:31 - Malkin with a perfect pass across the offensive zone to Kessel at the back door. Kessel had a wide open net, but Ekblad was just able to get a stick on the puck to disrupt the play.

15:59 - Jarry gets to the top of the circle to deny Aaron Ekblad in front.

16:37 - Aleksander Barkov is denied by Jarry. He was given way too much room to do whatever he wanted. The Pens on playing on their heels right now.

17:53 - Jamie McGinn scores. Jared McCann makes a no-look shot pass over to McGinn at the side of the net. He directs it to the pads of Jarry and it trickles over the goal line as Jarry is diving back with his pads. 3-1 Panthers

20:00 - The second period is underway! The Pens need to finish their scoring chances this period and take control. Lets Go Pens!


1st Period
0:00 - Time expires in the first period and the Panthers end up with the lead 2-1 over the Pens.

0:38 - Evgenii Dadonov scores. The Pens are caught flat-footed and Dadonov takes advantage. He stickhandles around Dadonov and fires from the slot. His shot beats Jarry, rings off the goal post, and goes into the net. 2-1 Panthers

1:42 - Hornqvist had a wide open net after Hagelin's shot rebounded off the pad of Luongo. Panthers collapse and are able to clear.

2:41 - Kessel comes flying down the wing and he is in all alone. He holds the puck and wraparounds the back of the net. His outlet pass is broken up as Panthers were able to get back by then.

4:03 - Hornqvist finds the puck at the side of the net and quickly turns to fire the puck. Luongo was ready for that.

5:24 - Shots are tied at seven apiece. Panthers have had the more quality shots, but things are tied at 1-1.

7:20 - HAGELIN SCORES! Oleksiak protected the puck at the backboards and got the puck over to Malkin, who was behind the net. Malkin found Hagelin stationed in front. Hagelin fired one past Luongo. 1-1 tie game.

8:30 - Nick Bjugstad gets in behind the Penguin defense. Jarry denied him with an outstretched pad save. The Panthers are getting behind the defense without much trouble.

9:44 - Pens pushing back more. Oleksiak with a great chance in front, but Luongo is up to the task.

16:16 - Vincent Trocheck scores. Denis Malgin carried the puck into the zone and dished a pass across the center to Trocheck, who is a step ahead of the defense. He redirected the puck on his backhand past Jarry. 1-0 Panthers

18:47 - Roberto Luongo denies Hornqvist in front.

19:24 - Jarry with an early save. Pens gave up a quality scoring chance to the Panthers, but Jarry bailed them out.

20:00 - The puck has dropped in Florida! Time for the Pens to extend their streak to seven. Lets Go Pens! 

Well rested and ready to make it six

By: MF, 

We are back for some Pittsburgh Penguins hockey tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Penguins have been on a little break after their 5-2 Sunday over the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was their fifth win in a row, which is a new high this season. They will look to extend that streak to six tonight and they have every chance of doing that.

On the injury front, Patric Hornqvist will return to the lineup tonight. A huge boost to the Penguins robust lineup.

On a side note, be on the lookout for a possible trade involving the Vegas Golden Knights and Ryan Reaves. Maybe some kind of deal with Ian Cole. Who knows? I will keep up guys updated as things unfold. 

After a long break, the Penguins should be well rested and ready for tonight's game. They need to come out with speed and set the pace early. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Simon - Crosby - Rust
Hagelin - Malkin - Hornqvist
Guentzel - Sheahan - Kessel
Aston-Reese - Rowney - Sheary

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Hunwick - Oleksiak

Murray in the net!

TRADE ALERT: The Pens have completed a three-team deal with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Ottawa Senators. The Pens acquired Derick Brassard (Ottawa), 2018 3rd round draft pick, prospect Vince Dunn (Ottawa), and prospect Tobias Lindberg (Vegas). Also, Vegas will retain 40% of Brassard's contract. 

Vegas receives Ryan Reaves and a 4th round draft pick from Pittsburgh. 
Ottawa receives Ian Cole (Pittsburgh), Filip Gustavsson (Vegas), 2018 1st round draft pick, and 2019 3rd round draft pick.  

Play - by - Play
PENS 6 Hurricanes 1

3rd Period
0:00 - WIN NUMBER SIX FOR THE PENS! They finish off the Hurricanes with a 6-1 win. Great game and a great day for the Pens. 

0:46 - Another solid penalty kill for the Pens.

2:46 - A late tripping penalty by Simon. Hurricanes get another power play opportunity.

7:17 - Kessel is back on the bench and looks ready to go.

7:18 - MALKIN SCORES! Malkin and Aston-Reese are ruthless as they get the puck out of the corner and away from the Hurricane defenders. Ward ends up going down on his stomach as Malkin dances across the front of the net. Malkin's third crack at the puck ends up going in. 6-1 Pens

7:51 - Solid penalty kill for the Pens.

9:51 - Now the Hurricanes will get a chance on the power play as Dumoulin will take a seat for high-sticking.

10:11 - Kessel heads to the locker room after talking to the trainer on the bench. He lost an edge earlier in the period and went hard into the boards. He was holding his arm. Hopefully, they are just being extra careful since they are up 5-1.

10:48 - CROSBY SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY! Letang fires from the point and Ward makes the pad save. Crosby, stationed in front, gets the rebound and puts it past Ward. 5-1 Pens.

12:01 - Pens getting the first power play of the game as Sebastian Aho is ticketed for high-sticking on Letang.

12:50 - Rust puts the puck right in the wheelhouse of Crosby. He gets on all his shot that hits Ward up high. Ward felt that one and needs a minute to collect himself.

15:19 - Malkin's backhander is denied by Ward. What a move by Geno.

19:22 - A no goal is called after a review. Hagelin drives to the net and Ward ends up making the first save. Hagelin falls down and the puck goes off his leg. It looks to be a kicking motion and the referees ruled that it was, so no goal. Still 4-1 Pens.  

20:00 - Time for the third period! The Pens need to keep this game under their control and finish this one with another win. Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - That does it for the second period. Pens extend their lead to 4-1.

1:14 - Murray comes up with a huge save on a shot by Elias Lindholm.

2:44 - TRADE UPDATE: The NHL has approved the Derick Brassard trade. Ryan Reaves is headed to Vegas. Cole seems to be going to Ottawa. Infomation gathering is still underway...more to come. 

8:15 - Four-on-four playtime is over. Nothing to note.

10:15 - First penalties of the game are given out. Matching minors for Malkin (slashing) and Trevor van Riemsdyk (roughing). Four-on-four hockey time.

11:35 - ANOTHER TALLY FOR AMANDA KESSEL'S BROTHER! Kessel comes flying down the center and cuts to the side. He backhands one through the pads of Ward. It trickles through Ward's pads and over the line. The referees review the play and rule it a good goal. 4-1 Pens

13:49 - KESSEL...I MEAN AMANDA KESSEL'S BROTHER SCORES! A reserve of the Pens first goal as Guentzel finds Kessel wide open as the side. He doesn't miss. 3-1 Pens

16:27 - All Hurricanes right now as they are using the momentum from their first goal to their advantage.

17:55 - Teravainen scores. The Hurricanes use their speed to have an icing waved off. Teravainen ends up with the puck in front and roofs it past Murray. 2-1 Pens

19:12 - MAATTA SCORES! Malkin wins an offensive zone faceoff and gets the puck back to Maatta on the boards. He quickly releases a shot, as Hagelin screens, Ward. Maatta's shot goes over the shoulder, glove side, of Ward. 2-0 Pens

20:00 - Time for the third period. The Pens need to put more pressure on Ward this period. Lets Go Pens!


1st Period
0:00 - The horn sounds to end the first period. The Pens hold the 1-0 lead over the Hurricanes.

1:55 - Malkin performs a spin-o-rama and fires a bad angle shot. Ward gloves the puck up for a whistle.

4:37 - Pens with some trouble exiting the zone at times.

6:24 - GUENTZEL SCORES! Kessel goes across the center, in front of the goal, he draws everyone to him including Ward. Kessel puts a pass through the blade and pad to Guentzel. He slides the puck into the open net. 1-0 Pens

9:35 - Murray bats away a shot to the side boards. Both goalies have been solid to start this game.

11:19 - Sheary puts the puck across the ice to Aston-Reese, who dives out to get a stick on the puck. Ward comes up with the save.

14:19 - Dumoulin with a great play in front of the net. He denied a pass to a wide open Teuvo Teravainen. He had a wide-open net if he got that pass in the end.

18:25 - Cam Ward with two solid saves to start this game. First against Guentzel on a rush and then Oleksiak off a point shot.

20:00 - Game time! The Pens need to come out with speed and take control right off the bat! Lets Go Pens! 

Back-to-back situation - part two

By: MF, 

A quick little update to begin things with. My arena schedule has conflicted with the Penguin games, so that is why I haven't covered the last few games. However, tonight I am back. 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are back on the road. Tonight they face-off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins have been gaining points, scoring goals, and playing some solid hockey.

This shouldn't change and the Penguins need to play consistent hockey. If they can do that, then the Penguins will have no trouble as the playoffs approach. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Aston-Reese - Crosby - Sheary
Hagelin - Malkin - Rust
Guentzel - Sheahan - Kessel
Simon - Rowney - Reaves

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Hunwick
Cole - Oleksiak

Jarry in the net!

Play - by - Play
PENS 5 Blue Jackets 2

3rd Period
0:00 - PENS GET THE 5-2 WIN! Make that five in a row for the Pens and another two critical points! Great job by the Pens all around. 

2:13 - The crowd is subdued now. Very quiet.

5:51 - GUENTZEL SCORES! Maatta stands up at the blue line and pokes the puck up to Guentzel. He enters the zone and quickly lets go of a shot that beats Bobrovsky short side. 5-2 Pens

6:34 - Kessel finds Guentzel rushing down the wing. Zach Werenski just gets a piece of the puck to disrupt the play and send Guentzel's shot wide.

10:07 - Injury update: Nick Foligno will not return to the lineup for the Blue Jackets.

13:16 - Jarry makes a shoulder save on Matt Calvert's shot after he made his way past Cole and Oleksiak. Blue Jackets are continuing to push back.

17:39 - Alexander Wennberg scores. Boone Jenner gets to the forecheck and wins the puck. He feeds a pass to the wide-open Wennberg in front. He roofs one. 4-2 Pens

18:02 - Fast start for the Blue Jackets. They are getting to the forecheck and bringing the pressure.

20:00 - Home-stretch for the Pens! They need to keep things in their control for another 20 minutes and close this one out with a win. Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - The second-period horn sounds and the Pens have extended their lead to 4-1.

1:57 - Blue Jackets seem to be playing a neutral zone trap game, which is a bit odd since they are down by three goals.

4:44 - The Blue Jackets are now 0-2 on the power play as Guentzel is released from the sin bin.

5:52 - Hagelin uses his speed to get a jump on the Blue Jackets and gains the offensive zone. He passes to Sheahan, who looks to have a wide open net, but Bobrovsky dives to the front of the net and gets a glove on the puck.

6:44 - Blue Jackets will get another chance on the power play as Guentzel is ticketed for slashing.

9:18 - Jussi Jokinen fires a shot that goes under the pad of Jarry. Jarry looked back unsure of where the puck was at that moment, but the puck stayed out of the goal.

10:31 - ASTON-REESE SCORES! Crosby makes a no-look, backhanded pass in the seam to Letang, who goes to Hunwick at the point. Hunwick ends up getting the puck to Aston-Reese stationed right in front of Bobrovsky. He doesn't miss in the end. 4-1 Pens

My computer decided to update in the middle of the game. Norton doesn't seem to care about the game, but everything is back up. 

19:19 - Penalty kill time is up for the Pens.

20:00 - Time for the second period! The Pens still have 42 seconds left to kill off on Jarry's tripping minor. Get the kill and push back! Lets Go Pens!


1st Period
0:00 - That will do it for the first period. The Pens hold the 3-1 lead over the Blue Jackets after 20.

0:40 - Jarry with some unreal saves on the penalty kill.

1:19 - Jarry makes a diving save to deny Panarin in front. He ends up taking a tripping penalty. Guentzel will serve for Jarry. A power play chance for the Blue Jackets.

1:26 - Atkinson and Panarin get a two-on-one rush, but Letang is able to break it up and Jarry holds the side of the net.

2:25 - Shots are 6-4 in favor of the Pens. Not much to update on right now. Seems things have calmed down a bit as the period comes to an end.

8:31 - SHEAHAN SCORES HIS SECOND GOAL OF THE NIGHT! The Pens enter the zone with a three-on-three rush. Sheahan trails behind the play and ends up with the puck. His wrist shot finds a whole under the blocker arm of Bobrovsky. 3-1 Pens

10:07 - Artemi Panarin scores. The Pens fourth line turns over the puck in the neutral zone. Cam Atkinson and Panarin get a rush into the offensive zone. They pass back and forth. Panarin finishes the play with a goal. 2-1 Pens

13:03 - DUMOULIN SCORES! Malkin carries the puck into the offensive zone and draws a few Blue Jackets with him. He makes a no-look pass back to Dumoulin, who fires a slap shot through traffic. It goes off the leg of a Blue Jacket and through the five-hole of Bobrovsky. 2-0 Pens

16:02 - Jarry with a solid shot right in front. He looks solid to start this game.

18:19 - SHEAHAN SCORES! Oleksiak fires a hard shot from the point and Sheahan redirects it past Sergei Bobrovsky right on the doorstep. 1-0 Pens

20:00 - The puck has dropped and this game is underway! The Pens need to come out and take control early, especially after playing last night. Lets Go Pens!  

Back in action

By: MF, 

Good evening everyone! I am glad to be back covering tonight's game. I have been busy with work at the arena, working a ton of back-to-back events. On top of that, I have been feeling a little bit under the weather. All the work has caught up with me, but tonight I am ready to cover some Pittsburgh Penguins hockey.

The Penguins are in the Burgh to take on the Ottawa Senators. With the end of the regular season closing in, every point is very important for the Penguins.

Tonight, they need to get a solid win and two much-needed points. Lets Go Pens!

The Pens lineup is as follows:

Forwards
Simon - Crosby - Rust
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Guentzel - Sheahan - Sheary
Aston-Reese - Rowney - Reaves

Defense
Dumoulin - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Cole - Oleksiak

Murray in the net!

Play - by - Play
PENS 6 Senators 3

3rd Period
0:00 - 6-3 VICTORY FOR THE PENS OVER THE SENATORS! MAKE THAT NINE IN A ROW AT HOME! GREAT JOB GUYS! 

0:24 - Cole and McCormick drop the gloves. Heated battle and both of them got some good hits in. Cole gets the extra minor and the Senators get a late power play.

1:05 - ASTON-REESE SCORES HIS SECOND OF THE NIGHT! Aston-Reese fires from the blue line and puts it in the empty net. 6-3 Pens

2:15 - Empty net for the Senators.

5:39 - Duchene scores on the power play. Hoffman slaps one that is redirected, in front, by Duchene past the glove of Murray. 5-3 Pens

6:00 - Now the Senators will get their first crack at the power play as Rust takes a seat for hooking.

9:51 - LETANG SCORES! Crosby wins the faceoff and goes back to Letang at the point. He fires a shot off that gets caught up in Anderson's equipment. The puck drops down and Anderson ends up putting the puck into his own net as he was unaware of where the puck was at the time. 5-2 Pens 

11:34 - Anderson has shut the door on the Pens. He has made some amazing saves. The Pens are having trouble getting any past him.

13:42 - A combination of Anderson and the goal post rob Letang of a goal.

17:05 - Aside from the four goals, Murray has been the star of this game. Shots are 26-11 in favor of the Senators. Murray holding down the fort.

20:00 - We are back for the third period! The Pens cannot afford to sit back and let the Senators take charge. Lets Go Pens!


2nd Period
0:00 - That does it for the second period. The Pens hold the 4-2 lead.

1:59 - The Pens were sitting back in the last bit of this period as the Senators came pressuring Murray. He came up big, but the Pens need to push back. Even with a two-goal lead, they can't sit back too much.

2:41 - Colin White scores. Max McCormick outlets the puck from behind the net to White in front. He directs it past Murray. 4-2 Pens

3:13 - Mark Borowiecki fires from the blue line with traffic in front, but Murray still comes up with the save.

3:57 - Brassard rings a shot off the goal post!

4:47 - Murray is locked in right now. He denies Matt Duchene on a second-chance shot.

8:37 - Craig Anderson will replace Condon for the Senators.

8:38 - ASTON-REESE SCORES HIS FIRST NHL GOAL! Crosby chips up a pass to Aston-Reese, who gains control and quickly fires a shot. Condon gets a piece of the puck, but not enough as he sneaks past him into the net. 4-1 Pens

9:59 - MALKIN SCORES! Hagelin carries the puck behind the net and makes a no-look, backhanded pass out to Malkin. Malkin then executes a spin-o-rama and backhands one past Condon. 3-1 Pens

11:27 - Two-on-one chance for the Senators. Cody Ceci is wide open in the slot when he gets the puck. Murray robs him with a glove save. Remember that save.

12:49 - Much better period for the Pens. They look faster and more awake.

14:50 - GUENTZEL SCORES AGAIN! The puck is loose in front of the net. Kessel gets ahold of the puck, turns, and fires it on the net. Condon makes the save, but Guentzel picks up the rebound and puts it past Condon. 2-1 Pens

15:42 - Derick Brassard scores. Brassard gets a clear shooting lane down the wing. He beats Murray under the arm, blocker side. 1-1 tie game.

20:00 - Second period time! The Pens need to put more pucks on net and keep up the offensive pressure. Lets Go Pens!


1st Period

0:00 - The horn sounds to end the first period and the Pens hold the 1-0 lead over the Senators.

3:57 - Malkin fires a bad angle shot that is barely stopped by Condon. Hagelin whacks at the rebound, but Condon covers for the whistle.

6:00 - Not much to update on. The Pens have looked good and have had some good offensive pressure.

10:26 - Good puck management and movement by the Pens. Murray has also looked solid to start this game.

15:53 - GUENTZEL SCORES! The Senators failed to clear the puck out of the zone. Schultz gains control and fires from the blue line. Guentzel redirects the shot past the left skate of Mike Condon. 1-0 Pens

16:34 - Power play time for the Pens as Mike Hoffman sits for hooking.

17:42 - Murray with a solid glove save. Letang did a great job of keeping the Senator to the outside on the wing.

20:00 - It's time for some hockey in the Burgh! The puck has dropped and this game is underway! Lets Go Pens!