Hey pens fans,
Tonight, the Pens fell to the Sens in game 4 at the Mellon Arena. The Sens got their firsst goal on a flukey bounce off Jordan Staal's stick. It was just a bad bounce and neither Staal or Fleury can be faulted for it. In the second period, Staal tied the game and was assisted by Roberts and Ouellet. Ottawa went ahead 2-1 in the third. Fleury was in goal stopping 24 of 26 shots. The Pens seemed to play some of their best hockey in the second period. The first period was pretty good, as well. If they play like that, they may have a chance in game 5. One thing to remember is that this is a young team and they need to gain experience. They will be a force in years to come. If this is not the year, then it is not long off. Hopefully, we can get the win and keep the series going, though.
17 April 2007
15 April 2007
Game 3: Sens 4 Pens 2
Hey pens fans,
Well, the game started off good with Pens scoring under a minute into the game. Roberts scored and was assisted by Crosby and Armstrong. The Senators came back and scored 4 goals. Late in the third Crosby scored and was assisted by Malkin and Recchi to make it 4-2. Fleury was in goal stopping 21 of 25 shots. Tonight, the Pens were just not with it. They played haplessly for most of the game. It looked like they couldn't ge things going after those first few minutes. The team, as a whole, was just not with it. Malkin played one of his worst games. He was horrible in every aspect. It was bad. The rest of the team wasn't stellar, by any means, but he was horrible. Fleury was shakey in goal at points, but also made a few big saves. Our defense looked like lost wonderers. No one was having much luck at breaking into the zone. Hopefully, the Pens will get it together and comeba
ck and play hard in game 4. They need to do something or this series will be the end of their run.
Well, the game started off good with Pens scoring under a minute into the game. Roberts scored and was assisted by Crosby and Armstrong. The Senators came back and scored 4 goals. Late in the third Crosby scored and was assisted by Malkin and Recchi to make it 4-2. Fleury was in goal stopping 21 of 25 shots. Tonight, the Pens were just not with it. They played haplessly for most of the game. It looked like they couldn't ge things going after those first few minutes. The team, as a whole, was just not with it. Malkin played one of his worst games. He was horrible in every aspect. It was bad. The rest of the team wasn't stellar, by any means, but he was horrible. Fleury was shakey in goal at points, but also made a few big saves. Our defense looked like lost wonderers. No one was having much luck at breaking into the zone. Hopefully, the Pens will get it together and comeba
ck and play hard in game 4. They need to do something or this series will be the end of their run.14 April 2007
Game 2: Pens 4 Sens 3
Hey pens fans,
The Pens win game 2 and tie the series at one all. The Pens definetly shook their jitters from game one and played a solid game. Fleury was very solid in net. Crosby and Staal bothed played well and did not disappoint. Colby Armstrong was flying today. He was all over the ice and this is one of his strongest performances. Overall, the team played a very strong game. They did live op to their "cardiac kids" status, but still pulled out the win. It was an exciting game to watch. Here is the scoring break down: Period 1 - Whitney (PP) assisted by Gonchar and Crosby; Period 2 - Sens score twice; Period 3 - Roberts (PP) assisted by Gonchar and Malkin; Crosby assisted by Recchi and Malkin. Fleury stopped 34 of 37 shots. The Pens had 21 shots.
The Pens win game 2 and tie the series at one all. The Pens definetly shook their jitters from game one and played a solid game. Fleury was very solid in net. Crosby and Staal bothed played well and did not disappoint. Colby Armstrong was flying today. He was all over the ice and this is one of his strongest performances. Overall, the team played a very strong game. They did live op to their "cardiac kids" status, but still pulled out the win. It was an exciting game to watch. Here is the scoring break down: Period 1 - Whitney (PP) assisted by Gonchar and Crosby; Period 2 - Sens score twice; Period 3 - Roberts (PP) assisted by Gonchar and Malkin; Crosby assisted by Recchi and Malkin. Fleury stopped 34 of 37 shots. The Pens had 21 shots.
11 April 2007
Game 1 - Sens-6 Pens-3
Hey pens fans,
Well, the Pens dropped game one 6-3. The Pens started out the game, as if they were in total awe. By the second period, the Pens seemed to have the "monkey off their backs." Crosby's disallowed goal was a joke. Will someone tell me how that was ruled as an intentional kicking motion? Well, here is the goal breakdown: Staal assisted by Talbot and Whitney; Gonchar (PP) assisted by Malkin and Recchi; Crosby (PP) assisted by Gonchar and Recchi. Fleury started in goal stopping 30 of 36. Thibault relieved him stoppinh 1of 1. The Pens had 26 shots. Whitney and Orpik both took sticks to the face, which resulted in some bleeding. Game 2 is Saturday afternoon.
Well, the Pens dropped game one 6-3. The Pens started out the game, as if they were in total awe. By the second period, the Pens seemed to have the "monkey off their backs." Crosby's disallowed goal was a joke. Will someone tell me how that was ruled as an intentional kicking motion? Well, here is the goal breakdown: Staal assisted by Talbot and Whitney; Gonchar (PP) assisted by Malkin and Recchi; Crosby (PP) assisted by Gonchar and Recchi. Fleury started in goal stopping 30 of 36. Thibault relieved him stoppinh 1of 1. The Pens had 26 shots. Whitney and Orpik both took sticks to the face, which resulted in some bleeding. Game 2 is Saturday afternoon.
10 April 2007
Playoff Hockey and predictions
Hey pens fans,
Since, the Pens are finally back in the playoffs there is much reason for celebration. Before I get ahead of myself, here is the playoff schedule for Round 1 against Ottawa.
Game 1 - Wednesday, April 11 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa FSN Pittsburgh
Game 2 - Saturday, April, 14 3:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa NBC
Game 3 - Sunday, April, 15 6:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh FSN Pittsburgh Game A
Game 4 - Tuesday, April, 17 7:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh FSN Pittsburgh Game B
Game 5 - * Thursday, April 19 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa FSN Pittsburgh
Game 6 - * Sunday, April 22 1:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh NBC
Game 7 - * Tuesday, April 24 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa FSN Pittsburgh
(*if needed)
It is great to be back in the post season. One thing to mention is that my traditional end of season report card will not be written until the Penguins finish their post season play. So, look forward to that, but hopefully not too soon. This season showed just how fast the evolution of the Penguins can occur.
Now, I am going out on a limb and offering my first round predictions. Here they are and hopefully I do not discredit myself too much, if I am completely wrong.
Eastern Conference
Sabre and Islanders- Sabres in 6
Devils and Lightning- Devils in 6
Thrashers and Rangers- Rangers in 5
Senators and Penguins- Pens in 5
Western Conference
Red Wings and Flames- Flames in 7
Ducks and Wild- Ducks in 6
Canucks and Stars- Canucks in 4
Predators and Sharks- Sharks in 5
There they are. Send me your predictions (pensfan17148@msn.com put "playoff predictions" in the subject line) and I will track them to see who will beat the blogger and who is best at predictions. Send me your round 1 predictions by 5 pm Wednesday the 11th. This is just a bit of fun and the winner gets bragging rights.
Since, the Pens are finally back in the playoffs there is much reason for celebration. Before I get ahead of myself, here is the playoff schedule for Round 1 against Ottawa.
Game 1 - Wednesday, April 11 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa FSN Pittsburgh
Game 2 - Saturday, April, 14 3:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa NBC
Game 3 - Sunday, April, 15 6:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh FSN Pittsburgh Game A
Game 4 - Tuesday, April, 17 7:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh FSN Pittsburgh Game B
Game 5 - * Thursday, April 19 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa FSN Pittsburgh
Game 6 - * Sunday, April 22 1:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh NBC
Game 7 - * Tuesday, April 24 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa FSN Pittsburgh
(*if needed)
It is great to be back in the post season. One thing to mention is that my traditional end of season report card will not be written until the Penguins finish their post season play. So, look forward to that, but hopefully not too soon. This season showed just how fast the evolution of the Penguins can occur.
Now, I am going out on a limb and offering my first round predictions. Here they are and hopefully I do not discredit myself too much, if I am completely wrong.
Eastern Conference
Sabre and Islanders- Sabres in 6
Devils and Lightning- Devils in 6
Thrashers and Rangers- Rangers in 5
Senators and Penguins- Pens in 5
Western Conference
Red Wings and Flames- Flames in 7
Ducks and Wild- Ducks in 6
Canucks and Stars- Canucks in 4
Predators and Sharks- Sharks in 5
There they are. Send me your predictions (pensfan17148@msn.com put "playoff predictions" in the subject line) and I will track them to see who will beat the blogger and who is best at predictions. Send me your round 1 predictions by 5 pm Wednesday the 11th. This is just a bit of fun and the winner gets bragging rights.
08 April 2007
Pens Win! Final Home Game of the Regular Season
Hey pens fans,
The final scopre was 2-1.
Goals: Roberts (PP) from Crosby and Gonchar; Recchi (PP) from Crosby and Christensen.
Fleury was in goal stopping 28 of 29 shots.
Sidney Crosby is the Youngest Player to win the Art Ross. The Aren Broke out in chants of MVP, but only time will tell he if he gets that honor, as well.
The final scopre was 2-1.
Goals: Roberts (PP) from Crosby and Gonchar; Recchi (PP) from Crosby and Christensen.
Fleury was in goal stopping 28 of 29 shots.
Sidney Crosby is the Youngest Player to win the Art Ross. The Aren Broke out in chants of MVP, but only time will tell he if he gets that honor, as well.
05 April 2007
Pens defeat Senators
Hey pens fans,
The Pens took on the Senators in their final road game of the regular season. The final score was 3-2. The Senators scored first to make it 1-0. The Ouellet scored on the power play from Orpik and Recchi to make it 1-1. Gary Roberts scored on the power play to make it 2-1 and was assisted by Melichar and Crosby. In the second perios the Senators tied it at 2. Then in the third period, Talbot netted the gae winner from Whitney and Armstrong to win. Fleury was in goal stopping 35 of 37 shots. He played a solid game. The Pens had 27 shots on the night.
The Pens took on the Senators in their final road game of the regular season. The final score was 3-2. The Senators scored first to make it 1-0. The Ouellet scored on the power play from Orpik and Recchi to make it 1-1. Gary Roberts scored on the power play to make it 2-1 and was assisted by Melichar and Crosby. In the second perios the Senators tied it at 2. Then in the third period, Talbot netted the gae winner from Whitney and Armstrong to win. Fleury was in goal stopping 35 of 37 shots. He played a solid game. The Pens had 27 shots on the night.
04 April 2007
New President
Hey pens fans,
David Morehouse has been named President of the Penguins. He was originally hired to hammer out an arena deal.
David Morehouse has been named President of the Penguins. He was originally hired to hammer out an arena deal.
03 April 2007
Pens Lose to Sabres
Hey pens fans,
The final score was 4-1. Recchi had the PEns lone goal and was assisted by Staal and Malone. Fleury was in goal stopping 22 of 26 shots. Seriouosly, we just got beat. I can't fault any particular thing. 2 games left in the regular season.
The final score was 4-1. Recchi had the PEns lone goal and was assisted by Staal and Malone. Fleury was in goal stopping 22 of 26 shots. Seriouosly, we just got beat. I can't fault any particular thing. 2 games left in the regular season.
01 April 2007
Pens Lose to Leafs in OT
Hey pens fans,
The Pens took on thhe Leafs in Toronto. The final score was 5-4. The Pens goals were as follows: Roberts (PP) assistd by Gonchar and Malkin; Talbot assisted by Ouellet; Crosby assisted by Whitney and Malkin; Whitney assisted by Gonchar and Recchi. Thibault and Fleury both played tonight. Thibault stopped 16 of 20 and Fleury stopped 16 of 17. They each played just over 30 minutes.
The Pens took on thhe Leafs in Toronto. The final score was 5-4. The Pens goals were as follows: Roberts (PP) assistd by Gonchar and Malkin; Talbot assisted by Ouellet; Crosby assisted by Whitney and Malkin; Whitney assisted by Gonchar and Recchi. Thibault and Fleury both played tonight. Thibault stopped 16 of 20 and Fleury stopped 16 of 17. They each played just over 30 minutes.
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