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Game #42 - at Washington Capitals

Found January 11, 2012 on Igloo Dreams:
PLAYERS: Joe Vitale
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Pittsburgh Penguins

2011-12 Game 42 Pittsburgh Penguins (21-16-4, 46 points) at Washington Capitals (21-17-2, 44 points) Marcus scored twice on Monday against the Kings. He also has a mess of a signature. Why does it matter? The world is ending and the sky is falling as the Pens have lost five in a row while scoring just six goals. The Caps are always a tough draw for the Pens, so this should be a good game. What has been happening lately? Pens - Six goals in five games will earn you five losses more often than not. Capitals - They were doing better, but lost two straight in California by the same score - 5-2.. Questions to be answered Where can the Pens find some confidence? The supporting numbers are there, and the zone time is there for stretches - they need the confidence to bury the puck behind the opposition. Can the Pens get to the power play? They've earned just three chances combined in their last two games...
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