ZBYNEK MICHALEK RUMORS
Pens' fast start too much for Coyotes in loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Zbynek Michalek and Chris Kunitz scored first-period goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory.
Michalek, a defenseman, put the Penguins in front with 8:16 left in the first by scoring just his second goal of the season. Kunitz doubled Pittsburgh's edge 3:01 later, and Marc-Andre Fleury...
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March 05, 2012
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Alex Ovechkin Suspended Three Games for Launching Himself at Penguins' Zbynek Michalek (Video)
Alex Ovechkin has had an up-and-down season for the Capitals. Now, the talented winger will be forced to miss Washington's next three games. Ovechkin has been suspended by the NHL for launching himself at Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's game. The incident occurred at 4:05 of the second period, as Ovechkin left his feet to hit Michalek into the...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Ovechkin Suspended; Michalek Receives No Discipline
Brendan Shanahan and the Department of Player Safety has suspended Alex Ovechkin for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek for three games. The hit occurred early in the second period of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Shanahan explains that Ovechkin’s hit is a violation of Rule...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension and fine.
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Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn't warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to hear if the hit Alex Ovechkin put on Michalek would received its own punishment.
The first skate to drop...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Hearings Today for Michalek, Ovechkin Hits
According to NHL.com, hearings with the Department of Player Safety are scheduled today for both Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin regarding each of their questionable hits that occurred during Sunday afternoon’s game at the CONSOL Energy Center between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals.
Early in the second period (4...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Ovechkin, Penguins' Michalek to have hearings with NHL
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will have hearings with the NHL on Monday following their actions during Sunday's contest.
Ovechkin, who scored during the 4-3 overtime loss, left his feet to deliver a hit to the head of Michlaek at 4:05 of the second period.
For his part, Michalek received a minor elbowing penalty...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Penguins Notebook: Hit on Michalek sparks penalty
The NHL might direct extra attention today on two plays from the Penguins' 4-3 overtime victory Sunday against the Washington Capitals at Consol Energy Center. Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek figures to show up prominently in both -- and, from his perspective, one had a role in the other.
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January 23, 2012
Pens' Michalek is due back against Ottawa
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is a good bet to return from a concussion, but while he returns to the lineup, many around the league will be exiting for the same reason.
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December 15, 2011
Penguins defensemen Letang, Michalek return home
Injured Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek returned home to Pittsburgh to be re-evaluated while their teammates took on the Rangers in New York.
Letang broke his nose Saturday in Montreal when he was struck by Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty, who was suspended three games for the hit. The defenseman practiced Monday and skated Tuesday morning in New York, but said...
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November 29, 2011
Pens' Michalek out with broken finger
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is out 4-6 weeks after breaking his finger in right hand.
Michalek sustained the injury in the third period of a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday when he dived to block a slap shot by New Jersey's Rod Pelley.
Coach Dan Bylsma says Michalek will not need surgery. The injury forces the team to shuffle its defensive pairings. Paul...
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October 24, 2011
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