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Game #49 - at St. Louis Blues
2011-12 Game 49
Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-4, 58 points) at St. Louis Blues (29-12-6, 64 points)
Nice two color patch. Backes is a terrific hockey player who is hot right now.
Why does it matter?
Rangers? Flyers? Capitals? They have nothing on the Blues. The Blues have been absolutely dominant...
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21 days ago
Discuss
Penguins 4, Capitals 3 (OT)
So what happened?
This was a great win for the Pens. It had a bit of everything - a quick start, allowing three straight goals against, a key goal in the third to tie it up and then the OT winner.
It was like a roller coaster that had a great finish to it. Without that finish, it would have felt vastly different at the end.
As for the Caps, their system is painful to watch...
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21 days ago
Game #48 - vs Washington Capitals
2011-12 Game 48
Washington Capitals (25-19-2, 52 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-4, 56 points)
This guy just can't stay healthy. He's out 4-6 weeks for abdominal surgery.
Why does it matter?
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22 days ago
Penguins 5, Canadiens 4 (SO)
So what happened?
Dustin Jeffrey, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin happened.
Two of those happenings would not have been possible just a week or two ago, so it's nice the see the Pens getting important contributions from some of the guys recently returned from injury. Richard Park is another player who has provided a few important goals.
Jeffrey had the best night of his...
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23 days ago
Game #47 - vs Montreal Canadiens
2011-12 Game 47
Montreal Canadiens (17-21-8, 42 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (25-17-4, 54 points)
Cool card. These are similar to the Upper Deck Masterpieces that were out a few years back.
Why does it matter?
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24 days ago
Dumb - Penguins 4, Rangers 1
So what happened?
Why are teams messing with Evgeni Malkin right now? He is torching everyone in sight. The Rangers tried to get into his kitchen tonight, and the result was two third period goals that put the game out of reach for the Blue Shirts. Nothing could be more gratifying for Geno.
The game itself was excellent. The Pens played their way for the first and third...
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25 days ago
Flexibility - Penguins 2, Hurricanes 1 (SO)
So what happened?
The Pens went to the shoot out for the first time in seemingly forever (the last time was Saturday, November 5th in Los Angeles).
Prior to that, there was a highly entertaining hockey game.
The Pens and Canes traded chances and generally played end-to-end hockey with no whistles for long stretches. I wouldn't say it had the intensity of a playoff...
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27 days ago
Game #45 - vs Carolina Hurricanes
2011-12 Game 45
Carolina Hurricanes (16-24-7, 39 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (23-17-4, 48 points)
Every time I see Jeff Skinner it makes me think of Hot Fuzz... "Mr Skinner" (it's a great movie, btw)
Why does it matter?
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27 days ago
No Moore - Penguins 6, Lightning 3
So what happened?
Dominic Moore should have left well enough alone.
The Pens and Lightning were tied 3-3 in the third period. The Lightning had scored three straight goals in less than five minutes to tie the score. That's when Dominic Moore chose to start jawing with Evgeni Malkin in the faceoff circle. They were both kicked out, and the jawing continued on the wing...
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29 days ago
Game #44 - at Tampa Bay Lightning
2011-12 Game 44
Pittsburgh Penguins (22-17-4, 48 points) at Tampa Bay Lightning (17-22-4, 38 points)
Expect to see Malone hanging out in the Penguins' crease.
Why does it matter?
It's a chance to build on something good as the Pens...
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29 days ago
Finally - Penguins 4, Panthers 1
So what happened?
Things looked bleak after the first period for the Pens. The score was still tied, but the Pens had hit four (!!) posts / crossbars and had two failed breakaways. It was like the Hockey Gods were conspiring against the Pens.
The great part about this team is that they don't quit. They kept working, and when Scott Clemmensen misplayed the puck behind...
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January 14, 2012
One Little Mistake - Capitals 1, Penguins 0
So what happened?
Malkin had the puck on his stick. He had several scoring chances earlier in the period, but was being blanketed pretty heavily by the Caps. As he approached the offensive zone, all five Caps were within 20 feet of the blue line, and none were more than halfway into their own zone. Geno unfortunately tried to stick-handle through those players instead...
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January 11, 2012
Game #42 - at Washington Capitals
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...
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January 11, 2012
Rock Bottom? Senators 5, Penguins 1
So what happened?
Are the wheels off of the wagon at this point? The Pens were the victims of more bad luck as Simon Despres left with what looked like a leg injury of some kind. Every other defenseman had to play over 21 minutes. That may have played a role in the lack of defenseman jumping into the play for the Pens.
The Pens did carry the play for much of the first...
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January 11, 2012
Game #41 - vs Ottawa Senators
2011-12 Game 41
Ottawa Senators (22-15-6, 50 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (21-15-4, 46 points)
I like the off-ice photos, but can we at least make sure the puck inscription is legible please, Panini? Maybe it's just the scan of the card, but I can't tell what that says.
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January 09, 2012
No results - Devils 3, Penguins 1
So what happened?
Short recap this time, because I'm late with this and it was a frustrating weekend of hockey watching the Pens.
If the Pens keep out shooting the opposition like they have been, they're going to win their share of games. Having said that, they have to button down the special teams. They cannot continue to give up short-handed goals, and they can't...
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January 08, 2012
Game #40 - vs New Jersey Devils
2011-12 Game 40
New Jersey Devils (22-16-2, 46 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-4, 46 points)
AccuScore - what are you drinking, and can we all get some?
Why does it matter?
The Pens are having a hard time putting the puck in the net, and the test tonight isn't...
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January 07, 2012
Bad Dive - Rangers 3, Penguins 1
So what happened?
If you're going to do the dive play in a two-on-one, you can't let the man with the puck walk around you to the middle of the ice. Unfortunately that's exactly what happened to Matt Niskanen when he dove and slid right past Ryan Callahan, turning a two-on-one into a two-on-none. Flower had no chance as Callahan passed the puck to Dubinsky for the lay-up...
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January 07, 2012
Game #39 - vs New York Rangers
2011-12 Game 39
New York Rangers (25-9-4, 54 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-4, 46 points)
Pretty cool dual signature with Lunqvist and Hasek. This is listed at just $22.50 with a bit under a day left in the auction.
Why does it matter?
The Pens have faced some tough opponents...
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January 05, 2012
Brodeur - Devils 3, Penguins 1
So what happened?
I'm a few days late with this (Happy New Year!), so I'll keep it brief.
The game, to me, turned on a bad sequence late in the first period. Aaron Asham was pretty clearly (and thoroughly) driven into the boards behind the net. A clear hit from behind. There should have been a call for boarding. Unfortunately, the Clueless Zebras didn't see...
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January 02, 2012
Game #38 - at New Jersey Devils
2011-12 Game 38
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-12-4, 46 points) at New Jersey Devils (20-15-1, 41 points)
You don't often get to break out a 1995-96 hockey card! This is a Sykora rookie card from his original go-round with the Devils. He's having a good year with 21 points in 36 games (10 + 11).
Why does it matter...
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December 31, 2011
Bad Script - Flyers 4, Penguins 2
So what happened?
Jordan Staal scored just 44 seconds into the game. That was the high point for the entire evening.
The Pens were undisciplined, taking three minor penalties in the first period. This did two things - first, it allowed the Flyers to tie the game at 1-1, and (more importantly) it kept the Pens from developing any kind of offensive game. That was the story...
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December 30, 2011
Game #37 - vs Philadelphia Flyers
2011-12 Game 37
Philadelphia Flyers (21-10-4, 46 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (21-11-4, 46 points)
Regardless of what happens in his first appearance at Consol, let's not forget that Jagr is one of the all-time greats for the Pens. Nothing can change that.
Why does it matter?
It's the return of Jagr...
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December 28, 2011
Penguins 4, Hurricanes 2
So what happened?
This was very similar to the game against the Jets in that the score was tied 1-1 going into the third period, and the Pens used some rapid fire goals to open up a lead in the third.
Things started a little bit slowly tonight. The Canes earned the first goal after some back and forth play. This only served to fire up the Pens, and they absolutely dominated...
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December 27, 2011
Game #36 - vs Carolina Hurricanes
2011-12 Game 36
Carolina Hurricanes (12-19-6, 30 points) at Pittsburgh Penguins (20-11-4, 44 points)
Cam Ward is not good enough to have such a bizarre signature. I see the "30", but what the heck is up with the rest?
Why does it matter?
The Pens want to come out after the Christmas break with the same level of...
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December 27, 2011
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