Senators 6, Pens 3

The score pretty much says it all in this one. It seemed like the Pens believed that the Senators were done with the 5 game losing streak that they were on but realized to late that they still have a ton of skill left. It was however the same story as the last couple of games with the Pens but a different outcome this time.

The Pens are continuing to have problems with teams that use all 5 players on Offense. Those teams consistently are able to pin the Pens in the defensive zone for long periods of time. When the Pens are able to get control of the puck they either have it roll off their stick or try to make a pass that isn't there. They seem to be picking the wrong time to do everything. They dump when they should skate it in and they try to skate it in when they should dump it. They also try to pass when they should shoot and shoot when they should pass. The Defenseman also have to find a way to not hit the Forward standing right in front of them and get it on net.

All is not lost however they did score 2 PP goals on the night and Malkin was able to get back on the board with a goal and an assist. Crosby also had an assist and still just seems a little off. Talbot was able to get another shorthanded goal for the Pens and Ouellet scored a PP goal of his own.

FSN interviewed Eaton and he said that the surgery he had on his wrist is of the 10 - 12 week variety which is going to be a big loss for the Pens.

Next up is the Hurricanes tomorrow and Orpik's first visit to Carolina...