Penguins 7, Islanders 4
This was a big win for the Pens on a couple different levels. They were able to continue there goal score prowess, they moved into 6th place in the conference and 3rd in the division, they were able to win their 11th of 17 game so far against the division, and gave themselves so much more confidence. Crosby was able to continue his torrid scoring streak which now is at 10 in 2 games and extended his lead over Jagr to 7 in the scoring race. Crosby's good night was over shadowed a bit but a couple of milestones. First, Recchi was able to notch his 800th career assist with 3 in the game and Malone was able to score his first hat trick of his career, all on Crosby feeds and all far top corner on the goalies.
The play was kinda back and forth for the first few mins of the game until the forth line was able to get the Pens going with some high energy. Talbot, Ruutu, and Thorburn have really been the spark plugs in getting the Pens out of the funk they were in. While they haven't been the one that have showed up on the score sheet as much as the top line, they are just a responsible for the Pens great play of late. Crosby was able to continue the Pens good start by finding Malone coming late on the play which Malone put high glove on DiPietro. The Islanders however were able to get back in the game only briefly on a Power Play goal from Satan. Crosby then put the Pens up for good when he used the D to score him a goal for the second game to put the Pens up 2 - 1. Recchi then gave the Pens the Power Play marker back when he wristed one from the point through a Armstrong screen and past DiPietro.
The Pens goal scoring then became contagious for the second night and they got goals from Staal and Talbot to extend their lead in the second. Staal was able to pick up a puck off the face off and in one motion and with out really looking put the puck on net and surprised DiPietro, who looked to the heavens after letting that one go. The Penalty Kill then wanted in on the goal scoring action and turned in yet another shorthanded goal this time Talbot and Melicar were both their to tap in Talbot's rebound and from the score sheet the tie went to Talbot with Melicar getting an Assist.
The Pens then started the 3rd period keeping the unanswered goal streak going when Malone on a mirror image of his first goal only this time it was on Dunham after DiPietro was pulled after the 2nd period. This time however the Pens seemed happy with the 6 - 1 lead and basically quit playing. The Islanders used this time to help their statistics and get a little closer. Two Power Play goals and the batting in a rebound all within 2:21 to get the score back to 6 - 4. Malone then saved the Pens with his hat trick goal just under 2:20 later to cap the scoring. Malone set up in the slot while Crosby danced with the puck, showing why he is one of the best, and then set up Malone for a one-timer.
The Pens next match up is with the tough Canadians on Sat...
The play was kinda back and forth for the first few mins of the game until the forth line was able to get the Pens going with some high energy. Talbot, Ruutu, and Thorburn have really been the spark plugs in getting the Pens out of the funk they were in. While they haven't been the one that have showed up on the score sheet as much as the top line, they are just a responsible for the Pens great play of late. Crosby was able to continue the Pens good start by finding Malone coming late on the play which Malone put high glove on DiPietro. The Islanders however were able to get back in the game only briefly on a Power Play goal from Satan. Crosby then put the Pens up for good when he used the D to score him a goal for the second game to put the Pens up 2 - 1. Recchi then gave the Pens the Power Play marker back when he wristed one from the point through a Armstrong screen and past DiPietro.
The Pens goal scoring then became contagious for the second night and they got goals from Staal and Talbot to extend their lead in the second. Staal was able to pick up a puck off the face off and in one motion and with out really looking put the puck on net and surprised DiPietro, who looked to the heavens after letting that one go. The Penalty Kill then wanted in on the goal scoring action and turned in yet another shorthanded goal this time Talbot and Melicar were both their to tap in Talbot's rebound and from the score sheet the tie went to Talbot with Melicar getting an Assist.
The Pens then started the 3rd period keeping the unanswered goal streak going when Malone on a mirror image of his first goal only this time it was on Dunham after DiPietro was pulled after the 2nd period. This time however the Pens seemed happy with the 6 - 1 lead and basically quit playing. The Islanders used this time to help their statistics and get a little closer. Two Power Play goals and the batting in a rebound all within 2:21 to get the score back to 6 - 4. Malone then saved the Pens with his hat trick goal just under 2:20 later to cap the scoring. Malone set up in the slot while Crosby danced with the puck, showing why he is one of the best, and then set up Malone for a one-timer.
The Pens next match up is with the tough Canadians on Sat...
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