tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244259362024-03-23T14:18:45.574-04:00Pittsburgh Penguins BlogPittsburgh Penguins Information, Opinions, and other stuff.Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-40906255064228020732007-02-20T00:33:00.000-05:002007-02-20T00:36:10.244-05:00Well it finally happened...The streak had to come to an end at some point and it did at the hands of the Islanders with 26 secs left of all times. This was the reason I wasn't writing anything was because of the hockey tradition of strange superstitions. I will update all the game that I have miss eventually...Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-29276444939568297502007-01-28T01:07:00.000-05:002007-01-29T22:44:56.369-05:00Penguins 7, Coyotes 2If people don't think that Crosby likes to show why he is the best to everyone just watch Crosby's first game in front on Gretzky. Crosby had 3 assists and one highlight reel goal that certainly will rank right up their with the best of them and for some reason they all seem to happen in Phoenix. Oh yeah and the Penguins also got goals from Ruutu and Petrovicky to turn what was looking like a Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-27141373635959335102007-01-26T23:57:00.000-05:002007-01-29T22:07:18.142-05:00Penguins 4, Stars 3 SOWhat is the one thing that you don't want to do against the Stars? Answer, end regulation and overtime tied with them and face them in a shootout. What did the Penguins do? Answer, end regulation and overtime tied with them and face them in a shootout. However for some reason the Penguins were able right their shootout ship and beat the team that is practically unbeatable in the shootout. Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-89468404544817571932007-01-21T11:10:00.000-05:002007-01-22T16:13:17.782-05:00Penguins 8, Maple Leafs 2What a time for the All-Star break to show up just as the Penguins were click on all cylinders after an 8 - 2 mulching of the Maple Leafs they now have a 6 day layoff until they travel to Dallas to play the Stars. They also used this game to jump in to 8th place in the Conference (with current tie breakers) and found they now have a legitimate 2nd line with the play of Staal, Malkin, and OuelletPenguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-60472392131324647012007-01-19T02:42:00.000-05:002007-01-20T21:21:51.179-05:00Bruins 5, Pens 4 SOWhat is it with the Penguins and shootouts? The Penguins dropped to 2 - 12 in shootout since the NHL started using them to decide game that are tied after Overtime. I was and still am a big backer of the shootouts even though the Penguins suck at them. This one however was the Penguins fault for letting it get to the shootout. The Pens blew leads of 2 - 0 and 4 - 3 to let the Bruins get away Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-41165145137461583722007-01-17T02:30:00.000-05:002007-01-17T15:10:03.891-05:00Penguins 5, Islanders 2This was not as of an impressive game as the score makes it out to be. The Pens were pretty complacent for most of the first two periods after really taking it to the Islanders for the first part of the game. They did however show up in time to finish off the Islanders and take a big two points from them and leave them just 3 points behind the Rangers and Lightning for 7th place with 3 games inPenguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-31530512308912914662007-01-14T01:51:00.000-05:002007-01-14T01:57:54.626-05:00Penguins send 3 to Youngstars gameMalkin, Staal, and Whitney are heading to the YoungStars game during the All-Star festivities. While this was kind of expected and good news for Staal and Whitney, Malkin has hopes and a good chance of being in the big game. Malkin will at least get to show people where he stands against Kopitar in the Calder race.Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-58827066594657953892007-01-13T22:59:00.000-05:002007-01-14T01:50:27.419-05:00Penguins 5, Flyers 3It was a more spirited effort by the Flyers but it was the same as the other 5 in the standings. The Pens did dominate the shots on goal and went periods of time where they would keep the puck in the offensive zone while changing lines. They did however relax long enough to let the Flyers think they had a chance, but they didn't as Staal was able to right the ship and give the Penguins a much Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-78512967267247427592007-01-11T00:45:00.000-05:002007-01-11T00:47:23.728-05:00Crosby story on ESPN front page...Finally a Hockey story on the front page of ESPN.com. It is a pretty good article so read up.If you missed it click herePenguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-42277296878335965772007-01-11T00:40:00.000-05:002007-01-11T00:44:50.082-05:00Panthers 5, Penguins 2My hope is that when Playoff time rolls around that we are not looking back on these games against the Lightning and Panthers and saying this is what kept us out of the Playoffs. They should have 4 points against the lowly Panthers and they have none so far. Tonight's game was worse then last night. Malkin did get his 20th goal. There really isn't much more to say other then another Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-61805252120347117222007-01-09T01:58:00.000-05:002007-01-10T20:03:27.256-05:00Lightning 3, Penguins 2No this isn't the same as the last post, notice the no SO in the title. The game was also different then the last one as it was the Pens that showed up early but just got beat by a better goaltender on this night. The Pens had their chances and were not able to cash in. The Lightning also got some help from Refs that didn't know the hitting the hands of a puck carrier constitutes hooking whichPenguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-40672510758942651852007-01-08T00:37:00.000-05:002007-01-08T01:01:30.631-05:00Lightning 3, Penguins 2 SOWhat else is there to start with but if you didn't see Crosby's goal check ESPN or TSN because if you missed it shame on you for six weeks.The Penguins played pretty well in this one but no where near the level that they played at during the 3 game winning streak. They did show enough to get the game into a shootout but for a team with that much talent they can't beat goalies one on one for somePenguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-16748406611802569412007-01-05T22:45:00.000-05:002007-01-05T23:33:06.700-05:00Penguins 4, Sabers 2The biggest news of this game was that they Penguins were able to score their first empty net goal since the 03-04 year. No really it was the fact that the Pens were able to turn in their 3 straight solid game and this time they did it against the best team in hockey. The Pens were not able to shutdown this team like they did the Hurricanes but really not many teams are able to compete let Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-42789704782116979442007-01-02T00:14:00.000-05:002007-01-03T17:12:09.388-05:00Penguins 3, Hurricanes 0This was probably the best game that the Pens have played all year long. The work ethic was there, they were beat the Canes to the pucks all night, they got a much needed Power Play goal, and they did not allow a Power Play goal. When the Canes did end up getting a Power Play or a scoring chance, Fleury was up to the task by just being in the right position. Fleury didn't have to make any Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-5068873899017940482006-12-29T22:26:00.000-05:002006-12-29T23:12:56.292-05:00Penguins 4, Maple Leafs 1Finally the Pens were able to put together a full game. In what has been a habit of the Pens of late was not the case tonight as the Pens kept the pressure on the Maple Leaf's for all three periods. The Pens forced the Leafs into 10 penalties and were able to convert on 3 of them to give them the difference in the game. The game also showed why the Pens drafted Fleury and gave up on Aubin. Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-15106438739228020782006-12-28T11:46:00.000-05:002006-12-28T14:37:24.942-05:00Thrashers 4, Penguins 2The Penguins seemed to have shaken off the rust of a 4 day break but it happened in the 3rd period after they were already down 2 - 1. The Penguins now have lost 5 in a row after what looked like a turning point for the young team when they won 5 in a row. They are still in the hunt for the playoffs with still 46 more games to play but they can't be getting to far behind. They did play a Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-84831859368753135262006-12-26T22:02:00.000-05:002006-12-26T22:07:00.742-05:00Devils 3, Penguins 0Not a whole lot to say about this one with out really bashing the Devils for being everything that is wrong with hockey. Brodeur was good but as is usual it was a team shutout and he made the one save he had to. They did hit a couple of goal post and missed the net a few times. Time to get back to NHL hockey by taken on the Thrashers tomorrow...Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-84901299485829195292006-12-22T10:22:00.000-05:002006-12-22T11:35:23.160-05:00Thrashers 4, Pens 3 SOWell the good news about this game is that you could watch the Pens fight their way out of the funk that they were in the last couple games. The only bad part was that they waited until they were down 2 - 0 to do it. They were able to get a point thanks to Crosby putting a puck in with the shaft of his stick with 15.9 secs left in the third period. The rally helmets couldn't help them this Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-17403361359159033922006-12-20T15:53:00.000-05:002006-12-20T16:29:25.022-05:00Bad News for the Pens...Well looks like the Silver Bullet to end all of the Pens problems has missed the target. Now comes the long political grandstanding, fighting for a good deal and daily are they or aren't they leaving talk. This make me think of just one quote...When are people going to learn? ... Democracy doesn't work!-- Homer J. Simpson, free-thinking anarchist, "Much Apu About Nothing"Special thanks to The Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-46878534583220831242006-12-20T01:42:00.000-05:002006-12-20T01:44:37.975-05:00Blues 4, Penguins 1Pathetic. Uninspired. Wasted opportunity.Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-70389535608154902422006-12-18T21:17:00.000-05:002006-12-18T21:20:38.039-05:00Crosby #1 Star of the WeekThis probably the easiest vote that the NHL had to make after Crosby put up 10 points in two games and 13 points in 4 game this week in which the Pens went 3-1.Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-17140543853818662862006-12-17T00:17:00.000-05:002006-12-17T01:00:04.101-05:00Canadians 6, Penguins 3The Pens as it turns out only had a 1/3 of a tank left after the 4th game in 6 days. The Pens play a good first period in which they held a 17 - 3 shot advantage and a 2 - 1 advantage on the scoreboard. The Pens tried and tired quickly in the second when they started taking penalties and giving up Power Play goals. Montreal scored 4 of their 6 goals on the Power Play or with an extra man Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-2144509722169991332006-12-16T15:59:00.000-05:002006-12-16T16:24:35.813-05:00Balsillie no longer buying the Pens...In what was kind of a shock with everything that is going on with the Pens, Jim Balsillie has informed the Penguins he is no longer going to buy the Pens. The comes at a very odd time with the award of the license so close, just 4 days away. This could mean many many things for the Penguins. One of the reasons that seems to be coming out is that the NHL wanted Balsillie to keep the Penguins inPenguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-29970681742109304402006-12-16T00:02:00.000-05:002006-12-16T15:38:28.239-05:00Penguins 7, Islanders 4This 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 Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24425936.post-9988973613576691052006-12-13T20:24:00.000-05:002006-12-13T22:40:32.248-05:00Penguins 8, Flyers 4The Penguins are back at home taking on their neighbors from the east the Flyers...1st PeriodPenguins 3, Flyers 2What started out as looking it was going to be another white wash of the Flyers turned into something of a game. The Pens took an early 2 - 0 lead on a goal by Chris Thorburn when he wristed a puck over Niittymaki. Crosby was then able to extend the lead by getting his 5th goal in Penguins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475524655871184984noreply@blogger.com0