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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators were in a scoreless tie of their game three match-up for almost two full periods of play. With 1:07 left t...

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Sign of a True Hockey Fan, the Play...

 If you’re growing a playoff beard, by now it is beginning to itch and drive you a little crazy. You’re asking yourself who started this stupid tradit...

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Penguins Playoffs: Pretty Sure the ...

As the 2012-13 NHL season drew to a close, many people watched the Eastern Conference standing closely, not only for the expected reasons, but to see ...

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Penguins Must Remain Strong against...

In their game one match-up, the Pittsburgh Penguins set a rather nice tone against the Ottawa Senators. Meaning, they played well, made improvements, ...

Penguins: An Emotional Loss Sparks Questions

May. 22 2013 NHL Playoffs, Blogs, Matthew Albright, Pens Blog no comments

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators were in a scoreless tie of their game three match-up for almost two full periods of play. With 1:07 left to play in the second period, Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy buried the puck in to the back of the net past Senators goaltender Craig Anderson. This came after a Senators turnover and an assist from Matt Cooke. 1-0, Penguins.

The Penguins kept this lead throughout the remainder of the second period and through 19 minutes of the third period. Of course the Senators would tie the game, right? It just has to happen, right? With 1:10 to go on a power play late in the third period, Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson tied the game with a shorthanded marker. This was with 28.6 remaining and on a delayed penalty situation, though their extra skater (who made it five on five) was just getting into the play when the Senators captain lit the lamp.

After 19:30 of game play, this was a terrible blow for the Penguins. Overtime could bring a lot of drama, but this was probably the best case scenario given the time that the goal was scored. However, Sidney Crosby did have an opportunity with less than 10 seconds remaining in the third period. Anderson with the save. Bring on overtime. Read more →

Sign of a True Hockey Fan, the Playoff Beard

May. 21 2013 NHL Playoffs, Blogs no comments

stanley cup If you’re growing a playoff beard, by now it is beginning to itch and drive you a little crazy. You’re asking yourself who started this stupid tradition.You say to your wife/girlfriend, “Man! I gotta cut off this beard!”

She grits her teeth and says, “And if they lose, it’s all your fault.”

And you know she’s right. You want your team to go on to win The Cup, so what’s a little discomfort?  Read more →

Toronto Maple Leafs Free Agents for the 2013 Off-season

May. 18 2013 Free Agents, Around the NHL no comments

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Current Salary Cap: $70,200,000

2013/14 Salary Cap: $64,300,000

Unrestricted Free Agents

Name/Age/Current Salary

Clarke MacArthur Age 28 $3,250,000

Tyler Bozak Age 27 $1,500,000

Colton Orr Age 31 $1,000,000 Read more →

Penguins Playoffs: Pretty Sure the Ottawa Media has Lost it’s Mind

May. 18 2013 NHL Playoffs, Blogs, Pens Blog no comments

scotiabank placeAs the 2012-13 NHL season drew to a close, many people watched the Eastern Conference standing closely, not only for the expected reasons, but to see if it were possible for the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins to meet in the postseason, and to cringe at the drama that would unfold if this were to happen.

They have met, and the drama has not disappointed.

Lets take a look at the Pens vs. Sens media saga to this point.

On February 14th the Ottawa Sun published an article titled “Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke must pay for injuring Erik Karlsson” and in the second line of the article Cooke was called “a Devil disguised in Penguin clothes”. Read more →

Penguins Must Remain Strong against Senators

May. 17 2013 NHL Playoffs, Blogs, Matthew Albright, Penguins Game Day no comments

In their game one match-up, the Pittsburgh Penguins set a rather nice tone against the Ottawa Senators. Meaning, they played well, made improvements, and looked as though they were playing their game. The Penguins defeated the Senators 4-1 in game one of this series. In truth, there isn’t much that the Penguins need to change from game one to game two.

It is difficult to think that the first round match-up didn’t spark the Penguins. After the 6-4 loss in game four on Long Island, the Penguins won the following two games to clinch that particular series. They also took game one in this round two series against the Senators. Since game four of the previous round, the Penguins have been continuously improving their play, fixing important faults of their game. Read more →

Pens-Sens Game 1 Preview

May. 14 2013 NHL Playoffs, Blogs, Matthew Albright, Penguins Game Day no comments

alfieThe Pittsburgh Penguins will take on a familiar opponent, the Ottawa Senators, in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The action is set to begin tonight at 7:30 as the two teams face off at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.

Coming off of an emotional OT win on Long Island to clinch the series, the Pittsburgh Penguins are focused on this second round match-up. As far as lines and starters, I do not believe that the Penguins need to change a whole lot. This, of course, brings forth the goaltender “issue” that has been the buzz on social networking sites.

Fact: Tomas Vokoun is listed as the team’s primary “backup goaltender.”
Fact: Marc-Andre Fleury is listed as the primary “starting goaltender.”
Fact: Goalies alternate in the NHL. Read more →