Game 3 Is Do or Die

Even though, hypothetically, this is a best of seven series, tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins is “do or die.”  The reason I say this is because the Penguins have been manhandled in the last two game by stifling defense.  Surprisingly, the Penguins have registered more shots on goal (58-57) than the Bruins; however, most…

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Time to Panic?

Many people in the city of Pittsburgh are asking the question, “Is it time to panic?”  Why? Essentially, we trail the best of seven series 1-0 to the Boston Bruins.  On Saturday, the Bruins blew the Penguins off the ice registering a final score of 3-0.  This is the Penguins worse defeat since they were…

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The Black and Gold Series Approaches

Well, this is the moment we have all been waiting for.  It is the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals.  Hopefully, you won’t be too confused while you watch this match-up since both teams wear black and gold.  Perhaps this will help.  The Pittsburgh Penguins actually wear black and old gold and the Boston Bruins wear black and…

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Pens vs. Sens: Game 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Penguins made some changes skating by the Islanders into the second round.  One of the major changes involves placing Tomas Vokoun in goal.  Vokoun will again start tonight at home against the Ottawa Senators.  In the 3 regular season meetings, the Penguins are 3-0.  See below: JAN 27: PENS 2 SENS 1 (SO)-FLEURY IN…

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It’s Playoff Time: Pens vs. Islanders

Playoff time is finally here.  Tonight, our#1 seeded Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the New York (Long Island) Islanders.  The Penguins lead this seasons series 2-1.   ISLANDERS 4 PENGUINS 1 PENGUINS 4 ISLANDERS 2 PENGUINS 2 ISLANDERS 0   In the first two match-ups, the Pens started Marc-Andre Fleury in goal.  Tonight, expect…

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The Devil Made Me Do It

Now that I’ve got your attention, I am referring to the New Jersey Devils.  Those pesky New Jersey Devils have created major issues this year for the Pittsburgh Penguins.  The completed games are below: Penguins 5       Devils 1 Devils 3             Penguins 1 Devils 3    …

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On the Road Again

In 1980, Willie Nelson wrote the hit song, “On the Road Again.”  The Penguins have their next three games on the road against opponents who are probably out of the playoff picture.  The up-and-coming schedule is below including each team’s playoff ranking and head-to-head record against the Penguins. Tue, April 9: CAROLINA HURRICANES #13 (0-1)…

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Rest and Recooperation

The Penguins need a much awaited 3 days off to rest and recooperate.  In the last three games, the Penguins have scored a dismal 1.3 goals per game average. SABRES 4 PENGUINS 1 RANGERS 6 PENGUINS 1 PENGUINS 2 RANGERS 1 (SO) Though the Penguins still ranked third in the NHL in goals per game…

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360

What?  The Penguins have done a complete 360.   The Penguins went from an amazing 15 game winning streak to getting blown out not once, but twice.  The sad part is that this happened on back-to-back nights. TUE, APR 2: SABRES 4          PENGUINS 1 WED, APR 3: RANGERS 6       PENGUINS 1 The second half of…

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Match-Up: Penguins vs. Sabres

The Penguins are going for their 16th win in a row, while the Sabres have lost four in a row.  The Penguins will be without “Sid the Kid”; however, they are riddled with superstars.  Although it may be a game time decision, Fleury is expected to play.  Is this a good decision, or should we…

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