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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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Lean on Me

Bill Withers wrote the song “Lean on Me,” which was used in the 1989 movie about a crazy principal who used unorthodox methods to get a urban school to change.  In the song states: Lean on me, when you’re not strong  And I’ll be your friend  I’ll help you carry on  For it won’t be…

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The Final Countdown

In the 1986, the band, Europe, released the hit song song, “The Final Countdown.”  We are on the brink of the final countdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.  Thus far, the advantage has gone to the road team.  However, this game will be much different because the Penguins are going for their twelfth…

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Back-to-Back Battles at Home

The Penguins will face the New York Rangers today at 1 PM, and then the Boston “Bah-stun” Bruins tomorrow at 12:30 PM.  The Penguins are atop the Atlantic Division, and with a win today, they will secure their 8th win in a row.  Today’s game can be seen on ROOT, and tomorrow’s game will be…

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Rematch: Penguins vs Panthers (Tue, Feb 26)

The Penguins have had much success with playing against Floridians.  See below: February 22: Florida Panthers (W 3-1) February 24: Tampa Bay Lightning (W 5-3) Interestingly enough, both of these victories had Marc-Andre Fleury in goal.  However, tonight’s match-up with start Tomas Vokun in goal against Jose Theodore (e.g. pronounced tay-a-door).  The Panthers are coming…

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Match-Up: Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (Fri, Feb 22)

Even though the records may not show it, this is an interesting match-up.  The Panthers are coming off of a 5-2 debacle of the Flyers, while the Penguins are coming off a 6-5 thriller to the Flyers.  What is more interesting is that fact that Panthers are struggling on the road (3-5), while the Penguins…

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Can You Figure out How to Tie a Tie?

No, I am not referring to a necktie, but I am glad that I have your attention.  According to most dictionary definitions, a tie is defined as “being equal in contest; having the same score.”  Prior to the 2005-2006 NHL Season, a tie was determined if two teams remained scoreless after the completion of the…

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Revenge I Say, Revenge

  How about those Penguins?  While most of America has been patiently waiting for the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, there was actually a hockey game today.  This was not just any hockey game.  It was an absolute debacle over the Washington Capitals with a final score of 6-3.  Previous to destroying the Washington…

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