Lightning at Penguins – Game 2 – 03-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME lv2Z7FQfXKE -Greetings from a wonderful warm but cloudy spring day in Pittsburgh. Lots of stuff blooming: -Lots of wind today too: -Lots of folks just walking around town in Penguins jerseys: … See more here
Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Two – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
CONSOL Energy Center – 7:00PM TV: ROOT Sports, CBC, RDS Penguins Lead Series 1-0. Team Notes: The Pens will play their top-four defensemen a lot . … See more here
Puck Headlines: Sean Avery in for Game 2; Batman vs. Igloo? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. OK … now it's art. According to Nashvillest, “a local prankster … Continue reading → … Continue reading here
Fans Encouraged to Show Support During Stanley Cup Playoffs with "Let’s Go Pens" Car Flags Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are encouraging fans in the Pittsburgh region to show support for the team during the Stanley Cup Playoffs with free “Let’s Go Pens” playoff car flags. The car flags, courtesy of Sun Drop, are now available exclusi… … Read the rest here
Boston Bruins already feeling the heat (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After losing Game 1 – and failing to score in the process – Boston is under pressure to reclaim the present and exorcise the past. … View post
@pghpenguins: Staal and Godard bantering at morning skate #Pens – http://twitpic.com/4l75zv
AHL Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game One – Admirals Source: The Pensblog
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza – 7:05 PM NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Series Tied 0-0. Team Notes: The only two current players on the roster with a Calder Cup championship are Brett Sterling and Andrew Hutchinson … Excerpt from
Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Devils 0 – 04-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in … … See more here
"Crosby": The Song Source: The Pensblog
New from Benstonium , with proceeds going the theLemieuxFoundation : There are no words. … Read more
Let’s Get Physical Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins and Lightning are hours away from Game 2, but there’s still one moment from Wednesday’s Game 1 that’s at the front of everyone’s mind. … Continue reading here
After debut dud, Stamkos vows better Game 2 vs. Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Were it not for his minus-1 and his single shot on goal, Steven Stamkos's Stanley Cup Playoff debut in Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins would have nearly been invisible statistically. Which is not something you expect from a player … Continue reading → … Continue reading here
Malone on drawing penalties – 04-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Lightning had one of the most dangerous power plays in the NHL during the regular season with a success rate of 20.5 percent, sixth-best in the league. … See the rest here
2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Goaltending Stellar in Early Quarterfinals Matches Source: Bleacher Report
2011 is the year of the playoff goaltender. A handful of games is enough to establish a trend, isn’t it? Not even a little bit. … See the article here
Video: Penguins Insider with Steve Mears (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down what we can expect tonight from both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning during game 2. … View video here
Video: Game-Day: Brooks Orpik (4/15/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters before tonight’s game 2 match-up. … View video
Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game 2 match-up. … Video here
Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters before tonight’s game 2 match-up. … View video
Game 2 Penguins – Lightning Morning Skate Update Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 2 Morning Skate Update PITTSBURGH — No real news out of today’s skate, which is expected as the Penguins are coming off a 3-0 Game 1 victory. All players were accounted for, including the extras Sidney Crosby, Mike Comrie, Eric Godard and Eric Tangradi. … The rest is here
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Adjustments for Tampa: Look for Malone to see time with Stamkos to combat Orpik Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — The sense from the Lightning players is that Game 1 was a more balanced game than some in the media are letting on. Even Penguins forward Max Talbot pointed that out on Thursday as Talbot said if the Lightning were to get that first goal early on it would have been a much … Follow this link
Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Tampa Bay (Game 2) Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:35 AM: The Pens are skating in thier morning skate lines. … Continued here
What is the female equivalent of the hockey playoff beard? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The query in the headline above has been posed to us several times since the Stanley Cup Playoffs began, although we're not sure how we've been positioned as experts on (a) beards and/or (b) women, based on our history with … Continue reading → … View post
Yzerman on his ‘debut,’ playoff experience and Lemieux – 04-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
The postseason is nothing new for Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman (above). As the former captain of the Red Wings as well as a member of Detroit’s management for several years, Yzerman was usually busy in the spring. … Go here to read the rest
Carlo Prati Photography has added a photo to the pool: Let’s Go Pens
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Empty Netter Assists – 04-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning -” [Fleury] is a really good goalie who will make the first save and make himself a lot bigger than most goalies in the league. He’s going to make the first save … See the rest here
LINK CITY: Anthem singer returns Source: The Pensblog
Five links for you, nineteen for me. … Visit link
It’s a Great Day For Hockey. UPDATE: Cover uncovered. Source: The Pensblog
It's a hockey night in Pittsburgh, PA. We're always surprised that no one has done an updated cover of this (that we know of.) Go Pens. … See more here
Sabres blank Flyers in opener Source: Tribune-Review
Ryan Miller stopped 35 shots for his second career postseason shutout, and Patrick Kaleta scored to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series Thursday night. … Read more here
Penguins’ physicality, discipline key in Game 1 victory Source: Tribune-Review
Disciplined physicality was pivotal for the Penguins in the Game 1 victory over the Lightning, and they’ll try that approach tonight in Game 2 of their best-of-seven, first round Stanley Cup playoff series. … More
Lightning look to rally Source: Tribune-Review
The Lightning took one on the chin Wednesday, and their ability to adjust could determine how the series will unfold. … Read this article
Penguins plan to play four defensemen a lot Source: Tribune-Review
Dan Bylsma knows his top four defensemen can handle a heavy workload and must against a Lightning squad blessed with skilled forwards. … Excerpt from
Thursday’s Three Stars: Sabres, Sharks and Habs win Game 1 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres Miller was the difference in the Sabres' 1-0 victory at the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1. … Visit link
Penguins’ Bylsma, Lightning’s Boucher put their minds to work Source: Post Gazette
At times, Game 1 of the playoff series against Tampa Bay seemed as cerebral as a knife fight. More like a 60-minute experiment in social Darwinism than a sporting event … Read the rest here
Penguins Notebook: ‘Coach’ Crosby serves as new eye in the sky Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have a new eye in the sky during games, someone who has a pretty good feel for hockey. … Excerpt from
The Habs’ Price: Mature, brilliant & ready (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It won’t be three years between playoff victories for Montreal’s star goalie this time around – not when “he’s one of the best in the world.” … Continued here
Penguins’ Lovejoy enjoys physical Game 1 Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Ben Lovejoy got knocked around some in his own end in his first NHL playoff game. He did some knocking back, too. “That was by far the most physical game, from a hitting and grinding standpoint, that I’ve ever been a part of,” Lovejoy said … See more here
Cook: Penguins’ Kovalev earns his keep Source: Post Gazette
When the Penguins staff gathered to put together a game plan for the team’s first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators last spring, there was a lot of excitement in the room. ” ‘No Kovy. That’s good for us,’ ” general manager Ray Shero remembered thinking … View post
Lightning’s St. Louis undergoes double root canal Source: Post Gazette
Silver stubble is showing in places after Martin St. Louis shaved his head for a recent charity event. The right side of his lower lip has a hamburger quality. … Read this article
2011 NHL Playoffs: Can Marc-Andre Fleury Steal Game 2? Source: Bleacher Report
To say Marc-Andre Fleury was stellar on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh would be a huge understatement. The Sorel, Quebec native held the line with his outstanding saves throughout the whole game, keeping the Tampa Bay Lightning at bay and helping his team win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. … See the article here
CBC HNIC Intro, MAF History Will Be Made Source: The Pensblog
Via DayWalkr's twitter: Also already a MAF history is made: … Excerpt from
Lightning’s St. Louis seeking payback vs. Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Martin St. Louis won't have any trouble adjusting his playoff game face. … The rest is here
Fan Guide vs. Tampa Bay: Game 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Friday, April 15 for the Penguins’ 7:00 p.m. playoff game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, here are some key points of information: Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm st… … Continued here
Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (4/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh’s Jordan Staal speaks with the media following Thursday’s practice. … See video here
Video: Hockey Insider Darren Dreger – 4/14 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hockey Insider Darren Dreger looks at how Sidney Crosby continues to help the Penguins even when he’s not on the ice. … To see video click here
Video: USA Hockey Showcase (4/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The best high school hockey players from the United States headed to the Robert Morris Island Sports Center to showcase their skills. … View video
