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On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins sure weren't playing like the Stanley Cup Champs we know them to be; the team suffered a five to nothing shut out by the San Jose Sharks. It is hard to tell whether or not Evgeni Malkin's absence is a big factor in these losses. However, their record before losing Malkin was 10-2, and since it's been 2-3. Luckily, Malkin is skating at practice again and will be joining his team soon.

The Penguins had given up four goals before the game was even half over.  Two goals came in the first period, one off of a Power Play, and two others within the first four minutes of the second period.  The Sharks final goal came in the third period.

The Penguins had issues all around during this game.  The forwards weren't able to put any of their 27 shots in the net.  Obviously, the goalie situation had an impact, with Marc Andre Fleury giving up three goals before being pulled, and Brent Johnson giving up another two.  Between the two goalies, they had 30 saves.  However, you can't blame all of that on the goalies.  Defense was really struggling against the Sharks, getting beat on too many plays. 

Hopefully, the Penguins will have a better match against the Boston Bruins this Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 P.M. ET.  The Bruins should be a slightly easier game for the Penguins.

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