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The Pittsburgh Penguins almost pulled off both Wins in Montreal, which would have sent both teams back to Pittsburgh for a possible, Final game. Now, the series is tied, but the Pens will get a chance to take the lead again, on their Home Ice. At that point, they would return to Montreal, to hopefully clinch the series.

The Canadiens started off the scoring with a goal in the opening two and half minutes, but Max Talbot answered back less than a minute later with his second of the Post Season. About two minutes after that, Chris Kunitz gave the Penguins the lead with his Power Play goal, with an assist coming from Sidney Crosby; this was Crosby first point in the last three games.

After that second Pittsburgh goal, the game remained scoreless up until the second minute of the third period, when Montreal tied things up again. It wouldn’t have been so bad if the Habs put a third goal in a little over a minute later, giving them the lead once again. There was still plenty of time in the game, but Pittsburgh just couldn’t tie things up again.

Marc Andre Fleury held the Habs to a single goal throughout the first two periods, but then gave up the back-to-back goals in the third that gave the Canadiens the victory. Fleury had 22 saves throughout the game. The Pens, once again, out-shot their opponent, but just couldn’t put many past their goalie.

Game 5 will take place this Saturday, May 8, at 7:00 P.M. ET.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are now only a single point behind the New Jersey Devils after defeating the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. This was the first game the Penguins had since their weather mayhem last weekend, leading into their game against the Washington Capitals. Pittsburgh has two more games before taking a two week break for the 2010 Winter Olympics, where several of theirs players are competing.

The Penguins were out-shot in the first period, but neither team ended up putting anything in. Ten and a half minutes into the second period, Chris Kunitz put in his seventh goal of the season, off an assist from Evgeni Malkin. Then, before the period came to a close, Malkin had a goal of his own, giving the Penguins a two goal lead. About half way through the third period, New York put in their first goal, but Kunitz widened the gap again, with a little over five minutes remaining in the game. This was Kunitz’s fist multiple goal game of the season.

Marc Andre Fleury got his 29th win of the season after making 37 stops against the Islanders; this was, arguably, one of Fleury’s best games in a while. His Save Percentage for the season is currently at 90.8%.

The Penguins go up against their Division Rivals, the New York Rangers, this Friday, February 12, at 7:30 P.M. ET. The Rangers are currently fourth in the division.

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Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Buffalo Sabres, who were also at the top of their division. Buffalo put up a good fight, but in the end, after a Shoot Out, Pittsburgh walked away with the win. This was the Penguins’ second consecutive Shoot Out.

In the 15th minute of the first period, Buffalo scored the opening goal.  However, only about four minutes later, Chris Kunitz tied up the game with an assist coming from Sidney Crosby.  Between the second period, third period, and Over Time, 42 shots were exchanged, but nothing made it’s way into the back of the net.  Buffalo started off the Shoot Out, but after two saves and a miss on their end, Kris Letang’s goal for the Penguins ended up winning them the game.

Marc Andre Fleury was in the net, stopping just about all the shots that he came across.  He had a total of 31 saves in the game, along with his two during the Shoot Out.  Fleury is showing hockey fans why he has that Stanley Cup ring. 

The Penguins take on the New Jersey Devils this Monday, December 21 at 7:30 P.M.  The Devils are not only Division Rivals, but currently tied with the Penguins for the NHL leader.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have amassed an impressive 12-4 record early in the season; oddly enough, all but one of those losses have occurred at home. Thursday night, the Los Angeles Kings gave the Stanley Cup Champs their first road loss of the season. Pittsburgh, still missing their leading assister, Evgeni Malkin, had trouble getting things set up, only taking 23 shots all game.

Los Angeles wasted no time putting a goal in, scoring only 27 seconds into the game.  Less than a minute later, Jordan Staal answered right back for the Penguins with a beautiful long shot.  Two goals in the first minute and half of play!  It looked like this might be a close, high-scoring game.  No more points were scored in the first period, but half way through the second period, Chris Kunitz gave the Penguins the lead with a deflection off of Brooks Orpik's shot. 

The third period was where it all went down hill for Pittsburgh.  Early in the period, the Kings tied up game again.  In the twelfth minute of the last period, Los Angeles got two more goals.  In the final minutes of play, the Kings made their fifth goal to win the game with a three goal lead.

It was a tough night for Marc Andre Fleury who hasn't given up five goals in a single game all season.  He had a good first two periods, only giving up one goal from the 20 shots taken on him.  However, in the third period, he only saves 2/3 of his shots, giving up four and saving eight. 

The Penguins will face the San Jose Sharks this Saturday at 10:30 P.M. ET.  The Sharks also currently lead their division.   

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