Goligoski with the Game Winner in the Third
2 1 It was another successful game for the Pittsburgh Penguins, taking their fifth consecutive game with a win to the Ottawa Senators. Both of their goals may have come from Power Play opportunities, but at least they pulled out the Win. They are now trailing the Philadelphia Flyers by only three points. The Senators [...]
Penguins Never Even Give Senators a Chance
5 2 The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be getting their act together. They had a slow few games, but now they have won their last three games with a goal differential of 13-5. The Pens are currently tied for the leading spot in the Atlantic Division. Less than nine minutes into the game, Mark Letestu [...]
Penguins Say Goodbye to Senators, Hello to Round Two
4 3 One down…three to go! Despite falling behind by three goals in the first half of the game, the Pittsburgh Penguins kept themselves together and ended up taking the victory with an Overtime goal. After the previous game had gone into a Third Overtime, both of these teams were pretty determined to end the [...]
Penguins Almost Play Two Games in One
3 4 First Round, Playoff Hockey doesn’t get much more exciting than this! The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators battling in Game 5, with Ottawa on the brink of elimination; a three goal comeback, for the lead, countered with a tying goal, to send the game into Overtime; two scoreless Overtimes, totaling 40 minutes. Unfortunately, [...]
Penguins Can Clinch Round 1 in Pittsburgh
7 4 Sidney Crosby grabbed four more points in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ win over the Ottawa Senators, putting them one game away from clinching the first round. The Penguins are in a pretty great position here, winning both road games and heading back home for, what could be, their final game of the series. Pittsburgh [...]
Penguins Pull Ahead in Ottawa
4 2 The Pittsburgh Penguins have pulled ahead in the series, taking the first game in Ottawa. After a disappointing opening game in Pittsburgh, the Penguins have pulled out two wins, and appear to be gaining steam. Sidney Crosby continues to lead the Post Season with seven points, from two goals and five assists. Meaning, [...]
Penguins Tie Up the Series at One Game a Piece
2 1 After a close Game 1 that resulted in a loss for the Pittsburgh Penguins, they were determined to take Game 2 from the Ottawa Senators. The Penguins defense limited the Senators to only 20 shots in the game, compared to their 31. Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist in this game, [...]
Penguins Drop First Playoff Game
5 4 The Pittsburgh Penguins put up a tough fight against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1, but just couldn’t pull out the win. This game came down to the wire, with Pittsburgh bringing themselves within a goal during the final minutes of the game; Evgeni Malkin netted two goals and Sidney Crosby grabbed three [...]
Penguins and Senators Grab a Draw in Their Season Record
1 4 The Pittsburgh Penguins played their final regular season match up with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, falling 4-1; this loss has split their season record 2-2. Interesting enough, each of the four times these teams have met up this season, the score differential was three goals or greater. The Penguins took the [...]
Penguins Embarrass the Ottawa Senators
8 2 For what started out as a competitive game, took a complete 180 in the second and third period. Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins gave the Ottawa Senators a lump of coal for Christmas, taking them down in their 8-2 victory. Evgeni Malkin got his first Hat Trick of the season, while Sidney Crosby [...]