One More to Go!

The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled down to Tampa Bay, Florida and ended up coming out with two wins. The Penguins now lead the series 3-1. The two teams face-off this Saturday at 12pm, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.




If the Pens do not come out on top the remaining schedule is as followed:
Mon. April 25th 2011- at TB- Time: TBD
Wed. April 27th 2011- at Pit- Time: TBD

Consistency of the NHL?!

Recently the NHL has been trying to cut down on head shots in the game. This year's playoff teams have already had some players suspended a few games for their hits to the head. Chris Kunitz, Steve Downie, and Raffi Torres are just a few players that have missed at least one playoff game this year due to suspensions. The NHL recently just suspended Jarkko Ruutu for his hit on Martin Erat. However, Max Talbot of the Pittsburgh Penguins was delivered a drastic blow to the head by Tampa Bay defenseman Eric Brewer. Brewer on the other hand was not given a suspension or even a penalty.
So I ask who deserves the suspension Ruutu or Brewer or Both??

 

What We All Have Been Waiting For

Tomorrow the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the New York Islanders. The last time these teams faced each other the Islanders won the game 9-3. However the fans did not focus their attention to the scoreboard. In fact, this game was one of the craziest games of the season. Both teams combined for 65 penalties, totaling 346 penalty minutes. In addition, 10 players were ejected leaving both teams with about 2 lines of players left to play. 

Eric Godard Jumps off the bench to protect goaltender Brent Johnson

Tomorrow will be the first meeting since the brawl resulting in many suspensions, fines, and even some injuries. Fans have been patiently awaiting this second to last game of the season for the Pens. Many circling the date on the calendar, not knowing if the fighting will occur again, or if the teams have moved on from previous encounters.


The only way to find out is to watch the action take place, tomorrow night at 7pm on Rootsports.