14-0-2

That's the streak after the Pens beat the Caps today 3-2. They once again made it close, giving up a goal with 45 seconds left in the game. They continue to live up to the "Cardiac Kids" nickname Paul Steigerwald bestowed upon them.

Crosby only managed an assist, and Malkin got a goal from the far boards almost at the goal line. How he got it in, I dont know.

Oullet and Melichar, both who receive much criticism, actually played decent games. Thibault was also pretty solid (though he got help from the post on Semin's penalty shot) and Fleury got a much needed break.

Jarkko Ruutu played another solid game (and after he leveled Erskine, the Caps defenseman stopped hitting) , and Ryan Malone, despite having trouble in the offensive zone again, out in another great defenseive effort.

Refereeing wasn't that good, as penalties on both sides were rather weak. But it's never going ot be perfect, and I've seen much worse.

Three Stars:
1) Malkin
2) Gonchar
3) Semin