Pens Beat Caps 4-3

(Sorry for the length of time bewteen posts, I forgot to mention I was going to be on hiatus.)

The Pens pulled out another victory tonight, solidifying their trip to the playoffs (at the time of this writing neither the Devils nor Senators games have finished so the Penguins current spot is unknown).

After falling behind 2-0 int he first ten minutes, Therrien called a timeout and got his squad back together. They responded three minutes later with a powerplay goal and changed the momentum of the game.

Crosby finished the game with a goal and an assist, Malkin two assists and Ryan Whitney had a productive game with two goals.

Of special note is that it sounded like a home game. Washington is always a big draw for Pens fans and tonight was no exception. Penguins chants constantly over powered Capitals cahnts, which I'm sure had to irk Ted Leonsis everytime.

The anticipated fight between Laraque and Brashear took place, with Laraque taking the victory. While a short fight, Laraque managed more punches and the take down. It was interesting watching these two stare down each other as they dropped the gloves. Neither seemed to notice a goal was scored, and Laraque even got an assist (had he gotten a goal he would have gad the Gordie Howe hat trick).

Gary Roberts, who took a punding in front of the net, left the game after taking a shot off the knee and it is not known his condition at this time.

Fleury played a solid game, no soft goals again. The first goal was blown coverage and amazingly it wasnt Melichar who missed his man (and yes he was on the ice).

Three Stars:
1) Whitney
2) Malkin
3) Crosby