The game looked miserable after the Sens first goal, and especially after Fleury let in a terrible short handed goal which totally deflated the team. I thought for sure they were done, but they proved me (and I'm sure many others) wrong. Though in Fleury's defense the first two goals were not his fault.
Crosby, Malkin and Recchi were unable to manage points as their slumps continue. It's amazing Crosby still maintains a 9 point lead on the scoring race, and Malkin remains the rookie with most points despite these slumps.
And the unthinkable happened. That which us loyal Pens fans thought would never happen: Michel Ouellet was scratched. Even through the message boards you could see the looks of joy on peoples faces.
Some game notes:
- Still no Georges Laraque fight, but he did get an assist
- Roberts continues to add secondary scoring even though grit and leadership were the reasons he was brought in
- Rob Scuderi may have said in the offseason he wanted to improve his offensive skills. If he did he has kept good on that promise. Unfortunately, the fact you are supposed to help your team score and not the opponent still elludes him. Right now, I believe he has five goals and ten assists on the year for the other team.
- After replacing Fleury, Tbo played a solid game. He was also good in the shootout stopping 2 of 3 which I didnt expect after looking terrible in his last shootout apperance.
- The defense looked pitiful most of the game. I really wish Therrien would give Kwiatkowski a shot already.
- Erik Christensen continues to show he has a place on the top lines, and continued his dominance in the shootout.
And Finally: good things happen when Michel Ouellet is not playing. I have no doubt in my mind that had he played, the Pens would have gotten no points this game.
Three Stars:
1) Jordan Staal
2) Chris Kelly
3) Ryan malone
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