Sweet Sweep

The Pens completed the season sweep of the Flyers by winning in the shootout 4-3. Christensen got two goals and the winning shootout goal, while Gary Roberts got his first goal as a Penguin and added two more assists.

Some game thoughts:

• Orpik had a brutal game, the first goal being completely his fault. It seemed everytime he touched the puck it went to the Flyers
• What the hell was Fleury doing on that second goal? Horrible.
• But he was damn good on the shootout
• Crosby's slump continues, but at least he is doing well in the shootout and drawing penalties. It is also a good sign the Pens are winning without him producing.
• Christensen continues to show why he should be on the top lines.
• Ouellet needs to be taken off the team still. Unfortunately due to his assist Therrien will keep him on the 2nd line for at least two more weeks.
• Roberts continues to bring a physical game the Pens have been sorely needing for a long time
• Laraque continues to impress me with his play, though I was hoping he would have fought someone by now. But people are definitely taking less liberties with the players.
• The refs were terrible. Bad call after bad call. Good god.

Three Stars:
1) Gary Roberts
2) Erik Christensen
3) Geoff Sanderson.