Good to have him back. We get the win 2-0.

Tonight was a demonstration of a good team doing what a good team has to do to win games on the road in environments reminiscent of their own personal hellhouses. To know what a different bunch this is than those of years past, look at the numbers in Florida. The Penguins had not come out with 2 wins down there in a many a year. 3 for 3 pushing 4 now.

More importantly, the Kid was back. Sorry for no earlier post but I was not around to write it.

Anyways, here is the PTF recap:

First Period
It all started when 87 hopped the boards for the second Pens shift of the game amid a thunderous roar from the many Pens faithful who turned out for the game. Crosby immediately excited us, but he missed on a little redirect from Talbot in front.
Just went wide. A few minutes later, Sid gets a breakaway but is robbed by Mike Smith, the recent goalie tradee from Dallas.
Talk about penthouse to outhouse. Can you say Mark Recchi? Sucker. But he was solid in this one.

Second Period
Not even much to say. The Bolts get a few wide open nets, but they miss on every easy chance. Nobody longer needs an explanation as to why they are the worst team in the East. They couldn't even complete a pass. Fleury made the saves when the Bolts did manage to put it on net. Some real slick stops.

The Last
The first action of note comes when Lecavligay gets it on a breakaway up ahead. But MAF was there. Solid.
With under 3 to go, Sid pivots towards the net. He throws it in front, and Max (don't call me Maxime) Talbot puts it home.
Then Talbot makes another fine play at the point with seconds remaining, stripping Lecavligay of the biscuit, and going to Geno who ends it with the empty netter.


And remember..........
Jagoff of the game: O'Brien of TB. He is just plain bad.
The 3 Stars, IMO.

1. Fleury
2. Talbot
3. Crosby

Honorable mention to Letang and Pascal the Rascal.

Good night.