Blowout in the Burgh. WE WIN.

First of all, the Pens are in first place in the Eastern Conference and flying high.

Also, the Sabres are a JV team, not so worthy of a playoff appearance after all, it would seem.

The PTF Summary!

1st Period-

A few minutes pass with little action. That all changes when Dupuis outlets to Kennedy springing a breakaway and a ridiculous finish from TK to make the score 1-0. The Pens make some nice plays, but cannot score for the duration of the period. Obviously, Conks was on the ball for the period. He made the routine saves, and there were a lot of them. End period.

2nd Period-

It starts out with Big Georges further demonstrating his growing uselessness by throwing an elbow into the face of some druggie back behind the play. When BGL was tossed and 5 minutes were put on the board for him, we all thought Buffalo would at the very least get a shot. They didn't. The Pens controlled the play, getting chance after chance, but Hal Gill couldn't finish. Still, I was very impressed with Gill's showing. Sydor has a shot redirected by Taffe for a quick 2-0 marker.
Then Gonch strikes with a wicked wrister top shelf for another goal to make it 3-0. Conks is strong. End period.

3rd Period- By now, we realize that this is absolute domination.

It begins with a bang. Malone and Sykora work a nifty give and go for one of the easiest goals we have ever seen. 4-0.
Sadly, the defense seemed to soften a bit after that, realizing the game was well in hand.
Buffalo gets a few quick goals to cut it to 4-2. It didn't matter.
Sarge takes another big shot from the point, and Geno tips it back in. Yup, Geno is, in fact, good.
Jordan Staal had a solid game. He makes a fine pass to Chris Minard for another easy goal. More to the story.
Minard has toiled in minor hockey for years, and he rarely plays when in the NHL. I nearly cried seeing his toothless smile as he was commended for his first ever goal. Oh happy days. Sabres get another- who gives a damn?
Letang scores on a beauty. Thibault came in for this one.


Points-
Dupuis- 2 assists
Kennedy- 1 goal, 2 assists
Taffe- 1 goal
Sydor- 2 assists
Letang- 1 assist, 1 goal
Gonchar- 1 goal, 1 assist
Whitney- 1 assist
Sykora- 1 goal, 1 assist
Malone- 1 assist
Malkin- 1 goal
Minard- 1st ever goal
Staal- 1 assist
Stone- 1 assist

Jagoff of the Game- Ryan Miller is just not as good as he used to be. Dismantled.

3 Stars.

1 .Kennedy
2. Gonchar
3. Dupuis

Honorable mention to Sydor, Letang, and Minard, but a great night for all concerned.

Don't worry, Sid and Hoss play on Sunday!
Tied for first!
Lets Go Pens!