Head shots and situational justice, NHL-style
Colin Campbell's explanation of the Carcillo suspension and the Cammalleri non-suspension represent progress. But the NHL still has far to go to explain its decisions to fans.
| Final - 4.15.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Stories
Carcillo's suspension
"The ref came up to me and said not to do anything, so it'd be pretty dumb for me to go out and butt-end someone in the back of the head, which I didn't do," he said. "I knew the refs were looking, and I just clipped him and he went down."
From across enemy lines - A Game One recap
Travis from Broad Street Hockey addresses Penguins nation after his team's 4-1 loss in Game One. You can read my response here. Pens fans, First off, it was a pleasure having you over our...
Same old story as Flyers fall in Game 1
The Flyers, embarrassed in Game One,need to return to square one when they prepare for Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Pens light up French Toast Biron, Philly and take game one 4-1
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat down the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in the opening game of heir 2009 playoff series.
Game One preview : Flyers/Penguins
A preview of tonight's game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.
From across enemy lines...
A letter from Broad Street Hockey to Penguins fans leading up to Game 1 of the NHL playoffs.
ECQF Game 1: Flyers look for solid postseason start
The Flyers and the Penguins are set to face off in Game 1. In order to win, Philadelphia is going to need a strong start.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Sidney Crosby (1), from Evgeni Malkin and Sergei Gonchar at 4:41. Penalties - Arron Asham, Philadelphia (hooking), 4:26; Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia (roughing), 5:04; Andrew Alberts, Philadelphia (roughing), 5:04; Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh (roughing), 5:04; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (interference), 12:28; Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia (goaltender interference), 17:27. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Tyler Kennedy (1), from Jordan Staal at 1:39. Penalties - Andrew Alberts, Philadelphia (tripping), 5:03; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (elbowing), 19:48. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin (1) unassisted at 6:28. 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Mark Eaton (1), from Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby at 10:27. 5, Philadelphia Power-Play Goal - Simon Gagne (1), from Mike Richards at 15:25. Penalties - Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia (tripping), 2:46; Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh (elbowing), 12:23; Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh (served by Sykora (tripping), 14:54; Joffrey Lupul, Philadelphia (cross-checking), 16:08; Andrew Alberts, Philadelphia (slashing), 19:41; Arron Asham, Philadelphia (roughing), 19:41; Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia (misconduct), 19:46; Ryan Parent, Philadelphia (cross-checking), 19:46; Braydon Coburn, Philadelphia (fighting), 19:53; Bill Guerin, Pittsburgh (fighting), 19:53. |
Shots on Goal:
Philadelphia 9 + 6 + 12 = 27.
Pittsburgh 14 + 4 + 15 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Philadelphia 1-4. Pittsburgh 1-9.
Goaltenders: Philadelphia, Martin Biron 4-33-.879. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 1-27-.963.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Mark Shewchyk
Power Play Conversion: Philadelphia 1-4. Pittsburgh 1-9.
Goaltenders: Philadelphia, Martin Biron 4-33-.879. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 1-27-.963.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Mark Shewchyk
