Tales of the Tape: Minnesota Wild 10/31/09, Sidney Crosby vs. Marek Zidlicky
Analysis of the 10/31 hockey fight between Sidney Crosby and Marek Zidlicky of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Minnesota Wild.
| Final - 10.31.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Stories
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The Pittsburgh Penguins drop a tough one, the played well but Nicklas Backstrom and the Minnesota Wild hold on for a 2-1 win.
Let's take a look at the Minnesota Wild
Let's take a look at the Minnesota Wild
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Minnesota Goal - Kyle Brodziak (2), from Chuck Kobasew and Brent Burns at 12:11. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Pascal Dupuis (2), from Martin Skoula and Craig Adams at 14:48. 3, Minnesota Goal - Eric Belanger (4), from Martin Havlat and Owen Nolan at 19:59. Penalties - Eric Belanger, Minnesota (Hooking), 8:09. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh (Slashing), 13:23; Marek Zidlicky, Minnesota (Slashing), 16:38; Marek Zidlicky, Minnesota (Fighting (maj)), 16:38; Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh (Slashing), 16:38; Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 16:38; Nick Schultz, Minnesota (Slashing), 18:31. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Petr Sykora, Minnesota (Too many men/ice - bench), 4:09; Kris Letang, Pittsburgh (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 8:32; Petr Sykora, Minnesota (Hi-sticking), 8:32; Michael Rupp, Pittsburgh (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 11:40; John Scott, Minnesota (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 11:40. |
Shots on Goal:
Minnesota 4 + 5 + 6 = 15.
Pittsburgh 16 + 10 + 9 = 35.
Power Play Conversion: Minnesota 0-1. Pittsburgh 0-3.
Goaltenders: Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 1-35-.971. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-15-.867.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Rob Martell
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Don Henderson
Power Play Conversion: Minnesota 0-1. Pittsburgh 0-3.
Goaltenders: Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom 1-35-.971. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-15-.867.
Referees: Wes McCauley, Rob Martell
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Don Henderson
