Game Analysis: Back-To-Backs Vs. New Jersey, At Pittsburgh
Game Analysis: vs. NJ, at Pitt — Eric Staal continues to struggle; Tuomo Ruutu's value continues to grow.
| Final - 12.27.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Stories
Make it Four in a Row: Pens Beat Canes 4-2
Pittsburgh put up a season-high 52 shots to secure a 4-2 win over the Hurricanes Tuesday night.
Justin Peters' 48 Saves Not Enough: Penguins 4, Hurricanes 2
Justin Peters' 48 Saves Not Enough: Penguins 4, Hurricanes 2
Dalpe In, Dwyer Out: Hurricanes At Penguins, Game Day Preview
Dalpe In, Dwyer Out: Hurricanes At Penguins, Game Day Preview
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Goal - Tim Brent (4), from Tim Gleason at 10:23. Penalties - Chad LaRose, Carolina (Slashing), 19:19. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Pittsburgh Goal - James Neal (21), from Chris Kunitz and Evgeni Malkin at 8:10. Penalties - Bryan Allen, Carolina (Interference), 16:24. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Steve Sullivan (7), from Evgeni Malkin and James Neal at 1:18. 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Pascal Dupuis (11), from Tyler Kennedy and Zbynek Michalek at 2:28. 5, Pittsburgh Goal - Jordan Staal (14), from Tyler Kennedy at 8:05. 6, Carolina Goal - Tuomo Ruutu (14), from Jussi Jokinen and Alexei Ponikarovsky at 14:53. Penalties - Chad LaRose, Carolina (Interference), :38; Alexandre Picard, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 10:40; James Neal, Pittsburgh (Slashing), 17:11. |
Shots on Goal:
Carolina 7 + 3 + 8 = 18.
Pittsburgh 16 + 21 + 15 = 52.
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 0-2. Pittsburgh 1-3.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Justin Peters 4-52-.923. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-18-.889.
Referees: Dean Morton, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Brian Murphy
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 0-2. Pittsburgh 1-3.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Justin Peters 4-52-.923. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-18-.889.
Referees: Dean Morton, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Brian Murphy
