Looking Back on 2011, Ahead to 2012 (Plus Short Devils Recap)
A lot can happen in a year to any sports team. For the Penguins, it was a mix of good and bad - sadly more of the latter than the former.
| Final - 12.31.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Stories
New Jersey Devils End 2011 with 3-1 Win Over Pittsburgh Penguins
The New Jersey Devils ended 2011 with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. This recap focuses on the overall performance of the Devils, Martin Brodeur, Ilya Kovalchuk, Patrik Elias, special teams, who got worked over, and more.
Game 37 Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Today, the New Jersey Devils will end the 2011 calender year with a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This preview discusses the return of Henrik Tallinder and goes over how good the Pittsburgh Penguins have played this season.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, New Jersey Goal - Ilya Kovalchuk (12), unassisted at 14:43. 2, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - David Clarkson (13), from Patrik Elias and Ilya Kovalchuk at 19:36. Penalties - Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Cross checking), 6:36; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (PS-Covering puck in crease), 14:43; Dainius Zubrus, New Jersey (Elbowing), 15:33; Arron Asham, Pittsburgh (Hi-sticking), 17:57; Arron Asham, Pittsburgh (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 17:57; Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Slashing), 18:22. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Matt Niskanen, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 4:27; David Clarkson, New Jersey (Hooking), 7:40. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Chris Kunitz (13), from Matt Niskanen and Steve Sullivan at 9:25. 4, New Jersey Empty Net Goal - Zach Parise (13), from Patrik Elias and Ilya Kovalchuk at 19:10. Penalties - Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh (Interference), 1:38; Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Tripping), 4:59; Mark Fayne, New Jersey (Hooking), 8:02. |
Shots on Goal:
Pittsburgh 9 + 12 + 9 = 30.
New Jersey 10 + 5 + 6 = 21.
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 1-4. New Jersey 1-6.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-20-.900. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 1-30-.967.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Kyle Rehman
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Pierre Racicot
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 1-4. New Jersey 1-6.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-20-.900. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 1-30-.967.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Kyle Rehman
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Pierre Racicot
