| Final - 3.17.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
The New Jersey donned their old jerseys and got steamrolled by the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 this afternoon. This recap goes over how well Martin Brodeur played despite the scoreline, focused on how poorly the Devils skaters did, and noted how well the Penguins played.
Sidney Crosby tallies three assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins roll to yet another easy victory, this there 11th win in a row.
Today, the New Jersey Devils will play the Pittsburgh Penguins, the hottest team in the NHL with 10 straight wins. This preview goes over how superb the Penguins have been this season as well as lists a few hopes for the Devils among other thoughts.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - James Neal (32), from Evgeni Malkin at 1:59. 2, New Jersey Goal - Andy Greene, from Ilya Kovalchuk and Mark Fayne at 16:57. Penalties - Marek Zidlicky, New Jersey (PS-Tripping on breakaway), 1:55; Eric Tangradi, Pittsburgh (Elbowing), 12:10; Petr Sykora, New Jersey (Too many men/ice - bench), 14:53. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Goal - Pascal Dupuis (20), from Jordan Staal and Matt Niskanen at 10:10. 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Matt Cooke (15), from Sidney Crosby and Tyler Kennedy at 11:44. 5, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Evgeni Malkin (40), from Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz at 12:42. Penalties - Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Elbowing), :58; David Clarkson, New Jersey (Roughing), 12:01. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, New Jersey Goal - Petr Sykora (16), from Patrik Elias and Andy Greene at 2:26. 7, Pittsburgh Goal - Matt Cooke (16), from Tyler Kennedy and Sidney Crosby at 5:56. Penalties - Eric Boulton, New Jersey (Misconduct (10 min)), 9:00; Chris Kunitz, Pittsburgh (Hooking), 10:18; Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Misconduct (10 min)), 13:35; Steve Bernier, New Jersey (Misconduct (10 min)), 13:35; David Clarkson, New Jersey (Roughing), 15:56; David Clarkson, New Jersey (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 15:56; Deryk Engelland, Pittsburgh (Roughing), 15:56; David Clarkson, New Jersey (Misconduct (10 min)), 15:56. |
