Pens recall Simon Despres and Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre
The Pens call up defensemen Simon Despres and Brian Strait from the minors. Does this mean star player Kris Letang could be hurt?
| Final - 3.25.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Stories
Sidney Crosby dummies Marek Zidlicky (twice) (GIF)
Twice last game, Sidney Crosby skated backwards and around Marek Zidlicky and received a pass to generate breakaways, one of which resulted in a goal.
Bounce back- Crosby, Malkin each tally goal & assist in 5-2 win over New Jersey
The Pittsburgh Penguins roll to a 5-2 win over the Devils on the strength of their top two players, Sidney crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Game 76 Preview: New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins
Tonight, the New Jersey Devils will face the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final time this season. This preview goes over the Devils' new lines with the return of Travis Zajac and points out the particulars on the Penguins among other observations.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - Chris Kunitz (23), from Evgeni Malkin at 1:04. 2, New Jersey Goal - Zach Parise (30), unassisted at 5:10. 3, Pittsburgh Goal - Jordan Staal (23), from Matt Cooke at 19:04. Penalties - James Neal, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 9:36. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Pascal Dupuis (23), from Sidney Crosby and Craig Adams at 15:34. Penalties - Travis Zajac, New Jersey (Slashing), 12:13; Andy Greene, New Jersey (Slashing), 14:06; Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 14:06. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, New Jersey Goal - Ilya Kovalchuk (32), from Travis Zajac and Alexei Ponikarovsky at 3:37. 6, Pittsburgh Goal - Sidney Crosby (4), from Zbynek Michalek and Pascal Dupuis at 4:55. 7, Pittsburgh Empty Net Goal - Evgeni Malkin (46), from Jordan Staal and Chris Kunitz at 18:28. Penalties - Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Tripping), 5:30; Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh (Interference), 11:20; Petr Sykora, New Jersey (Hi-sticking), 19:20; Martin Brodeur, New Jersey (Delaying Game-Ill. play goalie), 19:58. |
Shots on Goal:
New Jersey 11 + 13 + 10 = 34.
Pittsburgh 14 + 9 + 5 = 28.
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 0-2. Pittsburgh 0-4.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 4-27-.852. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-34-.941.
Referees: Justin StPierre, Stephen Walkom
Linesmen: Shane Heyer, Steve Miller
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 0-2. Pittsburgh 0-4.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 4-27-.852. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-34-.941.
Referees: Justin StPierre, Stephen Walkom
Linesmen: Shane Heyer, Steve Miller
