Penguins Vs. Blues: Controversial Hit Overshadows Thrilling Game
The Blues and Penguins put on a fantastic game, but Matt Cooke's dirty hit to Barret Jackman may be what gets this game attention from the rest of the NHL.
| Final - 1.24.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| St. Louis Blues | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| St. Louis | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Vladimir Sobotka, St. Louis (Roughing), 7:10; Matt Niskanen, Pittsburgh (Cross checking), 9:09; David Perron, St. Louis (Slashing), 11:33; James Neal, Pittsburgh (Diving), 11:33; Matt D`Agostini, St. Louis (Hi-sticking), 16:38. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - James Neal (27), from Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz at 3:26. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Steve Sullivan (9), from Deryk Engelland and Matt Cooke at 12:16. 3, St Louis Goal - Patrik Berglund (11), from Chris Stewart and Jamie Langenbrunner at 15:16. Penalties - David Backes, St. Louis (Holding), 1:37; Steve MacIntyre, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 5:33. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, St Louis Short-Handed Goal - Patrik Berglund (12), unassisted at 5:04. Penalties - Vladimir Sobotka, St. Louis (Hi-sticking), 3:37; Kris Letang, Pittsburgh (PS-Hooking on breakaway), 5:04; Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh (Boarding), 18:41. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
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Shots on Goal:
Pittsburgh 12 + 10 + 14 + 3 = 39.
St. Louis 12 + 7 + 10 + 5 = 34.
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 1-4. St. Louis 0-3.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-34-.941. St. Louis, Brian Elliott 2-39-.949.
Referees: Kevin Pollock, Gord Dwyer
Linesmen: Tim Nowak, David Brisebois
Power Play Conversion: Pittsburgh 1-4. St. Louis 0-3.
Goaltenders: Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 2-34-.941. St. Louis, Brian Elliott 2-39-.949.
Referees: Kevin Pollock, Gord Dwyer
Linesmen: Tim Nowak, David Brisebois
