Penguins- 5
Mark Letestu (Comrie, Martin) 1-8:39
Sidney Crosby (Goligoski, Malkin) 1-13:53
Evgeni Malkin (Comrie, Letestu) 1-17:03
Pascal Dupuis (Lovejoy, Crosby) 2-10:07
Kris Letang (Rupp, Adams) 2-10:32
W- Johnson (32-34)
Senators- 2
Daniel Alfredsson (Gonchar, Kovalev) 2-5:40
Chris Campoli (Spezza, Ruutu) 3-4:19
L- Elliott (17-22)
ND- Lehner (7-7)
RECAP

Game Changing Play
There was really no need to change the game because Letestu got it off to a great start with his goal in the 1st.
Grades
Offense- A Put up a 5 spot midway through the 2nd and then all they needed to do was coast the rest of the way. I'd call that a success.
Defense- A- Another really solid performance. Also it must be noted that the defensemen are becoming a key part of the offense, starting and joining rushes as well as putting shots on the net.
Johnson- B+ Another 30+ save day and now he's 4-0. He must really not like having to sit and watch Fleury play.
Powerplay- A- Wow, they looked spectacular today. An improvement from Saturday and a total 360 from Friday. So the pieces are in place, it's just a matter of consistency.
Penalty Kill- B- Ok, so they gave up 1 goal but still weren't bad overall.
3 Big Points
-So the Pens took my advice (though I'm sure I wasn't the only one giving it) in going after our old friend Sarge. He did tally up a point on Alfredsson's PP goal, but was on the ice for every single one of the Pens' goals and finished -3.
-Interesting situation forming on defense. With Orpik's return possibly pretty soon and Michalek also not too far off, the question arises as to who will sit out. Hutchinson will go back to WBS, but the 6th spot will be a contest between Lovejoy and Engelland. Lovejoy was the clear favorite for the job when the season began and he has been very solid, but Deryk has been equally solid and has also contributed to the team with his physical play and underrated fighting ability. It's a good problem to have, but nonetheless still a tough decision on the horizon for HCDB.
-Anyone saying that Sid and Geno aren't the best dual threat in hockey has obviously never watched it before. Combine this with a 3rd line on a mission and deceptively talented 4th and you have one of the most potent attacks in the NHL.
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