SB Nation Pittsburgh - Penguins Vs. Senators: Ottawa All Over Penguins, Beats Pittsburgh 8-4https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48827/pitt-fv.png2012-03-24T22:02:43-04:00http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26644492012-03-24T22:02:43-04:002012-03-24T22:02:43-04:00Penguins Vs. Senators: Pittsburgh Misses A Chance To Take Eastern Conference Lead As Ottawa Wins, 8-4
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> missed a chance to pass the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/">New York Rangers</a> for the lead in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference Saturday night, as they fell to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Ottawa Senators</a> 8-4.</p>
<p>Pittsburgh trailed 5-3 after 40 minutes, but cut the deficit to 5-4 when <span>Sidney Crosby</span> scored his third goal of the year 11:43 into the third period. However, from there, the Senators re-assumed control of the game as <span>Jason Spezza</span> made the score 6-4 with his 31st of the season at the 13:16 mark. <span>Daniel Alfredsson</span>, Ottawa's only multiple-goal scorer on the evening, made it 7-4 at the 17:05 mark before <span>Colin Greening</span> finished the scoring with 1:52 left. </p>
<p>With the loss, the Penguins fell three points behind the New York Rangers in the race for top spot in the Atlantic Division as the Rangers defeated Toronto 4-3 in a shootout. Meanwhile, Ottawa moved just one point behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Boston Bruins</a> for first place in the Northeast Division, though the Bruins now have three games in hand.</p>
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https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/pittsburgh-penguins/2012/3/24/2900603/penguins-senators-3rd-period-recap-final-sidney-crosbySamuel Chamberlain2012-03-24T20:59:40-04:002012-03-24T20:59:40-04:00Penguins Vs. Senators: Ottawa Explodes In 2nd Period, Takes 5-3 Lead
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Ottawa Senators</a> have combined for five goals in a high-scoring second period at Scotiabank Place. With 40 minutes gone, it's the home team with a 5-3 lead.</p>
<p>Trailing 2-1 after the first period, Ottawa tied the game, 2-2 just 33 seconds into the period as <span>Sergei Gonchar</span> scored his fourth goal of the year. Then, the Senators struck for two goals just 36 seconds apart to take a 4-2 lead. The first goal, at 7:05 of the period, was <span>Chris Phillips</span>' fifth of the year and came while <span>Matt Cooke</span> was serving a two-minute penalty for goalie interference. <span>Kyle Turris</span> made the score 4-2 with his ninth goal of the year.</p>
<p>Pittsburgh cut their deficit back to 4-3 as <span>Tyler Kennedy</span> potted his ninth of the season. But Ottawa wasn't finished, and the Senators' longtime captain <span>Daniel Alfredsson</span> scored his 23rd goal of the year with 3:53 left in the period while teammate <span>Jason Spezza</span> was serving a two-minute tripping penalty.</p>
<p><span>Craig Anderson</span> relieved <span>Ben Bishop</span> in net for Ottawa with 9:43 to go in the second period after Ottawa's starting netminder <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=623906">left the game</a> with a lower-body injury.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Penguins, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pensburgh.com/">PensBurgh</a>. For more on the Senators, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silversevensens.com/">Silver Seven</a>. For the latest news and notes from around the NHL, visit </i><a href="../../../nhl">SB Nation's NHL hub</a><i>.</i></p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/pittsburgh-penguins/2012/3/24/2900514/penguins-senators-score-update-second-periodSamuel Chamberlain2012-03-24T19:56:26-04:002012-03-24T19:56:26-04:00Penguins Vs. Senators: Matt Cooke's Two Goals Have Pittsburgh Up 2-1 After 20 Minutes
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<p><span>Matt Cooke</span> has scored his 18th and 19th goals of the season as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> have taken a 2-1 lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Ottawa Senators</a> after one period at Scotiabank Place.</p>
<p><span>Milan Michalek</span> gave Ottawa a 1-0 lead at the 9:06 mark of the first period with his 33rd goal of the season. But Cooke drew the Penguins even just 40 seconds later, with an assist from Derek Engelland. Cooke gave the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Panthers</a> a 2-1 lead at the 13:01 mark of the first period, scoring his second of the night with assists from <span>Sidney Crosby</span> and <span>Paul Martin</span>.</p>
<p>Pittsburgh outshot Ottawa 15-10 in the first period, with <span>Brad Thiessen</span> stopping nine shots for the Penuins and <span>Ben Bishop</span> making 13 saves for Ottawa.</p>
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<p><i>For more on the Penguins, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pensburgh.com/">PensBurgh</a>. For more on the Senators, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silversevensens.com/">Silver Seven</a>. For the latest news and notes from around the NHL, visit </i><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl">SB Nation's NHL hub</a><i>.</i></p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/pittsburgh-penguins/2012/3/24/2900415/penguins-vs-senators-score-update-game-recap-Samuel Chamberlain2012-03-24T12:59:27-04:002012-03-24T12:59:27-04:00Penguins Vs. Senators Preview: Pittsburgh Looks To Knock Off Struggling Ottawa
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<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night at Scotiabank Place.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> travel to Ottawa to play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Senators</a> tonight in a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions. The Penguins are the hottest team in hockey. Pittsburgh has won 13 of their last 14 games and has been revitalized both by the return of star center <span>Sidney Crosby</span> and the inspired play of <span>Evgeni Malkin</span>.</p>
<p>Malkin has been a terror on opposing teams lately. During Pittsburgh's 13-0-1 streak, the center has 13 goals and 11 assists. Crosby has been good too, though he's yet to score a goal since his return to the ice from a concussion.</p>
<p>Ottawa is struggling. The Senators have lost five of their last six games, and were defeated 5-1 by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/">Montreal Canadiens</a> on Friday.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/PensInsideScoop/status/183586121014452224">According to a report</a>, <span>Brad Thiessen</span> will start in goal for the Pens tonight.</p>
<p><b>Game date/time: </b>Saturday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Scotiabank Place, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada</p>
<p><b>TV: </b>CBC, ROOT(HD)</p>
<p><i>For more on the Penguins, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pensburgh.com/">PensBurgh</a>. For more on the Senators, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silversevensens.com/">Silver Seven</a>.</i></p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/pittsburgh-penguins/2012/3/24/2899665/penguins-vs-senators-previewRicky O'Donnell