Gameday 10 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
New Jersey Devils (3-1-1) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2-2) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA This is the first game against an Atlantic Division team this season so that should bring the hate levels up a bit. Somehow the Devils have only played five games so far. Paul Martin hasn't scored in like two million games. Maybe he'll get one against his former team. … Link
Devils at Penguins – 10-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Ignoring all political overtones, we can’t say it any better: -This was the entrance to the Occupy Pittsburgh movement in Mellon Square. -It’s a wonderful mid-fall day in Pittsburgh. It’s sunny, brisk and just pleasant overall for mid-October. … See more here
Crosby continues to look for more contact (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby all but said Saturday he’s not yet close to returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup. … Go here to read the rest
Malkin out; Devils’ lines – 10-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will once again be without the services of center Evgeni Malkin who will miss his seventh game of the season due to soreness in his surgically repaired right knee (PG+). In three games this season, he has four points (one goal, three assists). The Pengu … … Read this article
Twitter Contest: New Jersey 10.22 Source: The Pensblog
You are picking the time and period of the game-winning goal. Send your guess to @pensblog and tag the tweet # OccupyCEC Example: @pensblog 11:34, 2nd period # OccupyCEC — If the game ends in a shootout, contest will revert to the time of the game-tying goal. … Follow this link
RINKO: Saturday Night Live, $200 In Play Source: The Pensblog
Some early games on the NHL schedule for today, so the deadline to get your roster in for our Saturday Night Live game is 4pm today! $5 entry fee, $200 in guaranteed prizes, and points from this game will count towards the overall leaderboard . Why should you care about the leaderboard ? Because the top 5 scores at the end of March will receive $400 cash! Sign up for Saturday night live here: http:// sportsfantology.com / play/ viewgame /145/ If you have any suggestions, please let us know … The rest is here
Brendan Shanahan and the hunt for repeat offenders (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Shea Weber might owe Alain Vigneault a holiday card. … Read more here
Twenty Years Later: Blackhawks 4, Penguins 4 – 10-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. … Read this article
Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (10/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here
Video: Verizon Game Day Report (10/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Click here to view video
Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch here
Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (10/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video
Pre-Game Buzz: Bylsma rules out Malkin for tonight’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens – Devils Morning Skate Buzz Evgeni Malkin participated in today’s morning skate but will be held out for the fifth straight game, head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed this morning. It’s a decision I’d call a smart one … Continued here
Penguins Report: Game Day vs. New Jersey Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:33 AM: Pens lines from the morning skate… Kunitz-Staal-Dupuis Sullivan-Park-Neal Cooke-Vitale-Asham MacIntyre-Jeffrey-Adams Letestu-Crosby-Malkin The seven defensemen worked in rotation. … Link
About the Devils – 10-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. … See more here
A defensive decision is coming for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ top seven defensemen are slated to be available for the first time all season, which means one of them likely won’t play against New Jersey. … More here
Malkin is possibility for Penguins vs. Devils Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin, who hasn’t suited up since Oct. 13 because of lingering issues with his surgically repaired right knee, took part in a lengthy practice Friday. … The rest is here
Empty Netter Assists – 10-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Do yourself a favor and read this excellent story by Mike Colligan of The Hockey Writers analyzing the statistical imput behind James Neal’s (above) fast start . -Dan Bylsma speaks: 129596 -Brooks Orpik speaks: 129595 -The Pensblog wonders why Consol Energy Center … See more here
Vitale is stressed, but not in hockey Source: Post Gazette
Penguins rookie center Joe Vitale is a bit on edge these days. He is anxious about upcoming games, including one tonight … Link
Malkin practices, but will he play tonight vs. Devils? Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin returned to practice Friday at Consol Energy Center and has not been ruled out of a home game tonight against New Jersey. … See more here
Devils tumble in shootout Source: Post Gazette
Michal Handzus and Ryane Clowe scored shootout goals as the San Jose Sharks celebrated captain Joe Thornton’s 1,000th NHL game Friday night with a 4-3 victory against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. … Read the rest here
Pittsburgh Penguins: James Neal Needs to Stay Hot in Contract Year Source: Bleacher Report
By now, every Pittsburgh Penguins fan knows the story of winger James Neal . Neal was traded to the Penguins from the Dallas Stars last season in a deal that also brought defenseman Matt Niskanen to Pittsburgh. … See the article here
LINK CITY: Neal’s Quick Start, Joe Morrow Vid Source: The Pensblog
Same old same. Malkin and Crosby worked out again … Go here to read the rest
Penguins vs. Devils Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 5-2-2-12 Home: 2-1-1-5 Road: 3-1-1-7 WHEN: Oct. 22, 2011 – 7:00 p… … Continue reading here
Tags: Brooks Orpik, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Paul Martin, Sidney Crosby, Steve Mears
