Pens 1 Devils 0 (SO)

Both definitions work as the Devils have offended hockey fans everywhere

Coming off of an exciting shootout win over Philadelphia the night before, Pens fans were excited and ready to go for their Friday night matchup at home against New Jersey.  After the first period, everyone had to be prodded awake.  The Penguins and Devils combined for 5 shots in the first period (Pittsburgh winning that battle, 3-2).  The first shot wasn't even recorded until 10 minutes into the period.

The second period was a much quicker period but still resulted in 0's for both sides.  The Devils had 2 powerplays, which resulted in more Penguins chances than for the Devils.  Meanwhile, the Penguins also had a powerplay but did not do much on it.  The Penguins generally dominated play throughout the period, but could not beat Martin Brodeur.  Brodeur made some impressive saves, especially on a tip in attempt by Max Talbot from the crease.

Frantic back and forth play continued into the third period.  The Penguins survived 2 big penalty kills late in the period to send the game to overtime for the third game in a row.  Overtime was dominated by the Penguins for the 2nd night in a row, but Martin Brodeur and his trusty crossbar were up to the task.  Alex Kovalev put a strong backhander past Brodeur that dinged off the crossbar.  Minutes later, Paul Martin had a fantastic redirection that Brodeur got his right pad on.  It was time for the Penguins to go to a shootout for the 3rd game in a row.

The Penguins decided to go first.  Kris Letang had Brodeur beat with a deke, but rang it off the crossbar with the first shot.  Fleury then stoned Brian Rolston to keep it tied after one round.  Kovalev started the 2nd round with a quick shot that was stopped by Brodeur.  Kovalchuk followed that up by taking a similar quick shot which was stopped by Fleury.  James Neal finally put one past Brodeur by patiently waiting until Brodeur went down and roofing it under the crossbar.  Patrick Elias was then stopped by Fleury for a PENS WIN!

You know what he ate this morning

3 Stars:
#3 - Neal
#2 - Brodeur
#1 - Fleury



Notes/Thoughts:
- Fleury has 4 shutouts on March 25th.  Two of those are against New Jersey.

- After a horrendously boring first period, it was nice to see real hockey after that.

- That's pretty much it, it's hard to recap a 0-0 shootout win.  WOOO PENS!!