Penguins
Senators exude confidence after stirring Game 3 victory
By Tim BainesOTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators were 28.6 seconds away from being buried — as in stick a fork in them, they’re done. Now, a day after somehow, some way pulling off a stunning 2-1 double-overtime win over the Penguins on …
Penguins’ breakdown on Alfredsson goal changes series
By Rob Rossi 12:25 a.m.OTTAWA — Chris Kunitz would just as soon see The Breakdown become a footnote in the story of the 2013 Penguins. On Monday, though, neither …
Penguins Insider: Players’ focus in right place
By Rob Rossi 12:25 a.m.OTTAWA — Brooks Orpik is focused on the lead up to a letdown. Orpik said Monday he did not anticipate overcoming a Game 3 loss that featured a shocking end to regulation — Ottawa’s Daniel Alfredsson scored with 29 seconds …
Kovacevic: Why did Pens even get Iginla?
By Dejan Kovacevic 12:59 a.m.OTTAWA — When the Penguins’ line of Jarome Iginla, Evgeni Malkin and James Neal broached the boards for the first time Sunday night, that actually …
Cooke has been steadying force for Penguins in playoffs
By Josh Yohe 12:34 a.m.OTTAWA — In the moments following Ottawa’s punch-to-the-gut, double-overtime victory against the Penguins on Sunday night, left wing Matt Cooke looked unflappable while standing in …
Penguins notebook: Jokinen’s faceoff skills may be needed
By Josh YoheJokinen could help on faceoffs OTTAWA — The Penguins have won only 45 percent of their faceoffs against the Ottawa Senators through three games in the best-of-seven series. Center Jussi Jokinen might be called upon to improve that percentage when …
Blowing late lead not a good sign for Penguins
By Rob RossiOTTAWA — History is now against the Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Their loss to the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place on Sunday night marked only the second time in NHL history that a club has failed to protect …
Senators notebook: MacLean impressed by Ottawa fans
By Tim BainesOttawa Senators coach Paul MacLean’s NHL playing days had stops in Winnipeg, Detroit and St. Louis. Detroit, often called Hockeytown, is among his coaching stops. MacLean said the enthusiasm of Ottawa fans takes a backseat to nobody. “The fans are …
Penguins blow late lead, fall to Senators in 2OT
By Rob RossiOTTAWA — Daniel Alfredsson changed the conversation Sunday night. His Ottawa Senators will not be swept from the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, …
Goalie Anderson stands tall in Senators’ victory over Penguins
By Josh YoheOTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are alive in this series. More concerning for the Penguins is that Ottawa’s goalie is alive and well. The Penguins …
Spezza gets back on ice for Senators
By Tim BainesOTTAWA — Nearly four months of wondering when he would play hockey again ended for Jason Spezza on Sunday night. Sidelined by Feb. 1 surgery …
Kovacevic: It doesn’t have to be this hard
By Dejan KovacevicOTTAWA — Even at the end, it’s hard. After the two-month run, after all the bumps, bruises and butt-ends to the sternum, they wheel the …
Senators notebook: Big cheers for little hero Pageau
By Tim BainesBig cheers for little hero Ottawa fans keep chanting his name (“Pageau, Pageau, Pageau” to the tune of “Ole, Ole, Ole”). Jean-Gabriel Pageau has become a local hero. From neighboring Gatineau, Pageau stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 163 pounds. He got …
Penguins notebook: Vitale a no-go
By Rob RossiCenter Joe Vitale did not play in Game 3 at Ottawa on Sunday. Coach Dan Bylsma said before the contest that Vitale was not available but declined to elaborate. The Penguins’ policy, enacted for the playoffs, is not to address …
Penguins’ Dupuis earns teammates’ respect with consistent play
By Kevin GormanWhere Sidney Crosby has been the heart, Marc-Andre Fleury the soul and Brooks Orpik the conscience of the core of these Penguins, Pascal Dupuis doesn’t …
Rossi: Late-game moves pay off
By Rob RossiBrandon Sutter is not alone. Most of the Penguins expect the Ottawa Senators to reach deep in Game 3 of a second-round Stanley Cup playoff …
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NHL
Red Wings take 2-1 series lead over Blackhawks
By The Associated PressDETROIT — Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period, and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-1, on Monday night …
