Pens Weekend Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins have two very big tests this weekend starting tonight against the formidable Philadelphia Flyers and new superstar Peter Forsberg. The Flyers have not gotten off to the start that they had hoped for, just like the Penguins, notching a 1-2 record through their first 3 games. Look for young guns: Simone Gagne, Jeff Carter and Mike Richards to try and right the ship tonight. They will be backstopped by goaltender Antero Niittymaki, who has outplayed Robert Esche throughout the first week of the season.
Saturday, the Penguins meet the defending Stanley Cup Champion, Tampa Bay Lightning, in their second home game of the year. The Lightning have started the season 2-2-1 and still boast a great line-up of young scorers. They include Vincent Lecavalier, Marty St Louis, and Brad Richards. Nik Khabibulin is gone to Chicago and Jon Grahame is looking to take over the number one job.
The Penguins will have to make sure that their defense isn't as poor as it has been, or these two opponents will score many goals against them. Word is that Marc Andre Fleury may play tonight. His performance may decide his fate. He was outstanding Monday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
Saturday, the Penguins meet the defending Stanley Cup Champion, Tampa Bay Lightning, in their second home game of the year. The Lightning have started the season 2-2-1 and still boast a great line-up of young scorers. They include Vincent Lecavalier, Marty St Louis, and Brad Richards. Nik Khabibulin is gone to Chicago and Jon Grahame is looking to take over the number one job.
The Penguins will have to make sure that their defense isn't as poor as it has been, or these two opponents will score many goals against them. Word is that Marc Andre Fleury may play tonight. His performance may decide his fate. He was outstanding Monday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
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