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Some observations after the Penguins’ practice Thursday – their first in preparation for a second-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals: — • CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Some media colleagues in Washington covering Capitals practiced described the scene as “energized” and the Caps’ room as possessing “lots of excitement.” Perhaps that is to be expected; [...]

Some observations following the Penguins’ 3-0 loss in Game 5, which cut their series lead to 3-1 against the Philadelphia Flyers in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal: — TRIB’S THREE STARS: 1 — G Martin Biron, Flyers: Don’t look now, but his series save percentage is .927 after a 28-save performance in Game 5. 2 — [...]

Some observations following the Penguins’ 6-3 loss in Game 3, which cut their series lead to 2-1 against the Philadelphia Flyers in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal: — TRIB’S THREE STARS: 1 – G Martin Biron, Flyers: He’s been the Flyers best player through three games, and in Game 3 he made several sure saves after [...]

Some observations following the Penguins’ 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead against the Philadelphia Flyers in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal: — TRIB’S THREE STARS: 1 – G Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins: A 38-save performance with at least a half-dozen jaw-droppers. 2 – RW Bill Guerin, Penguins: Two goals, including an [...]

Some observations following the Penguins’ 4-1 victory in Game 1 to take a 1-0 series lead against the Philadelphia Flyers in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal: — • FACE THE FACTS: The Penguins won 64 percent of faceoffs against the Flyers. Cs Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal combined to win 23 of 30. Interim coach Dan [...]

Some quick notes Wednesday before Game 1 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between the Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers: • Scratches: Penguins – D Philippe Boucher, and RWs Miroslav Satan and Eric Godard; Flyers – LW Riley Cote and D Luca Sbisa. • Penguins LW Chris Kunitz will play. Kunitz did not participate in the [...]