Chirps from Center Ice

Another quick rapid recap on this work / school night. The Penguins hosted the Bears tonight and scored three third period goals and won 5-3.

Another closely contested game here, tied 2-2 going into the third period.

Bears were sloppy with three too many men on the ice calls. The third one cost them because they were down late and were trying to get starter Philipp Grubauer off but instead were nabbed for too many.

Strong games by Megna 1-1-2, Kostopoulos 1-1-2, Goers 1-1-2 and Sheary 1-1-2. Adam Payerl had two assists. Secondary scoring was there.

Danny Syvret debuted on the third pairing with Nick D’Agostino.

Pens close to three on the Bears. Hershey plays Friday in Binghamton while the Pens rematch against the Bears Saturday.

Full recap coming in about an hour or so. Just something quick for those who weren’t at the game that wanted to pop in quick to see who won. Wait up, or go to bed, the full recap will be there in the morning for you.

Let’s Go Pens!!!

Theres a bunch of snow on the ground as I head out of the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza after watching the Penguins beat the Bruins by a score of 2-0.

Matt Murray had a 22 save shutout, his AHL leading seventh of the season. This pulls him into a tie with ex-Penguin Brad Thiessen for most in a season.

Scott Wilson scored a power play goal in the second which broke a scoreless deadlock between the two teams. Conor Sheary netted an empty net goal in the final minute of play.

Pens did a great job of containing Providence’s speedy forwards all night and blocking shots and passes. A team effort if there ever was one.

Scores that matter elsewhere: BRI 3 @ HER 4 – Bears stay five up on the Pens for the division / Hartford and Lehigh Valley are in overtime / NOR 3 @ WOR 4 – Worcester should leap Providence for seventh / POR 3 @ SPR 2 – Pirates are the 9 seed and Springy was the 5 seed coming into tonight.

Full recap later on once I negotiate through the snow. This is here to get you what you need to know at a reasonable time after the game.

Let’s Go Pens!