Pittsburgh Dominates Carolina in Game 3
May 24, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Scores
The Pittsburgh Penguins skated away with a massive 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 last night and has placed them just one win from clinching the 2009 Eastern Conference Final. However, if the past two series are any indication, the Carolina Hurricanes shouldn’t be considered defeated just yet.
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Pens captain, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin were again HUGE for their team. Thinking back to last year, I believe that a major factor in their loss was the fact that Malkin just didn’t seem able to deliver. This is, of course, a new season and it’s amazing to see what a difference a year can make. “Sid and Geno, they bring their level and they make everybody better,” right-winger Bill Guerin said. “Everyone’s talent level goes up. That’s what they do for us.” I would be inclined to agree considering how well this series has gone for the Penguins.
Carolina goaltender, Cam Ward, had another rough night since Pittsburgh outshot his team 40-34. He was able to turn away 34 shots but it just wasn’t enough. His counterpart, Marc-Andre Fleury, made 32 saves.
If they can complete the sweep on Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins will become the Eastern Conference champions for the second year in a row (they lost to the Detroit Red Wings in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final).
