Malkin Gets Hat Trick, Penguins Win 7-4
May 22, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Carolina Hurricanes, Highlights, NHL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Penguins
Last night’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes began and ended with a lot of intensity. It was a bit of a busy day for me so I thought I’d put the game on while I got dinner ready and I could barely believe that, in the first 20 minutes, five goals were scored. In the end, that first period was the one that made the most sense since things got downright crazy after the break.
Throughout the second and third periods, 16 penalties were called including a 10 minute match penalty for Carolina’s Ryan Bayda, …read more
Detroit and Carolina in Conference Finals
May 15, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings eliminated the Anaheim Ducks last night and it really was a battle to the finish. With a final score of 4-3, it wasn’t exactly a runaway victory. Still the 2008 Stanley Cup Champions have advanced to the next round and it should be interesting to see this well-oiled team comprised of many veterans face off against the youth and vigor of the Chicago Blackhawks.
For the first time in the postseason last night, Jonas Hiller showed how human he really is. He got knocked in the net and, as if that wasn’t bad enough, his helmet …read more
