Pens Take Game Two

The Penguins took a two-game lead over the Flyers last night.  Another hard-fought over, and another 2-0 series lead in the Conference Finals.

Before any of the goal scoring started, Scottie Upshall and Tyler Kennedy got the crowd going by dropping the gloves off of a faceoff.  It was an entertaining scrap which left the fans in a frenzy.

Georges Laraque started the play that broke the 2-2 tie in the third period.  After a quick shot towards the net, Gary Roberts dished it right off to Maxime Talbot, who put it home for the game-winner.

No suspensions

Mike Ribeiro was not suspended for his hack at Chris Osgood Saturday.

However, both Ribeiro and Osgood were fined, as was Steve Ott for his actions against Kris Draper.

Worlds get fiesty

Ilya Kovalchuk and Anton Stralman were roughing it up Saturday, but it was David Backes and Anssi Salmela who really went at it yesterday.  The USA-Finland game was horribly officiated (the side of the net?  really?), and it led to things getting chippy.  By the end, Backes and Salmela had gloves off and were swinging.  The two are now automatically suspended each team’s next game.

US fans can watch the Worlds over at WCSN.

Videos added

Scottie Upshall vs Tyler Kennedy May 11, 2008
Anssi Salmela vs David Backes May 11, 2008

Today’s NHL game

Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars 8:00 PM ET

Some reads

Dallas Stars think return home will provide lift
Wings hit, just aren’t hitting back
Red Wings plan to keep their cool in Game 3
Flyers’ Coburn struck in face by puck, leaves game
Hossa pays off in spades
Canadians admire Latvia’s lovable fans
$ather’s Hard Line on Avery Will Cost Rangers
Basketball vs. hockey playoffs? It’s no contest
Co-owner: Waddell hasn’t been asked to step down
A Net Loss For Washington
Thomas: U.S. teeming with talent
Goalie feels a little tender