Penguins-Rangers: Pittsburgh Blows Two-Goal Lead En Route to Shootout Loss

To try and recap everything that happened in this game would be quite a daunting task. The PensBlog will probably do a solid job at it, so go there for the full recap. Despite the Pens blowing a two - goal lead, this game was actually one of the better games to watch this season. If you are a casual hockey fan, you were probably ready to shoot yourself, but if not, you probably enjoyed it. Both teams played a tight-checking game, and the Rangers finished off their checks every chance they got.   Recap The Rags came out pissed off in the first period. They just got shut out by the Florida Panthers, so it was to be expected coming into this game. The Blueshirts were all over the ice in the first period, finishing off checks like it was their job. Then again, it kind of is. The Pens held their ground through the onslaught of blue jerseys flying at them from all angles during the first period. Despite the Rangers trying to inflict carnage on every inch of the ice, the Pens actually ... (link)