Penguins can’t top Bruins in OT, lose 4-3 in Boston!

FAST START, NO RESULTS
The Penguins have been the victim of some odd circumstances so far this season. During the month of November, Pittsburgh has had some of its best starts to games, outchancing and outshooting nearly every opponent. But often in those games, Pittsburgh has been stymied by a hot goaltender and end up on the wrong end of the scoring.

Monday night against Boston was no different. The Penguins had a 10-1 shot lead through the opening 8:30 minutes of the contest. However, the Penguins would not register another shot for the rest of the frame and were trailing 2-0 after the opening 20 minutes.

“The first 10 minutes we had those opportunities,” Bylsma said. “I like we way we played when we came out. We had opportunities, but at the end of the period we give them two goals to get up 2-0.”

“To be down 2-0 after the start we had was tough, but we stuck with it,” Crosby said. “The start was tough. We outplayed them, they got a couple chances and scored. If we score at least one there, maybe it’s a different outcome.” >> Continue Reading <<

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Game recap
Geico Coach’s Corner
Post Game: Sidney Crosby
Post Game: Brian Gibbons
Post Game: James Neal
Photo gallery
Bruins beat Penguins, 4-3, in overtime