Kopecky gets first career hattrick; Pens lose to the Panthers 6-4
SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Kopecky says he enjoys doing the dirty work. He likes it even more when his effort pays off the way it did Tuesday night.
By getting in front of the net, Kopecky sparked a Florida Panthers power play that finally came to life and led the way for a 6-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kopecky had two of the Panthers’ four goals with the man advantage before completing his first career hat trick with an empty-netter. For good measure, he added an assist to tie his career high of four points.
“I probably learned from one of the best in the League,” Kopecky said, referring to former Detroit teammate Tomas Holmstrom. “It’s a fun part. Sometimes you get under other guys’ skin. Somebody’s got to do it and I love it. I’ve got no problem with it.”
Kopecky clearly had the Penguins frustrated after he scored his second goal in the second period. Pittsburgh forward Craig Adams cross-checked him in the back right after the goal, knocking Kopecky into goalie Tomas Vokoun. >>Continue Reading<<
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