Scifo on the Pens – Crosby snaps out of playoff slump, scores OT winner to even series against Lightning

By Dan Scifo From the Point Contributor PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby picked an opportune time to snap out of a playoff slump. Crosby scored 40 seconds into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series Monday at Consol Energy Center….

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Scifo on the Pens – Hornqvist wins it in OT for Penguins, puts Capitals on brink of elimination

By Dan Scifo From the Point Contributor PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward Patric Hornqvist couldn’t wait to put the puck on net, and for good reason. His quick flick of the wrist has the Penguins one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals, and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Washington Capitals on the brink…

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Scifo on the Pens – Pens break out of early funk, rally past Sabres in shootout

By Dan Scifo From the Point Contributor PITTSBURGH – Two short-handed goals scored on the same penalty allowed the Pittsburgh Penguins break out of another early funk and ultimately pick up another win. Kris Letang and Phil Kessel scored in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins fell behind early before holding off the Buffalo Sabres…

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Scifo on the Pens – Penguins skate past Capitals for sixth straight win

By Dan Scifo From the Point Contributor PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have clearly defined speed as their identity and competitive advantage. And when the Washington Capitals upped the physicality, the Penguins weren’t deterred. It helped Pittsburgh cap its best weekend of the season with significant back-to-back victories as the Penguins routed the NHL’s best…

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