Why the 1993 loss means so much

Posted by TPB Staff on Apr 29, 2013 08:40.

At some point in the next three days -- or it's probably already happened -- someone is going to climb up on their horse and say, "1993 has nothing to do with the upcoming Pens/Isles series."

And that person will be dead-wrong.

Growing up in Pittsburgh or being a fan of Pittsburgh sports teams in the '90s carries three life-changing losses with three villians at the forefront.

1. Francisco Cabrera in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS. [ Video ]

2. Larry Brown in Super Bowl XXX. [ Vomit ]

3. David Volek. Game 7. May 14, 1993.

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Round One Playoff Schedule Released

Posted by Rick on Apr 28, 2013 23:10.

Pens-Isles begins on Wednesday at the Consol Energy Center.

#Penguins-Isles Gm 1 Wed CEC 7:30 on NBC Sports Net, 2 Fri CEC 7 on NBC Sports Net, 3 Sun noon Nassau NBC, 4 Tue 7 Nassau NBC Sports Net
— Shelly Anderson (@pgshelly) April 29, 2013

The link to the full schedule on NHL.com doesn't work right now.

Edit: Now it's up:

Speaking of things that don't work on NHL.com right now:

Nice work making the playoffs, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.

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First Round: Pittsburgh Penguins Versus New York Islanders

Posted by Rick on Apr 28, 2013 21:22.

Buckle up.

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Pensblog Podcast -- 04.28.13

Posted by TPB Staff on Apr 28, 2013 21:39.

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Pens will begin the Playoffs most likely Wednesday

Posted by TPB Staff on Apr 28, 2013 18:55.

It would have made sense for the Pens to begin the Playoffs Tuesday, but thanks to a Black Keys concert that doesn't look likely. Looking at a Wednesday-Friday schedule for Consol. Probably Sunday afternoon either in Ottawa or on the Isle.

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The playoff scenarios going into the last game of the season

Posted by TPB Staff on Apr 28, 2013 18:37.

Bruins vs. Senators will wrap up the 2013 regular season tonight. The Sporting News' @seangentille, a must-follow, breaks it down.

It will play out like this for the Pens.

If Ottawa wins, Pens vs. Isles

If Boston wins in regulation, Pens vs. Sens.

Once the game is done, playoff schedules will then be released.

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RECAP: Wow. PENS WIN.

Posted by TPB Staff on Apr 28, 2013 10:04.

Neal and his dark visor had a hat trick. Malkin put home a pretty one. Juicy had two goals.

Shit is about to get real. Ottawa/Boston Sunday night will determine the Pens' opening-round opponent. If Ottawa wins or the game reaches overtime, the Isles will be coming to CONSOL. If the Bruins win in regulation, the Senators will be coming.

Just wow. What a season.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Gameday 48 - Carolina Hurricanes

Posted by Rick on Apr 27, 2013 11:07.

Carolina Hurricanes (19-24-4) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (35-12-0)

ROOT, FS-CR - 7:30 pm/et

Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA

The last game of the regular season. You can almost taste the playoffs. Jordan Staal returns to Pittsburgh for the first time since his trade. Jokinen and Sutter are also facing their old team.

There will be approximately 203 Staals in the Carolina line-up today. It's been a pretty bad season for both Staal and the Hurricanes.

For Pittsburgh, Paul Martin and James Neal will be in the line-up. It's also "Shirts off our Backs" night.

After the break, a bunch of Jordan Staal videos because we're emotional like that.

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