Here we go.

The annual March craziness. 3-0 in March.

4-game winning streak stretching back to pre-Olympics.

But another streak was snapped.

Malkin's point streak ends at 15 games.

That's bad for Malkin, but good news for the Penguins.

The more goals they score without Malkin and Sid involved, the better.

And that isn't to say Crosby wasn't involved in this one.

2 goals, 1 assist.

But the only thing we care about is the Poni Express getting on the board. Poni's importance to the Pens is going to be paramount, and he got off to a solid start. Very impressed by him in his own zone.

Pens hosting the Bruins on Sunday.

We refuse to talk about the Penguins being atop the Atlantic.

Still waiting for the Devils to catch up in games-played.

Listen to the game at [WXDX]

Ponikarovsky's debut.

We love Youtube comments:

55 shots? Jesus. Franchise record.

And that's with the Pens missing TWO of their top-6 forwards.

[Huge thanks to Bobby T for the video.

How about that dude walking out as the video starts.]

Doesn't matter how many times you see it, watching the Pens win a game in OT will never get old. Especially a hard-fought game against a dirtbag Rangers team that doesn't even belong on the same ice as the world champs.

Not sure if it is just the post-deadline hype lingering or the fact that we all know the playoffs are coming, but we're finally exhaling this bated breath we've held in all season. We aren't getting spoiled and only getting pumped about the Pens once the calendar turns to March, but there seems to be a hop in Pens fans' steps recently. A two-goal comeback in MSG only takes that to another level.

This game should not have been close.

MAF gave up four goals on 12 shots?

After that, the Rangers got 4 shots.

We read somewhere that Johnson's 4-save masterpiece was one of the lowest save totals for a winning goalie in a long-ass time. Wish we had more resources than Google for that. We refuse to look into using Elias Stats Bureau, 'cause we hate Patrick Elias.

Malkin had unlimited shots. Malkin has 15-game point streak. Rob Rossi sucks.

Jordan Staal has offically launched into "awwww shit" mode.

The Pens' last three March records have been insane, and they are already off to a good start.

Big time weekend ahead.

The Poni Express will be arriving at Steel Plaza at 1:00pm tomorrow.

Speaking of Poni, check out how the Pens are welcoming him to town:

BiggJohn posted this in the comments.

That's pure class.

You see that, and you're ready to run through a wall.

There was a billboard for Leopold, too.

And apparently A.O. has graduated from pushing camera-wielding women to shooting people.

Never mind. It wasn't him. Caps won last night.

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Listen to the game at [WXDX]

Watch the game at T.G.I. Friday's at the Waterfront.

The game is on FSN in Pittsburgh and Versus nationally.

NHL GameCenter has a free preview.

Ponikarovsky will not be available tonight.

"I am pretty happy with the trade and where I am coming to."

-- Alexei Ponikarovsky

Luca Caputi is also very happy becoming a Leaf.

According to Empty Netters, Mark Eaton is questionable for tonight's game.