Pens Home Opener Tonight

After watching so many opening ceremonies during their Western Canada trip, the Pens will actually be able to take part in their own home opener ceremonies. There's nothing quite like having that first home game and hearing the excitement of the home crowd.
The Pens play host to the Florida Panthers tonight. Remember, if you are attending the game, you are asked to be in your seats by 7:20!

The season started days ago, but now there will be hockey in the city of Pittsburgh and now that they're home, the season truly gets underway for the Pens.

Pens conclude season-opening road trip.

The Pens have concluded their season-opening road trip and earned 5 out of a possible 6 points. That's not too bad and I will take it. Yes, it would have been nice to see the Pens win in the shootout last night against the Oilers, but they got a point. Last night, the Pens were without Evgeni Malkin. He left the game against Calgary the night before early and sat out last night's game.
Brent Johnson looked sharp most of the game in net and then stumbled a bit in the shootout, but he played better than most back-up goalies out there.
The Pens had some chances on the power play last night that just came up short and could have been a difference maker in the game, including a 5-minute major where the Pens failed to capitalize on.

However, I am still pleased with many things from this road trip and can not wait for the Pens to be back home and have their home opener tomorrow night against the Florida Panthers. It will finally be a hockey night IN Pittsburgh tomorrow.




Short and sweet blog post, just what my best friend and blog reader asked for!