The Islanders’ offense was silenced as the series was tied at 1-1. Later on, the Penguins will play Game 2 in Washington.
Penguins, Bolts tie series with strong Game 2 wins
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At certain points in both games, the eventual winners were giving their playoff partners nothing to work with. Tampa Bay kept New York to just eight shots in the last two periods; the Penguins outshot the Capitals 30-10 through two.
Read Article >Penguins beat Capitals in a feisty Game 2
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThe series heads back to Pittsburgh on Monday tied at 1-1.
The first half of the game was completely dominated by the Penguins, who held a 28-10 shot advantage by the end of the second period. The Capitals had barely tested Penguins goalie Matt Murray midway through the second period.
Read Article >Brooks Orpik injures Penguins d-man with high hit
Al Bello/Getty ImagesOrpik was immediately assessed a two-minute minor for interference. Maatta required help leaving the ice and looked somewhat dazed as he headed to the locker room. He did not immediately return in the first period.
Brooks Orpik has just one suspension in his NHL career. Whether the NHL decides to take a second look at his hit from Game 2 remains to be seen, and likely won’t be announced until Sunday morning at the earliest.
Read Article >Lightning look to rebound in pivotal Game 2
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