Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel’s big night led Pittsburgh to a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4.
Penguins on the cusp of a Cup after Game 4 win
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images3. The Sharks’ defensive corps is falling apart at the worst time
It wasn’t the game-winner, but Phil Kessel connecting with Evgeni Malkin on the power play was a good sign for the weary Penguins center.
Read Article >It’s desperation time for the Sharks & more from Game 4
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesPhil! (and 3 other Penguins lessons from Game 4)
Christian Petersen/Getty Images2. The HBK line is a force to be reckoned with again
3. It doesn’t feel like the Penguins are capable of losing three straight games
Read Article >Penguins win Game 4 to put the Sharks on the ropes
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsThough the Sharks finally outshot the Penguins in the first period 8-6, the Penguins came back to hold the Sharks to no shots through the first nine minutes of the second. Pittsburgh then widened their lead to 2-0 just seconds into a power play. Malkin got his first goal of the series on a deflection at the side of the cage, as the Sharks left the dangerous Penguins forward wide-open on the chance.
Eric Fehr capped off the game for the Penguins, putting away a 2-on-1 puck top shelf after a defensive breakdown for the Sharks had the forward streaking in all alone on Jones.
Read Article >Sidney Crosby got dumped into the Sharks bench
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesVlasic was (obviously) penalized for interference. Really put Crosby in a pickle there.
Read Article >Metallica performed the National Anthem at the Stanley Cup Final!
First, they got customized Sharks jerseys in the Metallica font:
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