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2008 STANLEY CUP FINAL
 
 
  Time (ET)
#2 (East)
vs. #1 (West)
Sat., May 24 8:00 p.m. Pittsburgh 0 Detroit 4
Mon., May 26 8:00 p.m. Pittsburgh 0 Detroit 3
Wed., May 28 8:00 p.m. Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 3
Sat., May 31 8:00 p.m. Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 1
Mon., Jun 2 8:00 p.m. Pittsburgh 4 Detroit 3
Wed., Jun 4 8:00 p.m. Detroit 3 Pittsburgh 2
     
 

2008 EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

 

THURSDAY JUNE 5, 2008
Articles   Media
 Happy days ahead for disappointed Penguins - (nhl.com)   Therrien Postgame Presser 6/4
Notebook: Young Pens Gain Experience - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Postgame Locker 6/4
 Pens' Season A Big Success Despite Loss - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
 Broken noses a Malone family badge - (nhl.com)    
 Bumps in the road nothing new to Penguins - (nhl.com)    
Game 6: Pens reach end of the line - (Tribune-Review)    
Penguins go down fighting - (Tribune-Review)    
Squandered opportunities doom Penguins - (Tribune-Review)    
Lemieux shares pain of vanquished Penguins - (Tribune-Review)    
     
WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2008
Articles   Media
Gonchar, Malone expected to play in Game 6 - (nhl.com)
   
Game 6: Take a walk on the wild side - (nhl.com)     Trib In The Lockerroom 6/4
Fleury impresses in breakthrough season - (nhl.com)   Post Skate Locker Room 6/4
Wings try again to close out Penguins - (nhl.com)   Sidney Crosby Presser 6/4
Tired Pens, Wings ready for Game 6 tonight - (Tribune-Review)     Therrien Presser 6/4
Pens' Fleury flourishes under pressure - (Tribune-Review)     In The Box with Jordan Staal
Pens’ effort one for the ages - (Tribune-Review)     Game 5 Mic'd Up
Crushing loss could take toll on Red Wings - (Tribune-Review)    
Remembering Pittsburgh's best OT sports wins - (Tribune-Review)    
     
TUESDAY JUNE 3, 2008
Articles   Media
Notebook: Talbot Takes On New Role - (pittsburghpenguins.com)
  Crosby/Talbot 6/3
Pens Turn Focus To Game 6 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)     Coach Therrien 6/3
Game 6 Tickets On Sale At 10AM - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Fleury/Sykora 6/3
Fleury Shines For Pens In Game 5 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Pens Practice 6/3
Fleury comes up with a gem when needed most - (nhl.com)   Postgame Locker Room
Sykora calls the shot heard 'round Game 5 - (nhl.com)   Crosby/Sykora Postgame
Hossa's playoff performance silencing critics - (nhl.com)   Game 5 Highlights
Sykora calls the shot heard 'round Game 5 - (nhl.com)   Game 5 Photo Gallery
Inside the Numbers - (nhl.com)   Game 5 Hotline Show
 Penguins force Game 6 with 4-3 3OT win - (Tribune-Review)    Game 5 Mike Lange
Medical research gets cupfuls of aid from Lemieux Foundation - (Tribune-Review)   Game 5 Rink Rat Report

Penguins aren't history yet - (Tribune-Review)   Game 5 Pregame Report
Wings headed back to Pittsburgh  - (Tribune-Review)   Crosby/Sykora Presser 6/2
    Postgame Locker Room 6/2


   
     
     
MONDAY JUNE 2, 2008
Articles   Media
Pens Recall Alex Goligoski - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Hossa/Staal Detroit Presser 6/1
Penguins still believe Final isn't over - (nhl.com)   Sydor Detroit Presser 6/1
And the fourth shall make you first - (nhl.com)   Therrien Detroit Presser 6/1
Penguins Illustrated: winners - (Tribune-Review)   Pregame Locker Room Report
Penguins running out of time - (Tribune-Review)   Steigy's Storyline 6/2
Penguins role players watch, wait - (Tribune-Review)   Crosby Pregame Presser 6/2 
Holland's faith in Babcock pays off - (Tribune-Review)   Therrien Pregame Presser 6/2
    Raw Practice Footage 6/2
     
SUNDAY JUNE 1, 2008
Articles   Media
Malkin wonders where the goals have gone - (nhl.com)   Game 4 Photo Gallery
When chips were down, Red Wings raised the stakes - (nhl.com)   5/31 Penguins Hotline
Game 4 postgame quotes: Michel Therrien - (nhl.com)   5/31 Crash The Net
Game 4 postgame quotes: Sidney Crosby - (nhl.com)   5/31 Rink Rat Report
Notebook: Pens Keep Right Outlook- (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Therrien Postgame
Pens Focus On Winning Game 5 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Game 4 Wrap & Interviews
Red Wings one win away from clinching Stanley Cup - (Tribune-Review)     Therrien Presser 6/1
Pens' power play miserable - (Tribune-Review)     Post-Skate Locker 6/1
Ones that got away - (Tribune-Review)
    Penguins Practice 6/1
Pens' power play proves powerless - (Tribune-Review)     
First period roundup - (Tribune-Review)     
     
SATURDAY MAY 31, 2008
Articles   Media
Game 4 Preview - (nhl.com)    
  Roberts enjoys support from fans - (nhl.com)   Trib Inside The Locker Rm
  Sydor's old head helps young Pens stay focused - (nhl.com)   Steigy's Storylines 5/31
  Dupuis proving to be valuable pick-up for Penguins - (nhl.com)   Therrien Pregame 5/31

  Crosby Pregame 5/31

  Morning Skate 5/31
     
FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008
Articles   Media
Pens want hits to keep on coming - (nhl.com)   Crosby Presser 5/30
Bourdon's death rocks Pens' Letang - (nhl.com)   Letang Presser 5/30
Laraque has a heart as big as his fists - (nhl.com)   Therrien Presser 5/30
Off-Day, May 30 Quotes: Michel Therrien - (nhl.com)   Grandview Check Presentation 5/30
Off-Day, May 30 Quotes: Kris Letang - (nhl.com)    
Off-Day, May 30 Quotes: Michel Therrien - (nhl.com)    
 Pens Ready For Challenge In Game 4 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
Letang Mourns Loss Of Best Friend Bourdon - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
Paek Back In Final, This Time As Coach - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early for Game 4 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
Sidney Crosby shines on and off the ice in first Stanley Cup final - (nhl.com)  
Penguins can't rest on laurels entering Game 4 - (nhl.com)    
Pens changed momentum by playing with passion - (nhl.com)    
Crosby mirrors idol Yzerman - (Tribune-Review)    
Orpik's physical play a hit with Pens - (Tribune-Review)    
Roberts, Pens dig deep - (Tribune-Review)    
Detroit gets kick out of Mule's goal - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
 Red Wings not used to losing two straight - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
Hall's Hard Work Pays Off For Pens - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
     
THURSDAY MAY 29, 2008
Articles   Media
Notebook: Home Sweet Home For Pens - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Game 3 Interviews & Wrap
Crosby Sparks Penguins To Win - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Therrien Postgame
Game 3 By The Numbers - (nhl.com)     Game 3 Photo Gallery
Penguins take Game 3, 3-2 - (nhl.com)     Rink Rat Report 5/29
Hard-nosed Orpik leads Pens' charge back - (nhl.com)     Penguins Hotline Game 3
Loss loosens Red Wings' grip - (Tribune-Review)     Mike Lange Highlights Game 3
 Pens' arrival better late than never - (Tribune-Review)     Crash The Net Q&A
  Highmark Countdown to Hockey Night 
Crosby's goal ends drought, sparks Pens - (Tribune-Review)    
Mellon Arena To Open For Game 5 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)    
     
     
     
WEDNESDAY MAY 28, 2008
Articles   Media
Last hurrah for 'The Igloo?' - (nhl.com)   Mic'd Up - SCF Game 2
Cup winner Sydor jumps back into Pens lineup - (nhl.com)   Behind the scenes at Stanley Cup film shoot
Pre-Game 3 Quotes: Sidney Crosby - (nhl.com)   What's in the box?
Game 3 Pregame Quotes: Michel Therrien - (nhl.com)   Crosby Pregame 5/28
Stanley Cup Final Game 2 - most-watched / highest-rated - (nhl.com)   Therrien Pregame 5/28
Penguins hoping home cooking hits the spot - (nhl.com)     Moring Skate 5/28
Pens plan changes to combat Red Wings - (Tribune-Review)    
Pens bring desperation home - (Tribune-Review)    
Pens search for answers to one-sided final - (Tribune-Review)    
Red Wings' Kronwall a crushing force - (Tribune-Review)    
Home a welcome site for Pen's Fleury - (Tribune-Review)    
     
TUESDAY MAY 27, 2008
Articles   Media
  Staal has come long way in short time - (nhl.com)     Post-Game Conference (NHL)
  Frustrated Pens hope home cooking cures what ails them - (nhl.com)   All Access (NHL)
Penguins' new lines produce same old result - (AP)   Game 2 Highlights (NHL)
Notebook: Scuderi Cut, But Returns - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Post-Game Rink Rat Report
Fans Flock To Mellon Arena For Game 2 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Penguins Hotline
Pens Head Home Looking To Rebound - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Crash The Net
Game 2: Scoreless Pens lose again - (Tribune-Review)   Highmark Countdown 
Game 2: First period roundup - (Tribune-Review)   Game 2 Photo Gallery
Game 2: Second period roundup - (Tribune-Review)    
Pens, Malkin fail to respond - (Tribune-Review)    
Unlikely source lifts Red Wings again - (Tribune-Review)    
     
MONDAY MAY 26, 2008
Articles   Media
Penguins' first task: Get the puck - (nhl.com)   Crosby Pregame Presser 5/26
Roberts returning to Penguins lineup - (nhl.com)   Therrien Pregame Presser 5/26
Talbot made transition from scorer to defender - (nhl.com)   Post-Skate Locker Room Report
Penguins need stars to shine brighter - (nhl.com)   Steigy's Storyline 5/26
Pens' Malkin looks for boost heading into Game 2 - (Tribune-Review)   Morning Practice 5/26
Penguins need to put scare into Red Wings - ((Tribune-Review)   Live Press Conferences Postgame
  Therrien's moves make sense - (Tribune-Review)      Sunday Practice Photo Gallery
     
     
SUNDAY MAY 25, 2008
Articles   Media
Pens Look To Bounce Back In Game 2 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Crosby Press Conference 5/25
Fans Pack Mellon Arena For Game 1 - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Therrien Press Conference 5/25
Notebook: Mario, Yzerman Drop Pucks - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Post-Skate Locker Room Report
WBS Penguins Advance To Final - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Steigy's Storyline 5/25
Commissioner Bettman addresses the media - (nhl.com)   Morning Practice 5/25
Despite traumatic season, Roberts isn't finished - (nhl.com)   Live Press Conferences @1:30
Penguins get first playoff taste of adversity - (nhl.com)   Postgame Interviews and Wrap
Lack of experience may hurt young Pens - (Tribune-Review)     Game 1 Photo Gallery
      Crash The Net
      Highmark Countdown to Hockey Night
      Postgame Hotline Show
      Game 1 Rink Rat Report
     
SATURDAY MAY 24, 2008
Articles   Media
Penguins Following Their Leader - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Steigy's Storylines 5/24
Pens Inspire Memories Of Gretzky's Oilers - (pittsburghpenguins.com)   Locker Room Scrum 5/24
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Preview - (nhl.com)   Therrien Pregame 5/24
Penguins must steal one game on the road - (Tribune-Review)   Live at the Stanley Cup Preview Show
Penguins, Wings will learn to loathe - (Tribune-Review)   Morning Skate 5/24
Draft lottery put Pens' fortunes to Cup in play - (Tribune-Review)   Crosby Pregame 5/24
What if Penguins hadn't drafted Fleury? - (Tribune-Review)   Sidney Crosby Profile
    One on One  - Jordan Staal
     
FRIDAY MAY 23, 2008
Articles   Media
Shero has the touch after touching the Cup - (nhl.com)   Media Day Crosby/Fleury from Detroit 5/23
Patrick's imprint remains on Penguins - (nhl.com)   Media Day Shero/Therrien from Detroit 5/23
Staying the course key in the Stanley Cup Final - (nhl.com)   Media Day Player Scrums from Detroit 5/23
Pens, Wings Finally facing each other - (nhl.com)   Sidney Crosby Presser in Pittsburgh 5/23
Road less traveled for Penguins - (nhl.com)   Coach Therrien Presser in Pittsburgh 5/23
Final a battle of youth vs. experience - (nhl.com)   Penguins Practice in Pittsburgh 5/23
Red Wings' fans not welcome - (Tribune-Review)     Media Day Photo Gallery
Game 4 will feature 2 Stanley Cups - (Tribune-Review)  
 Penguins can't afford whole roster - (Tribune-Review)    
Penguins Q & A: Rob Rossi answers your questions - (Tribune-Review)    

   

 

 

 

 

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STANDINGS

EASTERN CONFERENCE
  TEAM GP W L OT GF GA PTS
1 WSH 22 13 5 4 81 67 30
2 NJD 20 14 5 1 55 42 29
3 BUF 19 12 5 2 51 45 26
4 PIT 22 14 8 0 68 64 28
5 PHI 19 12 6 1 68 51 25
6 BOS 22 10 8 4 52 56 24
7 OTT 19 10 6 3 57 56 23
8 TBL 19 8 4 7 51 57 23
9 NYR 21 11 9 1 63 58 23
10 NYI 22 8 7 7 62 67 23
11 ATL 18 10 6 2 66 53 22
12 MTL 22 11 11 0 54 63 22
13 FLA 20 9 9 2 57 66 20
14 CAR 21 4 12 5 49 80 13
15 TOR 20 3 11 6 52 76 12

STATS

2009-2010 REGULAR SEASON
SKATERS: GP G A +/- Pts
S. Crosby 22 10 11 5 21
E. Malkin 15 5 13 4 18
A. Goligoski 20 6 8 11 14
B. Guerin 22 5 8 0 13
C. Kunitz 19 3 9 0 12
J. Staal 22 6 5 1 11
M. Cooke 22 4 6 4 10
R. Fedotenko 22 4 5 -4 9
P. Dupuis 22 5 3 -4 8
T. Kennedy 12 5 3 8 8
 
GOALIES: W L OT Sv% GAA
M. Fleury 11 7 0 .899 2.67
B. Johnson 3 1 0 .897 3.00