The view from Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

Sam Werner: Penguins’ Hornqvist scores winner in overtime

“The Kings outshot the Penguins 22-11 in the first two periods, but couldn’t crack Fleury, who looked sharp and well-rested after having the night off Friday, when Thomas Greiss started in net for the Penguins’ 5-2 win in Anaheim.

The early shot totals might not have been very flattering for the Penguins, but they did keep pace with the defending Stanley Cup champions and generated a few scoring chances early on.

‘I think it was kind of a playoff style game, not many chances on both sides,’ Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said.”

Seth Rorabaugh: Empty Netter Assists – Recapping Penguins-Kings – 03-08-15

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE

Josh Yohe: Fleury’s mastery, Hornqvist’s overtime goal lift Penguins over Kings, 1-0

“It was intense, physical and low-scoring. It was Kings hockey.

The Penguins, exhausted after having played Anaheim one night earlier, took the Kings’ best shot and defeated the Stanley Cup champions at their own game at Staples Center, 1-0, in overtime Saturday.”

Josh Yohe: Malkin’s impassioned play vaults him among NHL MVP contenders

“Assistant coach Rick Tocchet played with Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky and Jaromir Jagr.

He knows the look. And he knows Evgeni Malkin has that look in his eyes right now.

Malkin is playing some of the most inspired hockey of his career in recent weeks and might be willing himself into Hart Trophy discussion as the Penguins continue their California swing.

‘You see it when he comes off the ice,’ Tocchet said. ‘He wants right back out there. He lets us know. He just has that look in his eye when he comes off the ice. It’s nice when your star players want the puck like that.’”

Josh Yohe: Penguins notebook: Sutter expects surge in scoring production

“Center Brandon Sutter knows he must produce more.

He believes the goals are coming.

‘The last few games have been good,” he said. “I feel like I’m moving in the right direction.'”

THE PENSBLOG

Jesse Marshall: Gameday 65: Where have you gone, Mike Richards?

“After a complete dud against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, the Penguins got back on the winning path with an impressive 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

On the flip side, it’s March and the Kings are the best possession team in the NHL with a 54.8 Corsi-For percentage. Would anyone be surprised to see them sneak into the playoffs with the last wildcard spot and run the table again?

What we have tonight is a showdown of two premier defensive squads in the NHL. The similarities between these clubs is actually pretty start when you get down to the nitty gritty.”

SB NATION – PENSBURGH

Hooks Orpik: Penguins / Kings Recap: Hornqvist’s OT goal and Fleury’s shutout lead Pens

“Ironically, there was only one goal scored on a night that the Los Angeles Kings held a celebration to unveil a statue for Luc Robitaille. Fortunately for the Pittsburgh Penguins, it came off the stick of Patric Hornqvist .

Hornqvist’s goal with 1:44 finally broke the scoreless tie. After Paul Martin lifted the stick of Tyler Toffoli, the puck was sitting right there for Hornqvist who ripped a shot past Jonathan Quick.”

PITTSBURGHPENGUINS.COM

Penguins Staff: 3 Impressions: Pens 1, Kings 0 (OT)

Assistant coach Gary Agnew and Director of Content Sam Kasan share their impressions of Pittsburgh’s 1-0 overtime win over Los Angeles.

Penguins Staff: Infographic: Penguins 1, Kings 0 (OT)

Penguins Staff: Digital Preview vs. Los Angeles Kings 3/7/15

Great win on a special night at staples…

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