Second-period report: Penguins hang on after losing captain Sidney Crosby
Pierre LeBrun...blue line, which led to a 2-on-1 break where Talbot went roof daddy on Chris Osgood. Losing Crosby is a real downer on such a great platform for the game. But there...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Finals' Game 7 new thing for Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings have the experience, they are still the defending champs, they are still the NHL's modern-day dynasty, but they have no more Game 7 experience in the Cup finals than the Pens.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Second-period report: Penguins get rare shot production against Red Wings
Pierre LeBrun...Detroit team that almost never gets outshot. Pittsburgh should be up more than a goal, but Chris Osgood was fantastic again, turning away a number of point-blank chances to keep it close. We...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Wings miss chance to close out series
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings are happy to have the chance to win the Cup on home ice, but, fact is, they failed to close out the series and have fallen into a winner-take-all situation that leaves no room for error.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Coach Babcock has evolved with Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWe know Detroit has excelled at drafting, developing and assembling championship rosters. But one can't overlook coach Mike Babcock and the job he has done behind the bench.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009First-period report: Flying start to Game 5; Datsyuk looks strong
Pierre LeBrun...good scoring chances of the game, both belonging to Ruslan Fedotenko. First, he got thwarted by Chris Osgood from in close -- a huge save early in the game by the Wings netminder. Then, Darren...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Pens' energy rattles Wings in Game 4
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comIn Thursday's Game 4, the Red Wings looked like a frazzled, tired group. But if one club can overcome such a loss, it's the defending Cup champs.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Second-period report: One of the best periods ever
Pierre LeBrun...big lad from Thunder Bay, Ontario, skated around Brian Rafalski, boxed him out, cut in on Chris Osgood alone and slipped it in. It's the kind of strong hockey move you'll see...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009First-period report: Pens feed off energy, but Wings stay patient
Pierre LeBrun...score at 2. With it came a first in this series -- a bad goal allowed by Chris Osgood. The bad news for Pittsburgh? Evgeni Malkin went to the dressing room with 1:41 left...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009Wings' first loss exposes poor PK unit
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Red Wings don't have many flaws, but one is rearing its ugly head in the Cup finals: a poor penalty-killing unit.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009Osgood vs. Fleury? No contest so far
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comChris Osgood would never say it, but we will. The Wings netminder is hammering counterpart Marc-Andre Fleury in this Cup finals goaltending duel.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009Babcock says he 'misspoke' about Sidney Crosby
Pierre LeBrun...and nothing more than that." The fracas began when Maxime Talbot poked his stick at goalie Chris Osgood's chest. That's a no-no. "Nothing, just a good battle," said Osgood. "Stuff happens...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009Game 1's defining moment: Osgood's breakaway stop on Malkin
Pierre LeBrunGame 1's defining moment: Evgeni Malkin's breakaway on Chris Osgood DETROIT -- The game was tied at 1 early in the second period when Hart Trophy nominee...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Hockey gods, save us in Game 2
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 2009 playoffs have provided some of the best hockey in years. That's why we were left a little wanting after Saturday's lackluster Cup finals opener.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009First-period report: Pens able to rebound from Fleury's misplay
Pierre LeBrun...s not an NHL goal and he can't give those up. A sloppy rebound by Chris Osgood, however, allowed the Pens to tie it. The veteran Wings netminder, who has been terrific in...
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