Twenty Years Later - Penguins 6, Bruins 2 - 02-02-11
"Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with former players, coaches, executives and media members who were a part or around that team.
Today, we look at the Penguins' 6-2 defeat of the Bruins, Feb. 2, 1991.
The Penguins extended a home winning streak to six games at the Civic Arena. Rookie right winger Jaromir Jagr put the Penguins up 1-0 9:19 into the game by scoring on a power play against rookie goaltender Norm Foster. Assists were credited to defenseman Larry Murphy and center Jiri Hrdina.
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At 2:51 of the second period, left winger Kevin Stevens scored on a power play to give the Penguins a 2-0 lead. Defenseman Zarley Zalapski and center John Cullen had assists.
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Another power play goal by Jagr at the 7:00 mark gave the Penguins a 3-0 lead. Defenseman Paul Coffey and goaltender Wendell Young netted assists.
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The Bruins finally got on the board to make it 3-1 at 11:26 when right winger Cam Neely scored against Young on a power play off assists from right winger Petri Skriko and center Craig Janney.
At 7:03 of the third, Coffey scored an unassisted goal to make it 4-1.
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Less than three minutes later, the Bruins made it 4-2 with a goal by right winger Graeme Townshend at 9:49 off assists from center Bob Sweeney and defenseman Allen Pedersen.
Not even a minute later at 10:37, Cullen scored on yet another power play. Assists went to Stevens and right winger Mark Recchi.
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At the 12:00 mark, Jagr recorded his first career hat trick. Coffey recorded the lone assist.
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Notes:
-Young recorded the win by making 31 saves.
-The three stars were 1.) Jagr 2.) Coffey 3.) Young.
-The Penguins power play went 4 for 5.
-The win moved the Penguins ahead of the Flyers for second place in the Patrick Division.
Patrick Division standings:
| Record | Points | |
| Rangers | 27-18-9 | 63 |
| Penguins | 29-22-3 | 61 |
| Flyers | 27-22-6 | 60 |
| Devils | 22-22-10 | 54 |
| Capitals | 24-27-3 | 51 |
| Islanders | 18-28-7 | 43 |
(Photo: Penguins Hockey Cards)