Twenty Years Later - Penguins 7, Sharks 3 - 03-06-12
"Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second 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 win against the Flames, March. 6, 1992.
The Penguins extended a winning streak to three games at the Cow Palace in Daly City, Calif. Center Kelly Kisio gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead 3:38 into the game with a goal against goaltender Tom Barrasso. Assists went to defenseman Jay More and right winger Brian Mullen.
A power-play goal by right winger Rick Tocchet against goaltender Jarmo Myllys at 5:56 of the first period tied the game 1-1. Center Ron Francis and defenseman Larry Murphy had assists.
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The Penguins to a 2-1 lead at the 9:34 mark when Tocchet scored a shorthanded goal off an assist from center Mario Lemieux.
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Shortly after that at the 9:47 mark, a goal off a slapper by Lemieux made it 3-1. Defenseman Peter Taglianetti had the only assist.
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Left winger Bob Errey scored with a forehand wraparound 1:59 into the second period to give the Penguins a 4-1 lead off assists from center Shawn McEachern and Tocchet.
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Tocchet completed the hat trick at 16:49 off assists from Lemieux and defenseman Ulf Samuelsson.
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Just 10 seconds later at 16:59, Stevens scored with a backhander from the slot. Lemieux recorded the only assist.
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Mullen scored the Sharks' second goal on a power play at 16:59 off assists from rookie right winger Pat Falloon and center Dale Craigwell.
Just 3:03 into the third period, Falloon scored his 20th goal of the season to make it a 6-3 game. Defenseman Link Gaetz had the only assist.
At the 7:26 mark, Stevens scored his second goal of the game on a power play. The only assist was recorded by Murphy.
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Notes:
-Barrasso made 28 saves in the victory.
-The three stars were 1.) Tocchet 2.) Lemieux 3.) Stevens.
-The Penguins swept the three-game season series against the Sharks by a combined score of 25-5.
-Tocchet recorded his first goal - as well as hat trick - with the Penguins.
-McEachern's assist was his first career NHL point.
-Gaetz earned a game misconduct, an automatic 10-game misconduct and a $25,000 fine for leaving the penalty box after the final horn and punching Penguins left winger Troy Loney.
Statistics:
| Player Position |
Games Played |
Goals | Assists | Points |
| Kevin Stevens, LW | 65 | 43 | 56 | 99 |
| Mario Lemieux, C | 51 | 33 | 65 | 98 |
| Joe Mullen, RW | 65 | 39 | 38 | 77 |
| Larry Murphy, D | 63 | 17 | 44 | 61 |
| Jaromir Jagr, RW | 55 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| Ron Francis, C | 55 | 16 | 24 | 40 |
| Rick Tocchet, RW | 49 | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| Bob Errey, LW | 63 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Bryan Trottier, C | 51 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Troy Loney, LW | 61 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Phil Bourque, LW | 45 | 8 | 14 | 21 |
| Gordie Roberts, D | 59 | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| Jiri Hrdina, C | 47 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Kjell Samuelsson, D | 60 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Ulf Samuelsson, D | 48 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Ken Priestlay, C | 50 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Jamie Leach, RW | 38 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Paul Stanton, D | 40 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Jim Paek, D | 46 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Grant Jennings, D | 43 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Peter Taglianetti, D | 44 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Jeff Chychrun, D | 31 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Shawn McEachern, C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gord Dineen, D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Mulvenna, C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Nelson, D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Daniels, LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Caufield, RW | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patrick Division standings:
| Record | Points | |
| Rangers | 42-21-4 | 88 |
| Capitals | 37-23-7 | 81 |
| Devils | 34-23-9 | 77 |
| Penguins | 30-27-8 | 68 |
| Islanders | 27-30-8 | 62 |
| Flyers | 24-30-11 | 59 |
Also in the news that day:
-During a spring training game at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla., Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds suffered a hamstring injury while being picked off from first base. Second baseman Jose Lind went 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs for the Pirates.
(Photo: Penguins Hockey Cards; Videos: Jay Korber)