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Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 21h

@bsky.app Drouin's 1-game suspension for the cross-check to Dewer is first suspension handed out to a Pens' opponent since Brenden Dillon's hit to the head of Acciari 2/6/24 v. Winnipeg (3 games).

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Longest streaks, consecutive GP with goals to start career with Pens. Brazeau could join them Saturday:

Geno, 6 (7 total)
Heinen, 3 (3 total)
Kevin Miller, 3 (3 total)
Mullen, 3 (4 total)
Ruskowski, 3 (3 total)
Ron Snell, 3 (3 total)

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight was just the sixth time Sid set up a Geno PPG and Geno set up a Sid PPG in the same regular season game (all at home). Also:

1/28/23 v SJ
2/16/19 v Calg
10/20/15 v Fla
3/22/14 v Tampa
2/7/13 v Wash

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

In the 60 career regular season GP in which Jarry has made 33 or more saves (he made 34 tonight), he is 37-16-7.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Pens' special teams after 2 games:

PP (2-for-6)
PK (5-for-5)

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Pens now 113-10-6 when Sid and Geno score in the same game. Includes 63-7-1 at home.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Geno opens the season 1-4-5 in his first 2 games, most points he's ever had after 2 games. He's figured in on 5 of Pens' 7 goals.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Solid job in the third period by Jarry. 12 saves, including two on the PK.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure how Jarry kept that one out.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Error for me. Clearly 4on3.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Including playoffs, Sid, Geno and Letang have now dressed together for 968 games. Sid's goal was the 1,000th they have scored in those games:

Sid (452)
Geno (398)
Letang (150)

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Still one period to go, but Geno (1-3-4) has already matched his career high for points through his first 2 games of a season.

0-4-4 in 2012-13
1-3-4 in 2014-15
1-3-4 in 2023-24

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight marks just the 18th time Sid and Geno have both scored a PPG in the same game. First time since 1/28/23 vs. San Jose.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Sid and Geno have scored in the same game 12 times vs. NYI, matching Flyers for most against one team.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight marks 129th time Sid and Geno have scored in the same regular season GP. Pens 112-10-6 previous 128 times.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Great determination by Sid to hold that position in front and then Geno with the inch-perfect pass.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

First NHL point for Hallander on Brunicke’s first NHL goal. That kid just loves to jump up on the play.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Wired that one.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight marks 94th time Geno has scored a PPG assisted by Sid. Ninth time vs. NYI.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Pens have gone more than 9 minutes without a shot.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

On this date in 1995, Jagr was 2-3-5 and scored the tying goal with 2:28 left as Pens and Colorado played to a wild 6-6 tie @ McNichols Arena. Mario 2+1, Sakic 2+2. Had Pens won their Game 7 vs. Florida that season, these teams would have met in Final.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Including preseason games, Kindel has won 42 of his 70 faceoffs (60.0%) and hasn’t had a losing night since going 5-7 in his first preseason game. He won 4 of 5 draws vs. Rangers.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Lizotte has 3 goals in his last 6 regular-season games.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Geno is 5-5-10 in his last 9 GP against Islanders, but he has just 1 goal in his last 10 home GP against them.

Bob Grove @bobgrove91.bsky.social · 1d

Sid is 2-3-5, -8 in his last 5 games against Islanders. Tonight marks his 91st GP against NYI, the most he’s played against any team. He also has more assists (94) and points (137) against them than any other team.