Penguins/Bruins Preview - 11-10-09

November 9, 7:36 PMPittsburgh Penguins ExaminerShawn McCullough

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Sidney Crosby during a 5-2 loss to the Kings in Los Angeles. (Getty Image)

Coming off a rough California road trip in which they went 1-2, the Penguins return to the East Coast to Boston to face the Bruins on Tuesday night before returning home for a three game home stand.

After starting the season 8-1, the Penguins have been hit hard recently with keys injuries that have changed the face of the team and instilled a cause for concern for the Penguins as they have struggled to score goals and to get the power play going.

The following players are currently out of the lineup:

D Sergei Gonchar – broken left wrist – Out until the end of November/beginning of December
C Evgeni Malkin – strained shoulder - Out until mid to late November
RW Tyler Kennedy – lower body injury – day to day
D Kris Letang – upper body injury – day to day
C Max Talbot – torn rotator cuff – Out until the end of November/beginning of December

In place of the players on the growing injury list, the Penguins have inserted Christopher Bourque, Martin Skoula, and Chris Conner into the starting lineup and recently recalled defenseman Deryk Engelland from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.


Last 5 games

Loss @ San Jose – Sharks 5, Penguins 0
Loss @ Los Angeles – Duck 5, Penguins 2
Win @ Anaheim – Penguins 4, Ducks 3
Loss @ Mellon Arena – Wild 2, Penguins 1
Win @ Columbus – Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 3


Next 5 games

T, November 10 at 7:00pm vs. Boston Bruins (@ Boston) – on Versus
Th, November 12 at 7:30pm vs. New Jersey Devils (Mellon Arena) – on FSN
Sa, November 14 at 7:30pm vs. Boston Bruins (Mellon Arena) – on FSN
M, November 16 at 7:30pm vs. Anaheim Ducks (Mellon Arena) – on FSN
Th, November 19 at 7:30pm vs. Ottawa Senators (@ Ottawa) – on FSN

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Notes:

The Penguins and Bruins are tied 4-4 over the last two seasons…  The Pens are just 3-6-1 in Boston over the last five seasons…  Sidney Crosby has not scored a point in four straight games with a -4 plus/minus rating and 13 penalty minutes…  The Penguins have been outscored 15-7 over their last four games


For more on the Penguins/Bruins game, visit the Boston Bruins Examiner – Mark Marino.