Game Photos: 1/22/11 Pens vs Canes

by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 3:00 AM EST

The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night at Consol Energy Center. The Pens were trying to prove they could win without a couple of their top guns. Going back to the third period of the Winter Classic, and including the game against the Wild two weekends ago, Knitting Lady and I had seen the Pens fail to score through four straight periods. We just wanted to see the boys in ~~black and gold~~ blue tickle the twine once or twice. Well, we got more than that, and though the Canes made things interesting in the final minutes, the home team came away with the 3-2 win. Check out our photos and video from the game after the jump.

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Once again the adventure started at the Cambria Suites, the new hotel adjacent to the arena. This isn't meant to be a commercial for them, but I'm happy to report that they've ironed out some of the problems that we experienced a couple of weeks ago. We still didn't get the upgrade to Suite 71 or 87 (which I found out are both part of the 3-room Presidential Suite), but if you happen to stay here, the King Tower Suite is a damn fine room. The view below is from our room on the 6th floor.

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I thought it was pretty cool that the Fleury banner was right below our room, since for much of tonight's game it looked like Flower was cruising toward a shutout. I'm really not sure how much of the blame falls on him for the two late goals by the Canes, but I thought he played pretty well overall.

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Nice. I need to get this display on my phone at work.

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Some of the Canes were kicking around the soccer ball before the game.

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Fleury leads the team out for warm-ups.

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In case you don't know by now, Letang is my favorite player and the camera seems to go to him automatically.

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Happy-Go-Lucky Goligoski

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Suck it, haters of the blue jerseys!

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Anthem pics, just for you, Leafer.

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Hey, a little love for Lovejoy. I also saw a couple of "Will you marry me, TK?" signs. Interesting to see the fans step up in the absence of 71 and 87.

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Oh yeah, we were sitting behind the Pens penalty box.

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Lesser Staal.

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Greater Staal. Thought he was going to score on this one.

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Uh oh. Canes take the early lead. Or did they?

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Ah...NO GOAL!

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Erik Cole, you would have been a superstar in the days before instant replay!

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The Pens responded with a goal of their own. An actual goal.

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A relieved Jordan Staal. You know he and Eric probably had some kind of sick bet on this game.

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Numbers are fun!

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Staal vs Staal.

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Funny faces pic #1

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For Frodo! Pens lead 2-0!

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Dupuis celebrates the third Penguins goal.

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Hell yes. This is exactly what the Pens needed. A nice statement game. Up 3-0 with only minutes to play. Nothing can go wrong! I mean, these are the Hurricanes, not the Bruins or Rangers, right?

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The team looks confident. Except for TK, who seemed to be napping.

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Funny face pic #2.

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Ah, hell. There goes the shutout. Damn you, Son of Samsonov! Oh well, no big deal. Let's just buckle down and finish strong these last few minutes.

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Shenanigans.

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A little video of Kunitz giving it to Skinner.

Kunitz and Skinner - Penguins vs Hurricanes 1/22/2011 (via PensAreYourDaddy)

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What's that up in the air?

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Oh shit.

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Bylsma tries to settle the troops...

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...which can't be easy when you've just thrown up in your mouth a little.

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Staal vs Staal again. Big faceoff. Win it, boys!

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Video of the final seconds ticking down.

Final Seconds Tick Down - Penguins vs Hurricanes 1/22/2011 (via PensAreYourDaddy)

Victory!!!

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Happy goalies celebrating happily.

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2nd star of the game, Jordan Staal, waving the Terrible Towel.

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Not to be outdone, Flower came out wearing the Steelers helmet and waving the Terrible Towel.

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Video of Fleury's postgame interview. I especially love the part when Potash makes him put the helmet back on.

Fleury in Steelers Helmet - Penguins vs Hurricanes 1/22/2011 (via PensAreYourDaddy)

Well, that's it. Until next time at least, which will be Sunday, February 6th vs the Caps.

Go Pens!!!!!!!

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Great photos!! Those blue jerseys photograph so well… love it! I also love that Flower was twirling the Terrible Towel! You had a great view of that, funny we searched out your video on YouTube even before you posted it here! Kudos for the timely upload! Great job, as always!

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by IheartPenguins on Jan 23, 2011 3:42 AM EST reply actions

Thanks, I agree about the blue jerseys. Although, as much as I like them, it will be a bit of a relief to see another color after attending three straight games with the blues (four if you count the Alumni game).

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks PAYD. Great photos and I’m so glad you got Fleury with the helmut. I love the placement of your tag line in the exterior photo at the beginning :)

by SuMac on Jan 23, 2011 6:19 AM EST reply actions

Oh, the one going up Mario Lemieux Place? I like that one, too. :-)

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions

Awesome pictures as usual, PAYD :)
And I see the TBP used a lot of your pictures in the recap, along with your youtube vid. You’ll be a famous Pens fan photographer soon enough!

by AppleSweetRose on Jan 23, 2011 10:53 AM EST reply actions

Yeah, I’ve been two-timing with those tpb guys. I keep all the best stuff exclusively for pensburgh, of course. ;-)

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions

ONE ~~TEAM~~ BLOG

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by Leafer87 on Jan 23, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions

LOVE IT
Thanks for the anthem pics (obviously they’re my favourites) but I love the funny face pics and the one of TK sleeping :D
Great job as usual!

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by Leafer87 on Jan 23, 2011 11:08 AM EST reply actions

I also love seeing the interaction and support between the Steelers and Pens. We don’t see that here.
Also, rec’d :)

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by Leafer87 on Jan 23, 2011 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

Thanks, Leafer. I thought it was funny that TK is in the middle of a HUGE yawn in one of the anthem pics and then “napping” in a later pic. I felt bad for cheering too loudly and keeping him awake.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

Wow!

Damn, PAYD you kill me—you are sooooooooooooooooo lucky! I hate you and the Knitting Lady. Lucky you two are.—I’m just jealous.

I easpecially liked you at the end, saying “Potash, get the hell out of the way and Michele
giggling beside you.”

I really loved all the pics of Staal and Letang. Great job as always. But the video
of MAF with the Steelers helmut and towel—that is priceless.

Great job, as always. And Frank, it’s Go Steelers!—not Go Jets! hahahaha

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by PensFanInDenver on Jan 23, 2011 11:10 AM EST reply actions

Lucky you two are

Mmm, Jealous of them I am.
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by The Malk-Man on Jan 23, 2011 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

LOL!

Yoda. I hope Yoda is with the Steelers today and not….with the Jets.

by PensFanInDenver on Jan 23, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, I’ll have to go back and check the video. Not sure if it’s me talking or the guys next to us. I usually try not to say much while I’m recording.

I’m glad I can keep making you jealous. I guess that means I’m doing something right.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions

I also saw a couple of “Will you marry me, TK?” signs. Interesting to see the fans step up in the absence of 71 and 87.

Hahahahahahaha

Great photos and video! I missed the Fleury Steelers helmut star and interview, because Gamecenter cuts off right after the game, so it was great to see video.

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by Cari on Jan 23, 2011 11:12 AM EST reply actions

Hahaha the puck bunnies who produce those are awesome just for that!
Shame you didn’t get a picture of one, PAYD. Or else I’ll have to check your picassa album for one.

by AppleSweetRose on Jan 23, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

Not sure why I didn’t. One of them was sitting right behind us. I thought she was going to lose it when TK was in the box.

There was another sign that I didn’t get a picture of and didn’t understand. It said “#29 Poodle Doodle”. That make sense to anyone?

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions

Flower reminds her of a poodle?

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by Leafer87 on Jan 23, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions

OMG it’s this…except a Fleury one.
Animal Cruelty.

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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 23, 2011 11:15 PM EST up reply actions

That’s insane!

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 24, 2011 8:51 AM EST up reply actions

Wow….. very um creative..

by AppleSweetRose on Jan 24, 2011 9:10 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I hate that Gamecenter doesn’t include the postgame stuff.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions

Well, think about it, the NHL has the rights to the game, but not the rights to the network. Which means it doesn’t have the rights to the post game show.
It’s like last season where the NHL couldn’t punish the Pens employer who “forgot” to send all of the camera angles to Toronto on a goal review that would’ve gone against the Pens.

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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 23, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions

I understand the reasoning but it still sucks. Listen to me…complaining about being able to watch every game. Boy, have I become a spoiled hockey fan!

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 24, 2011 8:51 AM EST up reply actions

LOL someone needs to keep you in check, mister!

by AppleSweetRose on Jan 24, 2011 9:10 AM EST up reply actions

Love 'em!

Love the Pens… And your pics! Awesome shots, and thanks so much for sharing! And love love love those Letang anthem shots ;-)

by PensDiva on Jan 23, 2011 3:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I’d love to see some of your pics if you want to share.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions

Great photos, PAYD.
A rec as always,

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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 23, 2011 4:38 PM EST reply actions

You keep bringing the substance and I’ll take care of the fluff! :-)

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 23, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions

haha.

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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 23, 2011 11:18 PM EST up reply actions

Did Cam Ward lose his Liquor License?

one of my favoite calls….. among many…

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by PSULion29 on Jan 24, 2011 9:29 AM EST reply actions

I’m sure he got a warning after Letestu’s goal, but the license was definitely revoked after that shot by Dupuis!

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 24, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

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by AllieLXXXVII on Jan 24, 2011 4:57 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks again for the awesome pictures! We are so fortunate that you share those gems with us.

by tmpens on Jan 24, 2011 10:07 AM EST reply actions

Thanks, it’s my pleasure.

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by PensAreYourDaddy on Jan 24, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

I was wondering...

why I didn’t see a comment in the GDT about the good, old Pensburgh sign showing up behind the penalty box. Now I see it was being mostly blocked by the stupid score. Darn it!
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