Kukla's Korner Hockey

Kukla's Korner Hockey

More Needed From Sidney Crosby And Evgeni Malkin

04/18/2015 at 8:07am EDT

from Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,

The Penguins can only hope their superstars find their way in the postseason as they prepare for Game 2 of their first-round series against the heavily favored New York Rangers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

“Guys with that kind of talent,” right wing Blake Comeau said, “you can only contain them for so long.”

They have been contained for quite some time, though.

Jarring numbers surround Crosby and Malkin entering Saturday's game.

Crosby has scored one goal in his previous 19 postseason games. In 13 career playoff games against Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, he has scored once.

Malkin's numbers in recent playoff seasons are marginally better. Although he did produce a hat trick while eliminating Columbus last season, Malkin has been held without a point in 11 of his past 21 postseason games. Malkin has multiple-goal games in three of his previous 56 playoff appearances.

read on

Create an Account

In order to leave a comment, please create an account.

About Kukla's Korner Hockey

Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.

From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.

Email Paul anytime at [email protected]