He deserved every bit of that.  What a punch!

Posted by Flashtastick56 from Milford, CT on 02/03/11 at 01:04 AM ET

I could watch that all night and not get bored

Posted by pens fan in baltimore on 02/03/11 at 01:10 AM ET

The best part is the big grin on DiPietro’s face—right up until he gets clocked.

Posted by Lex Talionis on 02/03/11 at 01:11 AM ET

If you listen closely, you can here CEO of the Islander’s insurance company having a heart attack.

Posted by Chris in A^2 from Nyquist Puck Control on 02/03/11 at 01:16 AM ET

Ted Lindsay’s grandson getting it done.

Posted by SYF from the Flood on 02/03/11 at 01:53 AM ET

SYF, right line, wrong name.  Sid Abel’s grandson.

Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 02/03/11 at 01:54 AM ET

Oh god, how the hell did I mess that up???

Thanks, Paul, for the correction.

Posted by SYF from the Flood on 02/03/11 at 01:56 AM ET

wanna hear a funny story,i was a zam driver at Compuware Arena back when Dippy was with USDP in the NAHL,i was going to do the ice cut and he started running his mouth at me to get the ice done faster.we traded comments with each pass.long story short Compuware smoked him,it was a total blowout,my last cut for the 3rd i asked him if he wanted me to go slower so he could get ready to play the 3rd period.the Compuware kids laughed.it was a kick to see him be so hyped,kid has a big head that kept his talent from showing.his career has proved that.

Posted by Speedy on 02/03/11 at 02:40 AM ET

with a goofy smile like that you’d think someone was about to hand him a puppy ...

Posted by some kid on 02/03/11 at 02:45 AM ET

DiPietro is no Clouthier.

Posted by blammo from Vancouver, BC on 02/03/11 at 04:01 AM ET

So Johnson’s next fight is going to be against Von Kaiser, right?  Should be easy enough.  They don’t really get challenging until King Hippo.

Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 02/03/11 at 04:45 AM ET

Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 02/03/11 at 01:45 AM ET

hahahaha. nice

Posted by Itrusteddrrahmani from Nyc by way of A2 on 02/03/11 at 04:50 AM ET

Johnson just blew a shutout, but probably earned himself a contract extension with that one punch.  He earned the respect of about 300,000 Penguin fans with that sacrifice.

Posted by landsharkhockey on 02/03/11 at 10:15 AM ET

it’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt

Posted by Rdwings28 on 02/03/11 at 11:19 AM ET

This is the funniest thing I’ve seen in hockey since Jarkko Ruutu pulled Dion Phaneuf’s leg.

Posted by StevieSteve on 02/03/11 at 03:34 PM ET