Swing, and a miss: Pens’ stars don’t come through as missed chances lead to 3-1 lossDETROIT — Evgeni Malkin on a breakaway, just missed. Miroslav Satan with an open net in front of him, just missed. Sidney Crosby off the post, just missed. The Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup finals rematch against Detroit? Just missed. Penguins-Red Wings Sums
Karstens pitches 7 strong innings, Pirates snap 3-game skid with 7-4 win over AstrosPITTSBURGH — Jeff Karstens pitched seven efficient innings to win for the first time in more than a month and the Pittsburgh Pirates roughed up Wandy Rodriguez, snapping a three-game skid with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Rookie Maysonet’s 4 hits, Moehler’s complete game lead Astros past Pirates 6-1PITTSBURGH — Brian Moehler pitched his first complete game in nearly nine years and rookie Edwin Maysonet homered while going 4 for 4 and driving in four runs, helping the Houston Astros end a seven-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Confident Penguins believe ‘08 loss prepared them for rematch with defending champ Red WingsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel Friday to the city called Hockeytown for their second Stanley Cup finals in as many seasons against Detroit, yet forgive them if they’re convinced they already live there. National League Standings
Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 |