They're getting ready for hockey over at SB Nation's Penguins blog, Pensburgh. Writer FrankD has waited for almost a year for the Pens' Cup defense, and this year the team will begin against a team they're used to facing in the first round.
No record for this one. No leading scorers. It's the start of a new season. For the third time in four years, the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins meet in the first round. Much like the 2-2 regular season series between the two, this best of seven will mark the end of a 1-1 split. Until they meet again next year. And the year after. And the year after...
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In all seriousness, nothing more needs to be said until after tonight's game. This is the time we've all been waiting for since the Stanley Cup buzz wore off. It's time for the Pens to make a repeat bid. We've waited this long, what's a few more hours?
Pensburgh will have a game discussion thread open at 7 PM Eastern. Head over to join in the conversation.