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Assessing the NHL/NBC decision to play Pens-Caps on Sunday
On Friday night I received a dreadful e-mail on my BlackBerry. It confirmed reports of Toronto Maple Leafs GM BRIAN BURKE'S son's death because of injuries sustained in an auto accident.Columnists
Rob Rossi
Mr. Q. made sense of 'The Trade'
Penguins Schedule
| DATE | OPPONENT | TV | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28 | Senators | FSN | L | 4 - 1 |
| 1/31 | Red Wings | NBC | W | 2 - 1 |
| 2/1 | Sabres | Versus | W | 5 - 4 |
| 2/6 | at Canadiens | FSN | L | 5 - 3 |
| 2/7 | at Capitals | NBC | O | 5 - 4 |
| 2/10 | Islanders | FSN | 7:30 pm | |
| 2/12 | Rangers | FSN | 7:30 pm | |
| 2/14 | Predators | FSN | 1:00 pm | |
| 3/2 | Sabres | FSN | 7:30 pm | |
| 3/4 | at Rangers | FSN | 7:00 pm | |
09-10 Atlantic Division
| TEAM | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils | 36 | 20 | 2 | 74 |
| Penguins | 35 | 22 | 2 | 72 |
| Flyers | 29 | 25 | 3 | 61 |
| Rangers | 26 | 26 | 7 | 59 |
| Islanders | 23 | 27 | 8 | 54 |
Pens powerless against Alex
The Penguins erased any worries about weary travel by racing to a three-goal lead Sunday against a rival in their building.
Penguins don't use travel as excuse
Playing the red-hot Washington Capitals at Verizon Center less than 24 hours after a contest in Montreal was already going to be a challenge, but an interesting travel itinerary made the trip even more difficult for the Penguins on Sunday.
Kunitz may return for Caps
Chris Kunitz remained unavailable in the Penguins' loss at Montreal, but his return appears set for the game in Washington. (2010-02-07)
Penguins suffer 'disappointing' loss to Habs
The Penguins were coming off their longest period of inactivity this season, but the four-day rest appeared to inflict more harm than good. (2010-02-07)
Pens-Caps seemingly on in DC
A nationally televised game between the Penguins and Capitals should be played as scheduled despite heavy snow in metro DC. (2010-02-07)
Scouting the Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals play host to the Penguins at noon Sunday at the Verizon Center in Washington. (2010-02-07)
Rossi: Mr. Q. made sense of 'The Trade'
A middle-school memory I cannot shake is from a March day in 1991. The Pens were fewer than 24 hours removed from trading two players whose names I knew best. (2010-02-07)
Wilkes-Barre prospects eye consistency
The Penguins have called up five forwards from Wilkes-Barre since Jan. 1. Three of them scored in their first games after being promoted. (2010-02-07)



