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  Graphic: Genevive Oliver When you talk about players who truly defined the Pittsburgh Penguins, a name that isn't just on the list, but at the very top for so many fans is Marc-Andre Fleury. 'Flower,' as he was universally known, wasn't just a goaltender; he was a defining presence for over a decade, famous for his heart-stopping saves, that famous smile, and a sheer dedication that never wavered. His career wasn't just about stats; it was a remarkable journey from a highly anticipated first overall pick to a three-time Stanley Cup champion, a testament to his remarkable perseverance, unwavering development, and the deep, enduring connection he forged with Pittsburgh. The Budding Star: From First Pick to Full-Time Starter On draft day in 2003, when the Pittsburgh Penguins made the bold move of selecting Marc-Andre Fleury first overall - a rare and significant distinction for a goaltender - is when the excitement began. Only 18 years old, Fleury promptly made his N...
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Blue Jackets fall to Seattle 4-2, 1/28/24

 




*Sorry for the lack of photos! Hoping to get permission eventually.*


   The Columbus Blue Jackets lost 4-2 against the Kraken in Seattle at the Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, January 28th. It was a great win for Seattle after their overtime loss against the St. Louis Blues on Friday, January 26th.


Blue Jackets lineup against the Kraken:

Gaudreau - Sillinger - Chinakhov

Fantilli - Jenner - Roslovic

Johnson - Voronkov - Marchenko

Texier - Kuraly - Danforth


Werenski - Gudbranson

Provorov - Severson

Bean - Peeke


Tarasov

Merzlikins


Kraken lineup against the Blue Jackets:

Tatar - McCann - Eberle

Schwartz - Wennberg - Burakovsky

Tolvanen - Wennberg - Bjorkstrand

Tanev - Beniers - Kartye


Dunn - Larsson

Oleksiak - Borgen

Dumoulin - Schultz


Daccord

Grubauer


   Seattle strikes first for the 1-0 lead - Jordan Eberle scored on the power play. A wrist shot from Oliver Bjorkstrand coming from the right circle hit Zach Werenski's stick, then redirected in on Eberle at the post on the right. Jared McCann pushed it to a 2-0 lead, taking the pass from Eberle on a 2-on-1. Only seconds later, Eberle strikes another on the power play. Eberle picked up a rebound of McCann's shot from the top of the crease. The final score of the first period was 3-0.


   The second period was completely scoreless... the score staying at 3-0.


   Yegor Chinakhov strikes the first goal for the Blue Jackets. Damon Severson cut off Vince Dunn's stretch pass in the neutral zone and led to a rush, passing the puck to Chinakhov for a wrist shot from the left circle at the top. Chinakhov scores another, his 14th goal of the season, beating Joey Daccord blocker side. With 13 seconds remaining in the final frame, Brandon Tanev strikes the empty net to wrap it up with a 4-2 score.



Yegor Chinakhov on the comeback and the loss Columbus took: "Just back-to-back tough start. We tried to push the game and just believed we could win the game.


 



Kraken Sound

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