SLAP SHOTS

     Scratch my back with a hacksaw, it's a hockey night in Pittsburgh! Your Pittsburgh Penguins faceoff against the Washington Craps tonight at Consol Energy Center. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)This is a big game as both teams jockey for position in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division. The Isles lead the division with 75 points. The Pens are hot on their trail at 73 points. The Rangers are 3rd at 71 points, followed by the Craps with 70 points. A win here could help give the Pens the shot in the arm they need against division rivals. Beat the crap out of the Craps! 2)The Pens may see life from their power play after falling to 8th overall at 20.7%. The Craps are 18th on the penalty kill at 80.7% Man-up! 3)The Pens have slid down to 12th in the league in goals per game with a 2.8 average. Fire up the Crue for some Goals, Goals, Goals, baby! Let's Go Pens!!!