SLAP SHOTS

     Slap me silly, it's a hockey night in Pittsburgh! Our Pittsburgh Penguins faceoff in a Metro division showdown tonight with the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)The Pens got back in the win column following their first game back since the All-Star break, punishing the Predators on Tuesday 4-2. Now, against a Metro rival, is the time to stay in the win column. Columbus likes to crush the Pens with their plodding, slow, bullying style. As we all know, the Pens live in a house built on speed and skill. These 2 types of games are like oil and water, they do not mix. Set the tone early. They can't hit what they can't touch. Speed kills! 2)The best way to set the pace? Score early, score often, score BIG Goals, Goals, Goals! 3)Columbus carries with them the #1 power play in the league at 24.6%. The Pens are stinking up the joint on the penalty kill at 78.6% Tighten up that D. Kill 'em all!