SLAP SHOTS

     Buy Sam a drink and get his dog one, too; it's a great day for hockey! Our Pittsburgh Penguins take their show on the road to Columbus tonight to faceoff with their Metro division rivals the Blue Jackets. These are your keys for tonight's game. And congratulations to the Captain. Sidney Crosby recorded his 1000th career point in last night's game (before delivering the game-winning goal himself). Congrats, Sid! 1)After last night's dramatic come-from-behind, 4-3 win in OT, the Pens look to keep it in the win column on the road. We're 35-13-7 with 77 points. They're 36-15-5 with 77 points. We don't like them and they don't like us. It will be a playoff atmosphere in Columbus, especially considering the fact that they've never won a playoff series. They'll try to bully us and dictate the pace of play. They can't hit what they can't catch. Speed kills. Bring your A game! 2)Columbus is 5th in the league in goals per game at 3.2. Guess what? We're #1 at 3.5. Crank up the Goals, Goals, Goals! 3)Columbus has the #3 power play at 22.8%. The Pens power play is no slouch, either, coming in 5th at 21.5%. Man-up! Let's Go Pens!!!!