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Thursday, 24 February 2011 23:00

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

"Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with former players, coaches, executives and media members who were a part or around that team.

Today, we look at the Penguins' 5-5 tie with the Capitals, Feb. 24, 1991.

The Penguins responded to tie the game at the 7:21 mark of the first period when left winger Bob Errey beat goaltender Jim Hrivnak. Assists went to center Mario Lemieux and right winger Mark Recchi.

A power-play goal by Recchi at 15:29 gave the Penguins a 2-1 lead. Defensemen Larry Murphy and Paul Coffey were credited with assists.

Washington tied it at the last second, literally when center Mike Ridley scored at 19:59 off assists from right winger Dino Ciccarreli and defenseman Al Iafrate.

At the 3:30 mark of the second, Iafrate scored against goaltender Wendell Young to make it 3-2. Assists went to left winger Nick Kypreos and Druce.

The Penguins tied it once again at 10:03 when center John Cullen scored on a power play off assists from left winger Kevin Stevens and right winger Scott Young.

At 19:56, rookie right winger Jaromir Jagr cashed in on another power play. Lemieux and Recchi had assists.

Lemieux scored at 19:56 of the period to make it 5-3. Assists went to Recchi and Coffey.

At 16:25, the Capitals pulled within one to make it 5-4. Rookie right winger Peter Bondra scored off assists from center Michal Pivonka and right winger Alan May.

The Capitals ended an improbable comeback when right winger Dino Ciccarelli scored the 19:28 mark with center Dale Hunter getting the only assist

Notes:

-Wendell Young recorded the tie after rmaking 11 saves.

-The three stars were 1.) Ciccarelli 2.) Lemieux 3.) Druce.

-Barrasso left the game in the second period due to an injury.

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(Photos: Penguins Hockey Cards)

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