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Wednesday, 16 March 2011 21:38

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' 6-3 win against the Nordiques, March 16, 1991.

The Penguins increased the lead to 2-0 when Trottier scored at the 6:51 mark Assists went to rookie right winger Jaromir Jagr and goaltender Tom Barrasso.

Just 1:28 into the second period, the Nordiques got on the board and made it 2-1 when left winger Scott Pearson beat Barrasso on a penalty shot.

At the 5:46 mark, right winger Mark Recchi cashed in on a power play off assists from left winger Kevin Stevens and defenseman Larry Murphy.

Just under two minutes later at 7:26, Pearson scored again to make it 3-2. Center Joe Sakic and rookie right winger Owen Nolan were credited with assists.

Recchi scored the eventual game-winning goal at the 15:31 mark on another power play off assists from Stevens and Murphy.

Jagr scored 7:31 into the third period. Defensemen Paul Stanton and Ulf Samuelsson netted the assists.

Rookie center Mats Sundin scored the Noridques' third goal just over half a minute later at 8:04. Center Stephane Morin recorded the lone assist.

The game's final goal was scored by Trottier on a power play at the 17:59 mark. Right winger Scott Young and Samuelsson netted assists.

Notes:

-Barrasso made 20 saves to record the win.

-The three stars were 1.) Recchi 2.) Jagr 3.) Trottier.

-The Penguins extended a home unbeaten streak to 13 games.

Patrick Division standings:

(Photo: Penguins Hockey Cards)

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written by jms44, March 17, 2011 - 02:02 AM

Never ever ever underestimate the effect that Trotts and Coffey had on that "91 team. They taught Mario how to win.

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