User Rating: / 4
PoorBest 

Tuesday, 26 April 2011 09:38

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

It seemed like every other series had some sort of intriguing mini-controversy except for Penguins - Lightning.

Guy Boucher filled that void last night when he accused Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik of poking Tampa Bay forward Steven Stamkos in the eye.

During a scrum 5:26 into the third period, a scrum developed in front of the Penguins' net with Orpik and Stamkos involved. Minor penalty were assessed to Lightning forward Ryan Malone, Victor Hedman and Penguins forward Chris Kunitz.

According to the St. Petersberg Times, Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman will ask the league to look into the matter.

(Photo: Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

Comments (11)

Subscribe to this comment's feed

...
written by eman41, April 26, 2011 - 11:07 AM

Do the Lightning and their fans do anything but whine? Aside from one stray shot from the right half wall in Game 5, they have all the momentum and have gotten every break in this series.

• 
• +5
• 
• 

...
written by Boom Shaka, April 26, 2011 - 11:28 AM

Poor Tampa. They clearly hold the moral high ground. They would never do anything borderline, such as....ohhh.... allow Ryan Malone to elbow Pascal Dupuis to the head during a Game 6 situation.

• 
• +5
• 
• 

...
written by cj457pm, April 26, 2011 - 12:03 PM

Looks like Stamkos has his glove in Orpik's eye. Just saying.

• 
• +5
• 
• 

...
written by Cup4Pens, April 26, 2011 - 12:21 PM

This just in... Boucher says he thinks Orpik may have intended to eat a peanutbutter sandwhich before game 6. Details are sketchy at this time.

• 
• +2
• 
• 

...
written by ruppasaurus, April 26, 2011 - 12:32 PM

have a bad feeling about tomorrow night, but am going to remain the optimistic and assume the boys come out on fire. Seth, perhaps you can give us a stat line, and tell us what team in the history of hockey has won a series with one pp goal.

• 
• -3
• 
• 

...
written by Go Lightning!!, April 26, 2011 - 12:48 PM

Why do Penguins fans whine so much? This turned into a great series...can't wait for game 7, win or lose.

• 
• -14
• 
• 

...
written by D Sanchez, April 26, 2011 - 12:48 PM

Any chance we can get Orpik to poke Kovalev or Niskanen in the eye? I'd love to get those two out of the lineup for game 7.

• 
• +1
• 
• 

...
written by Cup4Pens, April 26, 2011 - 01:01 PM

Go (home) Lightening:
Have you read the comments made by your fellow bolt fans posted to the article about the alleged figer poke? Go read them... Whine whine whine

• 
• +3
• 
• 

...
written by Disgruntled Goat, April 26, 2011 - 02:43 PM

There were times last night when I felt like poking my own eyes out.

• 
• +7
• 
• 

...
written by Boom Shaka, April 26, 2011 - 06:19 PM

Hey, the one Lightening troll on the internet stopped by your blog Seth. You should feel honored!

• 
• +0
• 
• 

...
written by BPpensfan, April 26, 2011 - 07:25 PM

BREAKING NEWS!!! Lightening Coach Guy Boucher blames Orpik for the scar on his face! LOL!

• 
• +1
• 
•