Game four of the Eastern Conference semi-final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals will begin just after 8pm tonight at the Consol Energy Center. Pre-game on WISR 680am is 7:30pm. The Pens are 2-2 on their past four Game four’s on their home ice, and have won four of their last five series in which they have had a 2-1 series lead.
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has received a one-game suspension from the NHL for his late hit on Washington winger Marcus Johansson during game three of their Stanley Cup playoff series Monday. Letang will be replaced in the lineup tonight by Justin Schultz.
Last night in the Eastern Conference: Tampa Bay defeated the New York Islanders 5-4 to take a 2-1 series lead. In the Western Conference: Nashville defeated San Jose 4-1. San Jose leads the series 2-1. St. Louis took a 2-1 series lead over Dallas following a 6-1 victory.
A year after he was the NHL “Coach of the Year” – the Calgary Flames fired head coach Bob Hartley Tuesday.
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