Tuesday, 17 April 2012 10:55

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

-Assuming they lose, where do the Penguins go as a team after thse playoffs?

-Will Arron Asham and James Neal (above) be joining Craig Adams in the press box?

-Evgeni Malkin says he plans on playing for Russia in the World Championships if the Penguins are eliminated.

-"We've discussed a game plan of how to get them frustrated, get them off their game -- just getting after it, playing hard, playing smart between the whistles." - Flyers forward Scott Hartnell.

-The Flyers have cashed in on six of their 10 power play attempts this series.

-The Penguins put tickets for Game 5 on sale. (PG+)

-The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' first round schedule has been announced:

Game 1 – Fri., Apr. 20 – Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m.
Game 2 – Sat., Apr. 21 – Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m.
Game 3 – Wed., Apr. 25 – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Hershey, 7:00 p.m.
*-Game 4 – Fri., Apr. 27 – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Hershey, 7:00 p.m.
*-Game 5 – Sat., Apr. 28 – Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m.

*-if necessary

-Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves for the Rangers in a 1-0 shutout of the Senators in Game 3. The Rangers lead the series, 2-1.

-A goal and two assists by captain Zdeno Chara led the Bruins to a 4-3 win against the Capitals in Game 3. Tim Thomas made 29 saves for Boston which has a 2-1 series lead.

-A goal and two assists by Andy McDonald led the Blues to a 4-3 win against the Sharks in Game 3. Brian Elliott made 26 saves for the Blues who lead the series, 2-1.

Pirates/MLB

-The Pirates' bullpen falters in a 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

-Highlights:

-Neil Walker is getting past his slow start.

-The minor league report.

-The Giants signed pitcher Madison Baumgartner to a five-year extension worth $35 million.

Steelers/NFL

-Welcome back Charlie Batch.

-The Broncos re-signed wide receiver Brandon Stokley.

-Denver released former Steelers defensive lineman Ryan McBean.

-The Dolphins signed former Panthers wide receiver Legedu Naanee.

-The Raiders re-signed safety Matt Giordano.

-Former Rams Pro Bowl center Rich Saul passed away. He was 64.

(Photo: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)