Pens 3, Flyers 1: Starting Off Right

The Penguins definitely learned some things from las year's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.  They proved it today in their 3-1 win over the Flyers in their season-opener.  Last Spring, the Flyers' power play tortured the Penguins, and the Pens' PK failed to adjust.  Today, the Flyers had a whopping five chances on the power play, and the Penguins held them to nothing.

Other game notes:

Marc-Andre Fleury avenged his horrid performance in last year's playoff, shutting down the Flyers with 26 saves and only 1 goal allowed.

Evgeni Malkin was a monster in the first period, hounding the puck furiously on the forecheck.  He earned an assist on the Pens' first goal (scored by Tyler Kennedy).  Although his pace slowed a bit, he looked solid for all 60 minutes.

Tomas Vokoun will get a start right of the bat tomorrow night, against the New York Rangers of all teams.  The Rangers, led by goalie Henrik Lundqvist, seem to be the Penguins' biggest competition for the Eastern Conference title, however the Pens had their number last year.

Here is my full scouting report for the Penguins 2013 season