Staal Falls

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I know you're excited, Sid, but that goofball look is not cute. Oh, what am I saying...it's all cute. Sidney Crosby celebrated the anniversary of his first NHL hat trick on Wednesday by getting another hat trick, this one against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens were apparently coming off a winning streak before they took on the Pens, but you wouldn't know it from the way they played...final score: Pens' victory, 6-1. Our recap:



++Times Jordan Staal fell: 2 (thanks in part to a highstick to the eye area)



++Most people involved in a Staal fall: 2



++Staal falls resulting in a goal: 0



++Number of times Malkin landed in the box: 1



++Fights: Nothing of note this time

This one was pretty much a smackdown. The Canadiens actually started out very strong and quick, but it didn't last. Tonight's Jordan Staal Award is hereby co-awarded to Matt Cooke and Michael Rupp...for sheer volume.