Game 1 Second Round Headlines

Here's today's newspaper headlines...

At Newsday, Arthur Staple writes about the Penguins firepower..."Pittsburgh is especially tough in its transition game, using long passes to spring their forwards. Offensive-zone turnovers and the way the Rangers respond could be key."

Larry Brooks at the New York Post tells us what the Rangers must do to slow down Sidney Crosby..."Equally important, however, is what the Rangers must not do in this marquee matchup between Broadway's bright lights and Sidney Crosby's name above the title, for they must not become preoccupied with Pittsburgh's - and No. 87's - penchant for embellishing and contesting every call, and they must not become consumed with matching lines against Crosby or Evegni Malkin."

Peter Botte at the Daily News talks about the long layoff..."There has been more than enough discussion about Jaromir Jagr facing the boobirds in Pittsburgh, and of the Blueshirts facing two of the NHL's brightest stars, not to mention all of the other subplots that will begin popping up once their second-round series against the Penguins finally gets underway Friday."

At the New York Times, Lynn Zinser talks about how good the Penguins are..."The Penguins surprised everyone, including themselves, by going 16-8-4 in their games without Crosby and surged toward the top of the Eastern Conference. Malkin became their go-to offensive player. They ended up second in the conference, finishing only 2 points behind Montreal."