Johnson to start in goal for Penguins Friday, maybe Saturday too

October 14, 2010 2:35 pm

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By Shelly Anderson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said backup goaltender Brent Johnson will start Friday night at home against the New York Islanders, but he would not commit to going back to No. 1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for Saturday's game at Philadelphia.

The Penguins are playing three games in four nights, so it is not unusual for Johnson to get a start, but he has fared better in his one game, a 3-1 win Monday at New Jersey with 31 saves, than Fleury has in the Penguins' other games.

Fleury is 0-3 with a 3.41 goals-against average and an .853 save percentage.

Shelly Anderson: shanderson@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1721
First Published October 14, 2010 2:35 pm

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