This is our we're-beat-as-all-heck-from-spending-more-time-at-Joe-Louis-Arena-than-Darren-Helm-the-last-few-days-so-we're-going-to-pull-out-an-easy-item-out-of-the-Penguins'-media-guide-and-make-a-list-out-of-it list.

With two shutouts already in the Stanley Cup final, Chris Osgood is already tied with Martin Brodeur in career playoff shutouts against the Penguins:

Goaltender, TeamShutoutsMartin Brodeur, Devils2Chris Osgood, Red Wings2Don Beaupre, Capitals1Ray Emery, Senators1Olaf Kolzig, Capitals1Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers1Andy Moog, Canadiens1Jacques Plante, Blues1Glenn Resch, Islanders1Gary Smith, Blackhawks1Wayne Thomas, Maple Leafs1

Yeah, that list was kind of pathetic. But with the Penguins getting shutout the first two games, we're really struggling without the "We Like Mike" segment we like to use. And we've had about as much sleep time the last few days as Georges Laraque has had on the ice. We promise a better effort for tonight's live blog.

EMPTY NETTER ASSISTS

Playoff Stuff

Penguins

-The Stanley Cup final has been fairly one-sided so far to put it mildly.

-Bob Smizik says the Penguins are in a panic right now.

-There will be a white-out tonight.

-You'll be able to watch tonight's game outside as usual.

-Kris Letang hates bridges.

-The Penguins need to take advantage of their youth and speed.

-The arenas this series is being played in aren't exactly brand new.

-The Penguins currently have the third-longest goalless streak in Stanley Cup final history (for a seven-game series).

-The Penguins are happy to be coming back home.

-Gary Roberts says the Penguins need to find a way to get mad at the Red Wings.

-Here's Roberts' hit on Johan Frazen in Game 2:

-Was that a cheap shot?

-The Penguins are still optimistic.

-Can Michel Therrien work the officials?

-Therrien had a press conference yesterday. Kukla's Korner has the transcript.

-Keep your eye out for John Buccigross. One of the few friends the sport of hockey has at ESPN will be in town for Game 3.

-Dave Dye of the Detroit News had a Q&A with former Penguins coach Ed Olczyk.

-Ducks defenseman/social malcontent Chris Pronger says the Penguins don't want to do the little things to win.

-ESPN's Scott Burnside seems like he's mad he was turned down for an interview request with Mario Lemieux. He slammed Lemieux for not being more public.

-We're not sure what has showed up the least; The Penguins' offense or Sidney Crosby's beard.

-Random but somewhat appropriate Photobucket find of the day:

Red Wings

-Why do they call it "Hockeytown" again? The Pistons playoff game drew better ratings than Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final.

-Chris Osgood doesn't like to talk about himself, staying on his feet.

-Historically bad statistic of the day for the Red Wings: Three teams have failed to win a Stanley Cup final despite commanding a 2-0 lead in the series. Two of them hailed from Detroit.

-Does Niklas Kronwall leave his feet to deliver checks?

-Move over Thomas Hearns. Kronwall is Detroit's new hitman.

-Detroit's top four defensemen are stealing the show.

-The Red Wings are committed to defense.

-Red Wings home games are offering a boost to Detroit's economy.

-Susan Whitall of the Detroit News took care of this series' obligatory "how each city is different" story.

-Are the Red Wings and city of Detroit already planning a parade? (Kudos to The Pensblog for the find.)

-Who are the favorites on the Red Wings to win the Conn Smythe?

-Is Chris Osgood deserving of the award?

-The Red Wings are willing to take abuse if it means wins.

-This Stanley Cup final lacks drama.

-Johan Franzen says his team needs to stay humble.

-When did Pavel Datsyuk get physical?

-Datsyuk compared winning the Cup in 2002 to a sunrise.

-Dan Cleary isn't just from the eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador. He's from the eastern part of Newfoundland and Labrador.

-Actress Kristen Bell is apparently a big fan of divers.

-If you were a Red Wings fan trying to catch a game in Pittsburgh, there's some bad news for you.

-Kukla's Korner has the transcript of Mike Babcock's press conference yesterday.

AHL

-The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will be running into some pretty good players with the Chicago Wolves.

-The Penguins traveled by plane for the first time this season.

Non-Playoff Stuff

Atlantic Division

-Random YouTube Find of the Day: Former Flyers goaltender Brian Boucher getting a puck stuck in his mask:

Northeast Division

-Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara wants to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. He wants a partner.

Southeast Division

-Former Penguins forward Matt Bradley re-signed with the Capitals.

Northwest Division

-Could Colorado forward Joe Sakic retire?

First Published: May 28, 2008, 11:15 a.m.