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An anticipated matchup between two of the NHL's elite turned into a blowout. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/D. Ross Cameron Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang, left, looks for the rebound as San Jose Sharks goalkeeper Evgeni Nabokov makes a save during the first period.

After Tyler Kennedy missed practice yesterday at Sharks Ice, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma confirmed that the right winger has been shelved again by his injury.

Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy dives to knock the puck away from Ducks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank, No.

When the Penguins signed Mike Rupp during free agency this summer, they knew they were getting a rugged forward with size who had shown he can play within a system.

He has won a Stanley Cup, a scoring title, an MVP and was a household name in Canada at age 14.

The Penguins are recalling forward Mark Letestu from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. Letestu, who is a 5 foot 11, 195-pound center, has two goals and three assists in four games with their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre this season.

Also on the active roster : LW Eric Godard, G Marc-Andre Fleury. Jackets chat Aaron Portzline, noon Wednesday, dispatch.com/cbjchat Live Scoreboard Puck-rakers Blog Dispatch Blue Jackets beat reporters Aaron Portzline and Tom Reed keep you up to date with news and notes from on the ice and off.

The Penguins are expected to start Brent Johnson in goal tonight at Columbus. While no one is suggesting that he is the answer on the power play while center Evgeni Malkin sits out to let his shoulder heal, enforcer Eric Godard got a sniff there late in the Penguins' 6-1 win Wednesday against Montreal.

In the NHL, a defining point of any team is how well they rebound from a poor performance.

A October 28, 2009 9:05 PM A A A A Paul Mara #22 of the Montreal Canadiens controls the puck in front of the defense of Eric Godard #28 of the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 28, 2009 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In case any of the Penguins were in a bad mood following their 4-1 loss to New Jersey on Saturday night, those feelings disappeared within 24 hours.

As expected, Penguins defenseman Jay McKee played Friday night against Florida after missing practice Thursday.

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"Mostly it just kept me tired all the time," he said. Gonchar added "it only makes sense" that his agent, JP Barry, and the Penguins have agreed to put off negotiations on a contract extension until after Jan.

Listen to Carolina coach Paul Maurice , and it becomes clear that he sees no point in second-guessing what happened during the Eastern Conference final this spring, that he wastes no time wondering what might have been.

Who to watch: RW Tyler Kennedy. Already off to a good start with two goals in his first five games, Kennedy gets to take on an Ottawa team he has torched in recent seasons.

Hours before his first goal of the NHL season, veteran Penguins winger made a point to crack jokes with several reporters.

The offence was non-existent. The defence was porous. The goaltending was not up to snuff.