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Tomáš Vokoun

Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead

Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis also scored for Pittsburgh, and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Tomas Vokoun stopped 46 shots for Pittsburgh and took his first loss (4-1) since taking over for No. 1 Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.

Penguins jump on Senators in series opener, 4-1

"We did a job on them, but they did have some pretty good scoring chances and flurries on (Vokoun) and I thought he was real strong as the game went on, real solid," Bylsma said of Vokoun.

Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby

Greening responded almost immediately after the switch, beating Vokoun with a sizzling wrist shot 40 seconds later to get the Senators within one.

Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators

Brenden Morrow added his first playoff goal in more than five years, Tomas Vokoun made 19 saves and the Penguins rode their superstar captain to their fourth straight victory.

(7) Ottawa Senators (0-1) at (1) Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

Meanwhile, Tomas Vokoun recorded his third straight victory since replacing Marc-Andre Fleury prior to Game 5 against the Isles.

Penguins top Senators 4-1 to take series opener

The Senators didn't take long to tie it, evening things at 1 on the kind of soft goal Vokoun had avoided during his two stellar starts against the Islanders.

Top Shelf: Boston comeback shakes up Round 2 matchups

A switch in net from Marc-Andre Fleury to Tomas Vokoun stabilized things, but the Pens could be in trouble against the disciplined Sens, one of the more dangerous seventh seeds you'll ever see.

(7) Ottawa Senators (0-0) at (1) Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

Although the coach hasn't officially announced a starter for Game 1, all signs point to Bylsma sticking with Vokoun, who is 5-8 with a 2.30 GAA in 13 career playoff games.

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview - Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa

Vokoun did appear to be the answer to that problem in Games 5 and 6 against the Isles, and the Pens hope he can continue to keep the puck out of the net in Round 2 against Ottawa.

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(1) Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1) at (7) Ottawa Senators (1-2), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

"Obviously we let this one slip away," Vokoun admitted.

Recap: Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh

"Obviously we let this one slip away," Vokoun admitted.

(1) Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0) at (7) Ottawa Senators (0-2), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

The Penguins, however, were able to hold on for the win, as Tomas Vokoun turned aside 19 shots...

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Ottawa Saves Season with 29 Seconds Left

After a scoreless first overtime with more heroics from Anderson and Vokoun, who saved 46 shots...

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Tomas Vokoun stopped 46 shots for Pittsburgh and took his first loss (4-1) since taking over...

2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

While he didn't get much help, Vokoun was pretty unimpressive.

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Penguins Rout Isles, Regaining Series Lead

Vokoun, 36, did not look intimidated as the Penguins restored a little order to a wide-open...

Pittsburgh Penguins beat New York Islanders in Game 5 as Tomas Vokoun earns shutout

Vokoun is three periods away now after shutting out the Islanders for the second time this season.

Vokoun Replaces Fleury in Net for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to their backup goaltender Tomas Vokoun.