A hard slap in the face.

(Picture: AP)
The Ottawa Senators punched in early for the 2007 playoffs first round start. Ottawa slapped around the Pittsburgh Penguins all night long and attacked goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury's net from every angle. At some point in the 3rd period the score was 6-1. Final score: 6-3

The Penguins have two days to recover and forget that 6-3 slap in the face. Sidney Crosby scored a goal during the final minute of the game and referees disallowed one of his goal 24 seconds into the 3rd. Chris Neil physically dominated and scored a beautiful insurance goal to end his night of effort.

Ottawa leads the series 1-0

Yesterday's other scores:
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San Jose 5 - Nashville 4 (GWG 2nd overtime period) Series:SJ leads 1-0
Anaheim 2 - Minnesota 1 Series: Ana leads 1-0
Vancouver 5 - Dallas 4 (GWG 4th overtime period) Series:VAN leads 1-0
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