"The Penguins want to provide upcoming opponents ? starting today against the New York Rangers at Consol Energy Center ? with something to think about. Five of their seven games to close March will come against possible Stanley Cup playoff opponents: the Rangers; Philadelphia (twice); Tampa Bay; and Detroit, a Western Conference team. A first-round 4-5 matchup against Tampa Bay is a strong possibility, and by passing Philadelphia for the Atlantic Division title the Penguins could face the Rangers in the first round. "Once you get to this point in the season, there is the start of giving them a different look," coach Dan Bylsma said Saturday after practice at Southpointe Iceoplex. "It does come into play, and you start to build a game plan within this game of, 'We're going to play these guys in the playoffs so we want to set a tone.'"" Read more: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_728270.html
