Pens drop puck on 1977-78 campaign with win over Blues

The Penguins got the 1977-78 season off to a good start by extending their NHL record opening night winning streak to seven with a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues before 11,663 at the Civic Arena. 

"(Denis) Herron made some brilliant saves and I thought Ron Stackhouse was outstanding," said coach Johnny Wilson after notching his first win behind the Penguin bench. See the full game report from October 13, 1977.

Game 2: Pens can't "bar the door" vs. Bruins

After their surprising victory against the mighty Bruins in Game One, the Penguins came out trying to play the same style that got them that impressive win two nights earlier: play tight defense, try to capitalize on the odd offensive chance, and - most of all - pray that goalie Greg Millen can keep standing on his head.

Well, it worked OK for the first period, but not much longer, as the Beantowners evened things up rather easily, skating off with a 4-1 win and a 1-1 series tie in their best-of-five 1980 preliminary series round.

Here's a wire article with some reaction from Pens D-man Ron Stackhouse and Bruin goalkeeper Gerry Cheevers.