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You can’t imagine how emotional for Pittsburgh fans to see Mario Lemieux on the ice for the ceremonial first drop of the puck.

FIRST PERIOD

So far, Pittsburgh is dominating possession.  A couple of shots, last one held by Osgood.

Play stops at 17:02.

Icing against Detroit at 16:14.

Icing again against Detroit. Pittsburgh wins faceoff and keeps it in zone for a while.

PITTSBURGH SCORES!!!!

Malkin to Talbot, flash past Osgood stick-side!!!

DETROIT SCORES.

Game tied at 1-1. Puck flies between Fleury’s legs.

Pittsburgh needs to regain possession and keep it.  Detroit with another steal.

Detroit gets first power play at 10:18.

Pittsburgh gets possession of puck in power play, then off sides.

Pittsburgh clears twice.

DETROIT SCORES ON POWER PLAY.

Pittsburgh gets next power play.

SCORES!!!

Game tied 2-2.

Penalty against Detroit.  Second power play for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh with a few shots. Detroit clears.

END OF FIRST PERIOD. Game tied: 2-2.