Dupuis Finds Scoring Touch with New Teammates in Pittsburgh
Two of Pittsburgh’s trade-deadline acquisitions, Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis, were productive Sunday afternoon, when the Penguins skated to a 7-1 win over division rival Philadelphia. Hossa tallied a goal and an assist while Dupuis contributed three helpers.
Hossa was expected to be a key contributor, but suffered a knee injury that sidelined him for six games in his first Pittsburgh appearance. While he returned in impressive fashion Sunday, Dupuis has quietly provided a boost to his new team during Hossa’s absence. The 28-year-old veteran has registered a goal and six assists in eight games, after collecting a total of just 15 points in 62 games with Atlanta.
In fact, among the 33 players with NHL experience who were dealt within 48 hours of the trade deadline, Dupuis is one of the top point scorers.
Points Leaders among Players Dealt within 48 Hours of February Trade Deadline
Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Games. . . . . . . . . . . . G. . . A. . . . . Pts
Jeff Halpern, TB. . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . 6. . . . . 11
Brian Campbell, SJ. . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . 9. . . . . 11
Brad Richards, Dal. . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . 7. . . . . .9
Steve Bernier, Buf. . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . 6. . . . . .8
Andrew Ladd, Chi. . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . 5. . . . . . 8
Pascal Dupuis, Pit. . . . . . . . 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. . . . 6. . . . . .7
Colby Armstrong, Atl. . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . 4. . . . . .7