Ron Cook: Penguins' desperation meter starts toward red

Penguins fans were unanimously thrilled when the New York Rangers knocked out the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. This was for a couple of reasons. One, the Philly hockey fan base - the most despicable in sports - got what it deserved, an early exit by its team. And two, it made for an easier second-round series for the Penguins, who have been owned by the Flyers and generally play much better against the Rangers.