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Tuesday, August 14, 2001
The NHL – Not Human Lemieux
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Mario Lemieux kept his scoring streak alive Saturday night. Super Mario scored two goals in the Penguins' 6-5 loss to the New York Islanders. Lemieux now has nine goals in eight games since his return. Is Super Mario's super comeback making a mockery of the NHL? ESPN.com's Terry Frei has another comeback for that question. NHL Rules! travels to D.C. to find out what adjustments are made by players who play with and against Lemieux. Defenseman Marc Bergevin says he won't change a thing. Then again, he's the only Penguin who has the team owner as a chauffer.
Part II: Interview with Lemieux
Corners: Stopping Mario | Revieux: Road test
Lemieux gallery: First stint | Second coming
What's better than best?
After scoring seven points in his first two games back, Mario Lemieux says his game will get even better.
One week = one award
After two games together, Mario Lemeiux and Jaromir Jagr share the NHL's Player of the Week Award.
Mario came back, so did Jagr
Think Mario Lemieux's comeback hasn't had a huge affect on the Penguins? Ask Jaromir Jagr, who had seven points in their first two games together, including four goals all set up by Mario.
Corners: Lemieux had room to work
Hands-off hockey didn't work for the Maple Leafs, but it suited Mario Lemieux just fine in his first game back.
Analysis: Just as good this time around
ESPN's experts weigh in after witnessing Lemieux score a goal and two assists in his first game back.
Jagr had some fun
He wanted a trade a few months back. But after just one game with Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr is having a lot more fun.
Comeback notebook
Penguins netminder Garth Snow helped his team shut out the Leafs in Super Mario's debut against the Leafs.
Historic return a hot ticket
Hoping to witness NHL history, Penguins fans doled out cash and personal possessions for tickets. Some were left disappointed.
Bill Clement chat wrap
Before Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh, ESPN's Bill Clement stopped by to chat with users about Mario's return.
Mario doesn't melt under pregame spotlight
Other than dealing with a throng of media, Lemieux treated the day of his comeback like any other day at the office.
A goaltender's guide to Mario Lemieux
Former Flyer goaltender Ron Hextall tells ESPN.com's Rob Parent what it was like facing Mario Lemieux.
Analysis: Same ol' Mario – silent, but deadly
ESPN experts analyze the effect Mario Lemieux's presence will have on the Penguins and the opposition.
T'was the night before Mario's return
While Lemieux's return is front-page news, Pittsburgh sports fans are reserving their excitement until he actually plays.
Lemieux's true prize is a new arena
Forget the Stanley Cup, writes ESPN.com's Darren Rovell. Mario Lemieux's holy grail should be a new arena.
Morganti: Why Dec. 27?
Mario Lemieux is making his comeback less than three weeks after he announced his return. Why so soon? ESPN.com's Al Morganti answers with why not?
The comeback king
Comebacks are nothing new for Lemieux, who has returned from absences due to back surgery and Hodgkin's Disease.
Lemieux in the
crosshairs
ESPN's Brian Engblom points out what makes Lemieux so dangerous and vulnerable.
A super comeback
Penguins owner Mario Lemieux announces he will return to the ice after a 3½-year retirement.
Mario's first practice
For the first time since his last game on April 26, 1997, Lemieux skates with his Penguin teammates.
The aftershock
From loud cheers to dropping jaws, Pittsburgh players react to the news that Super Mario will be returning to the ice.
Frei: Mario must sell
According to ESPN.com's Terry Frei, Lemieux should be forced to sell his ownership stake in the Penguins.
Morganti: East up in air
Al Morganti takes an inside look at how the Eastern Conference shapes up with Lemieux's return.
Mario's collectible value
ESPN.com's Darren Rovell goes inside the business side of Mario Lemieux's value on the collectible market.
Did Lemieux's NHL Rules! skate spark comeback?
In late October, ESPN.com's Brian Shactman saw Mario Lemieux on the ice. He looked pretty darn good.
NHL Rules! and Lemieux? NHL wants combo
Now that Super Mario is returning, the NHL wants the center to make another appearance – on NHL Rules!
Ratto: Ownership has its privileges
ESPN.com's Ray Ratto writes that owner Mario Lemieux's return to the ice has made pro sports owners green with envy.
ESPN Classic: A magnificent career
ESPN Classic's SportsCentury documents Mario Lemieux's incredible career, from his first goal to his last game.
Lemieux and Jagr? Don't forget Kovalev
ESPN.com's Nancy Marrapese-Burrell looks at the great season Alexei Kovalev's having.
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