HOUSTON -- Wednesday presented a challenging scenario for the Pittsburgh Pirates from the outset. Despite a productive Trade Deadline, trading away Quinn Priester and Martín Pérez left them without a traditional starter, necessitating the call-up of journeyman Jake Woodford for a spot start. Opposing them was Framber Valdez, considered one of the aces of the Houston Astros.
Anthony Beauvillier, a new forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, shares a deep admiration for Marc-Andre Fleury. Both hail from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. "So for me, it was just natural for me to be a Penguins fan growing up," said Beauvillier, whose first NHL game as a fan was a playoff matchup between Pittsburgh and Montreal.