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As Boston left wing Daniel Paille went soaring through the air during the second period at TD Garden on Saturday, the point became clear: The Penguins weren't going to be pushed around by the big, bad Bruins.

Defenseman Brooks Orpik's thunderous check was the signature moment during one of the Penguins' signature wins of the season, a 2-1 decision over the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Boston physically manhandled the Penguins earlier this season in a 3-1 victory at Consol Energy Center. The Penguins weren't about to allow a repeat.

"You don't want to get pushed around," Orpik said.

It was the Penguins doing most of the pushing Saturday, outhitting the Bruins, 27-17.

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