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DENVER -- Brock Osweiler wanted to follow Peyton Mannings path, not live in his shadow. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-Draft-Jersey/ .And that, he said, was the reason for his remark that drew so much ire back in Denver last spring.Osweiler swears he meant no disrespect to Denver when he said at his introductory news conference in Houston that he chose the Texans over the Broncos in free agency because they gave him the best opportunity to be successful.With his homecoming on tap Monday night, a game pitting two flawed 4-2 division leaders, Osweiler acknowledged it might not have been the wisest choice of words. But hes not apologizing for saying it, just expressing regret that it came off wrong in some quarters.After spending four seasons as Peyton Mannings backup and presumed successor, Osweiler shockingly left the Super Bowl champs for a four-year, $72 million offer from Houston 48 hours after Mannings tearful retirement.His best opportunity to be successful comment was seen as one last jab at the team that had benched him for the playoff run. A dash of salt in the wound of uncertainty hed left behind in Denver, the team was suddenly jolted with an unexpected search for a new quarterback.I dont know what he was thinking, Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said this week. Weve won a lot of games here, so I would think wed give him the best place to win.Osweiler explained that while he felt he fit in very nicely with Gary Kubiaks West Coast offense in Denver, where he went 5-2 as the starter last season, he felt his skills were better suited for Bill OBriens more traditional downfield passing scheme.It seemed like a phenomenal opportunity as a quarterback to play in a system like this, Osweiler said. I was able to see Peyton play in similar systems in 2012, `13 and `14. And I dont think any of us can deny what he was able to accomplish in those systems. So, as a quarterback, as a competitor, as someone striving to do great things in this league, it just seemed like a great opportunity to be able to play in a system that was similar to that.Osweiler also drew the ire of Broncos fans for skipping the teams White House visit and ring ceremony . He explained he was too busy learning a new playbook with a new team in a new city to relive Super Bowl 50, although Von Miller and Emmanuel Sanders did Facetime him from the ring ceremony in June.After a six-month search, the Broncos settled on Trevor Siemian as Mannings successor.I think Trevors done a phenomenal job, I really do, Osweiler said. I really couldnt be happier for Trevor.Osweiler is coming off his best game as a Texan, leading Houston back from a 14-point deficit for a 26-23 win in overtime against the Colts last week.Siemian is coming off his first loss, 21-13 at San Diego, where he was still compromised by a sprained left shoulder that had sidelined him the week before.You know what, Im really impressed with the guy, said ESPN color analyst Jon Gruden, who watched the Broncos practice over the weekend. No. 1, winning your first four starts in the NFL is hard to do, I dont care what kind of team youre on. Handling the pressure of not only succeeding Peyton Manning but taking the keys to the world champions, thats tough.Gruden said he expects Siemian to do even better when the Broncos ground game gets going and Kubiaks patented bootlegs and play-actions come into play more.The only bigger shocker than Osweiler leaving Denver this year was Siemian winning the job hed left behind.I think the credit goes to John Elway and Kubiak for a) finding the guy, but b) having the guts to play the guy, Gruden said. Most people would have said, `Hey, lets just go with (Mark) Sanchez. We traded for him. Lets save face and give Sanchez a shot. Or, `Lets go with Paxton Lynch. He was our No. 1 pick. Lets go with our seventh round pick who no one knows about? That takes a lot of courage. I think they deserve credit for playing the best player.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Kerry-Hyder-Draft-Jersey/ . -- Sergey Tolchinksy scored his second goal of the game 3:56 into overtime as the Sault Ste. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Kerryon-Johnson-Draft-Jersey/ . -- Ken Appleby made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 2-0 win over the Belleville Bulls on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Graham-Glasgow-Draft-Jersey/ .com) - The Chicago Blackhawks aim for their third three-game winning streak of the season when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers in Sundays battle at the United Center. PITTSBURGH -- All Marc-Andre Fleury ever wants to do is give his team a chance to stay in the game.The Pittsburgh Penguins goalie did that and more on Thursday against the New York Islanders.Fleury had 31 of his 35 saves through two periods, keeping the game close and allowing Sidney Crosby to score the tiebreaking goal late in the third to lead the Penguins to a 4-2 victory over the Islanders.We were under a lot of pressure, we were on our heels and he made some huge saves that allowed us to keep the lead, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. He was terrific.Fleury faced just five shots in the third period while starting for the eighth straight game. Fleury won for the 19th time in his last 24 home starts and has given up two or fewer goals in five of the first six home games.I know the guys are trying hard, Fleury said. Im just trying to keep the score close and keep them ahead.Patric Hornqvist, Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel also scored -- each getting his third of the season -- to help the defending champion Penguins win for the third time in four games and improve to 5-0-1 at home.Crosby, playing for the second straight game after missing the first six with a concussion, scored with 2:25 left as he caught a pass from Scott Wilson at the top of the crease and quickly turned to his forehand to put the puck behind Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak.Crosby, who also scored in his season debut on Tuesday, now has points in 10 straight regular season games dating back to last season.Kessel added a power-play goal to cap the scoring 32 seconds later.Travis Hamonic and Shane Prince scored for the Islanders, who fell to 0-3-0 on the road. Halak finished with 31 saves.Malkin broke a 1-1 tie with 7:12 left in the third as he took a pass from Kessel and pulled up ahead of Islanders defenseman Dennis Seidenberg before placing a shot between Halaks pads.Prince, playing for the first time after missing five games with a lower-body injury, tied it again with 4:22 remaining. Fleury left the net to play a shot into the zone but the puck caromed off the boards to Prince, who put it into an empty net.I felt bad because I shouldnt have come out of the net, Fleury said. If I wouldve stayed in the net, we wouldve been fine. I was happy to see Sid bury that one.Pittsburgh won three of four against the Islanders last season, the eighth time in nine years the Penguins won the season series. http://www.officiallionsgear.com/Lions-Taylor-Decker-Draft-Jersey/. The Islanders played the second half of a back-to-back after falling at home against Montreal on Wednesday.No one is going to feel sorry for us, Hamonic said. Frustrating result the past two games, but you move forward. We have to keep going. Thats all we can do.Hornqvist opened the scoring with a power-play goal 46 seconds into the game. Pittsburgh has scored a power-play goal in all six home games.Crosby, standing at the left post, set up Hornqvist on the opposite side during a slick passing sequence that also involved Kessel.Fleury kept it a one-goal game with three saves in succession on Nick Leddys point shot, Thomas Hickeys redirection and a blocker stop on Josh Bailey. Prince later hit the post to the left of a sprawled Fleury on a breakaway.The Islanders tied it late in the second period on their 28th shot. Hamonic finished a 2-on-1 from Prince, beating Fleury to the blocker side.Were giving up more shots and chances than I think were accustomed to and (Fleury) has been there to make that timely save for us, Sullivan said. It gives our guys a chance to grab ahold of ourselves and play the game the right way. I thought in the third period our guys responded.Game notes Sullivan didnt have an update on F Carl Hagelin, who left late in the third after taking a hit into the boards. .. G Matt Murray, who led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup in June, dressed as Fleurys backup for the second straight game since returning from a broken hand sustained in last months World Cup of Hockey. ... Penguins D Kris Letang missed a fourth straight game with an upper-body injury, but he participated in Thursdays morning skate and is close to a return. ... Conor Sheary (eye) missed his fourth straight game for Pittsburgh, as did Derrick Pouliot (undisclosed). ... Islanders F Nikolay Kulemin missed his second straight game with an upper-body injury. ... Eric Boulton (lower body), Ryan Pulock (lower body) and Mathew Barzal also sat for the Islanders.UP NEXTIslanders: Open a five-game homestand Sunday against Toronto on Sunday.Penguins: Begin a four-game road trip Saturday at Philadelphia. 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