Game Thread: Rangers vs Pens

[fonze232]

I'm a casual fan. Can someone post the most common lines for the Pens? Thanks.

 

[element1286]

I'm a casual fan. Can someone post the most common lines for the Pens? Thanks.

Really hard to pin down the most common lines, since the roster has been in so much flux.

Going forward it seems like:

Kunitz - Crosby - Hornqvist
Winnik - Malkin - Perron
Spaling - Sutter - Comeau
Bennett - Lapierre - Downie

 

[element1286]

Well through two games, Fluery has been better than Lundqvist, and the Pens are winning on special teams. Definitely the recipe to beat a higher seeded team, hopefully they can keep it up.

It would be nice to get Ehrhoff or Poliout back tomorrow, would be a huge upgrade over Doumolin.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Erhoff is not an improvement.

 

[element1286]

It's hard for me to believe you watch every game Scouty and think Ehrhoff won't be an improvement over Brian Doumolin.

 

[Burghfan]

I can believe that the Pens pulled one out. The first game was really intense (as you'd expect) and the Pens seemed to match the intensity, just couldn't put the puck in the net. The second game wasn't quite as desperate and the Pens got a couple past Lundqvist, but I think all that it really means is the Rags will clinch the series at home instead of in Pittsburgh.

 

[scoutyjones2]

It's hard for me to believe you watch every game Scouty and think Ehrhoff won't be an improvement over Brian Doumolin.

I am anti-Erhoff. I was against the signing from the start...he's a 32 years old turd with no upside. Team needs youth, speed and size. Let the young kids play. This team isn't going to the cup and he won't be back next year. His career is over

 

[scoutyjones2]

15 minutes in to get a shot on goal

 

[scoutyjones2]

Game over...hopefully they don't get shutout

 

[scoutyjones2]

PAthetic PP

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I really hate being that guy but I gotta ask,

"why did we fire Disco again?"

At least Disco's teams could put up goals. When we went down, we went down with flare. This team puts me to sleep to be honest.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

BTW, if Johnston & company prove me wrong, you're all more than welcome to rub it in my face. Small price to pay for the Pens' success.

 

[3riverbabe]

We gotta start fast against this team! By the time we had our crap together last night, it was too late.

 

[evolver115]

^^^
Yandle commits an obvious interference against Crosby. Ten seconds later Hagelin is sent in alone on Fleury, and Rangers lead 1-0.

Dan Boyle hooks Lappy under the arm, impeding a short-handed break, puck goes the other way, Rangers lead 2-0.

They can't play against the Rangers AND the officials with hopes of winning this series. The officiating is beyond description.

Column: Stripes have Penguins seeing stars - DK on Pittsburgh Sports

It's behind a pay wall, but if you subscribe, check out Kovacevic's article about last night's game. He spoke with Don Koharski after the game. Koharski is acting as the supervisor of officiating in this series. He absolved both of the above would be penalties, and also Hanks dive. Told DK that Crosby ran him, lol

 

[thedddd]

Consistency would be nice in the NHL with officiating.

 

[scoutyjones2]

If the Pens played a full 60 like they did the last 20, they would be up

 

[element1286]

If the Pens played a full 60 like they did the last 20, they would be up

If the Rags played all series like they did in the first 40 minutes they'd be up 3-0. Not disagreeing the Pens played poorly for the first 40 minutes, but the Rangers won the President's trophy for a reason, they are a good team.

 

[Burghfan]

Consistency would be nice in the NHL with officiating.

It sure would, but I've seen more consistent officiating in the WWE.

 

[Burghfan]

Hey Doobster, hope you had a great time on vacation. Did you drink a lot of Vitamin T? (Tequila)

 

[element1286]

I really hate being that guy but I gotta ask,

"why did we fire Disco again?"

At least Disco's teams could put up goals. When we went down, we went down with flare. This team puts me to sleep to be honest.

Yeah, definitely a different type of failing. Not sure which is worse.