Series Thread: Stanley Cup Finals: San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

[4down20]

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This gif will be the reason the Sharks win it all.

 

[thedddd]

Another great adjustment for the third period. I just hope they could make an end of a game less dramatic for once.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Milbury still butthurt about 1991

 

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[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Patrick Marleau should be suspended for at least a game IMO...
-high hit with the head being the initial point of contact
-Marleau could have avoided it but instead went out of his way to hit Rust while he was in a vulnerable position
-the hit resulted in an injury

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Not really a big fan of Bennett going in for Rust, just doesn't bring the speed element that we need. NHL really should suspend Marleau for multiple games, that headshot could change the dynamics of the series. It would be like Kunitz giving a headshot to Pavelski. It's taking out a player that personifies the team's whole identity.

 

[evolver115]

Not really a big fan of Bennett going in for Rust, just doesn't bring the speed element that we need. NHL really should suspend Marleau for multiple games, that headshot could change the dynamics of the series. It would be like Kunitz giving a headshot to Pavelski. It's taking out a player that personifies the team's whole identity.

Definitely agree about Bennett. He got a game in the ECF and was mostly invisible. I think Sullivan should put Sprong in for Rust if he can't make it back for game 2. Sprong has already played in two different post-seasons the past month and a half, and was arguably the best forward on the team, each time.

As for Marleau... they won't suspend him. If he gets anything, I could see it being a fine, like they gave Tom Wilson from Washington.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Definitely agree about Bennett. He got a game in the ECF and was mostly invisible. I think Sullivan should put Sprong in for Rust if he can't make it back for game 2. Sprong has already played in two different post-seasons the past month and a half, and was arguably the best forward on the team, each time.

As for Marleau... they won't suspend him. If he gets anything, I could see it being a fine, like they gave Tom Wilson from Washington.

If the league wants to so the world that they're serious about preventing head injuries, there's no better time or place to do it than during the Stanley Cup Finals.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Great win!

Even with the weak period of slow and sloppy play, the Pens look to be the better team all around...I have faith!

Murray needs to work on his setup for plays behind the net...1 week goal and 1 meh goal...

Hope Rust is good.

1 down, 3 to go...can't wait till Wednesday

Go Pens!

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Great win!

Even with the weak period of slow and sloppy play, the Pens look to be the better team all around...I have faith!

Murray needs to work on his setup for plays behind the net...1 week goal and 1 meh goal...

Hope Rust is good.

1 down, 3 to go...can't wait till Wednesday

Go Pens!

Game 2 is going to be tough, we never take a 2-0 series lead. Also, Sharks gonna come at us fierce from the get go.

 

[Bolt Fore]

Pens looked like they did against Bolts ... the Better team !

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Pens looked like they did against Bolts ... the Better team !

Thanks Bolt, but really comes down to luck in the end, and luck has been on our side in these playoffs.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Great win!!!

One of these games the Pens will dominate for all 60 minutes but when it's the finals and you're facing the Western Conference champs I'll take being better 2 out of 3 periods!

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Hope Rust is OK and can go for Game 2!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Great win!!!

One of these games the Pens will dominate for all 60 minutes but when it's the finals and you're facing the Western Conference champs I'll take being better 2 out of 3 periods!

And the win, of course!!!

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Hope Rust is OK and can go for Game 2!!!!!!!!!!

Yup, and you know they won't say for sure until game time, so we'll all be on edge until then

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Yup, and you know they won't say for sure until game time, so we'll all be on edge until then

I know. But it is what it is this time of year and for good reason too!

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I know. But it is what it is this time of year and for good reason too!

No other sport tests the will of its fans more than ice hockey during the Stanley Cup Playoffs IMO.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

No other sport tests the will of its fans more than ice hockey during the Stanley Cup Playoffs IMO.

Very True!

 

[evolver115]

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