Game Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins(1) vs. New York Rangers(2) | Round 2

[dare2be]

Hang on, I'm a bit confused by that stat. How could they have already lost 7 elimination games when he's only been the coach for 5 postseasons (not counting this year) and they won the Cup one of those years?

By my math, they've only been eliminated 4 times with him as coach.

That could mean elimination games for either the Pens or the opponents. Meaning any time they have eliminated an opponent, they only did it once at home, all other victories were on the road.

 

[forty_three]

Hang on, I'm a bit confused by that stat. How could they have already lost 7 elimination games when he's only been the coach for 5 postseasons (not counting this year) and they won the Cup one of those years?

By my math, they've only been eliminated 4 times with him as coach.

2009 ECQF Game 5: Loss to PHI (Won series 4-2)
2009 ECSF Game 6: Loss to WSH (Won series 4-3)
2010 ECSF Game 5: Loss to MON (Lost series 4-3)
2010 ECSF Game 7: Loss to MON (Lost series 4-3)
2011 ECQF Game 5: Loss to TB (Lost series 4-3)
2011 ECQF Game 7: Loss to TB (Lost series 4-3)
2013 ECSF Game 5: Beat OTT (Won series 4-1)
2014 ECSF Game 5: Loss to NYR (Series tied 3-3)

Games where they had a chance to eliminate a team at home. Example, twice in 2010, twice in 2011 and (now) twice in 2014 they played (are playing) at home with a chance to eliminate someone. 5 of those have been losses.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

That could mean elimination games for either the Pens or the opponents. Meaning any time they have eliminated an opponent, they only did it once at home, all other victories were on the road.

2009 ECQF Game 5: Loss to PHI (Won series 4-2)
2009 ECSF Game 6: Loss to WSH (Won series 4-3)
2010 ECSF Game 5: Loss to MON (Lost series 4-3)
2010 ECSF Game 7: Loss to MON (Lost series 4-3)
2011 ECQF Game 5: Loss to TB (Lost series 4-3)
2011 ECQF Game 7: Loss to TB (Lost series 4-3)
2013 ECSF Game 5: Beat OTT (Won series 4-1)
2014 ECSF Game 5: Loss to NYR (Series tied 3-3)

Games where they had a chance to eliminate a team at home. Example, twice in 2010, twice in 2011 and (now) twice in 2014 they played (are playing) at home with a chance to eliminate someone. 5 of those have been losses.

Makes sense now. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

So, Pens 1-7 in elimination games at home. Hank with a 9-2 record in elimination games.

Well folks, "IT'S OVER!"

It's not that easy. I'm just pointing out his career numbers to let the doubters know how he performs in big spots.

 

[forty_three]

Makes sense now. Thanks for the clarification.

And now I am going to leave before dare virtually punches me in the Bylsmas for clarifying the stat.

 

[thedddd]

That could mean elimination games for either the Pens or the opponents. Meaning any time they have eliminated an opponent, they only did it once at home, all other victories were on the road.

Yep

'14 - 0-1 - Rangers game 5
'13 - 1-0 - Sens game 5
'12 - None - Lets not go there since they had no chance.
'11 - 0-2 - Bolts game 5 and 7
'10 - 0-2 - Sens game 5, Habs game 7
'09 - 0-2 - Philly game 5, Caps game 6

 

[thedddd]

2009 ECQF Game 5: Loss to PHI (Won series 4-2)
2009 ECSF Game 6: Loss to WSH (Won series 4-3)
2010 ECSF Game 5: Loss to MON (Lost series 4-3)
2010 ECSF Game 7: Loss to MON (Lost series 4-3)
2011 ECQF Game 5: Loss to TB (Lost series 4-3)
2011 ECQF Game 7: Loss to TB (Lost series 4-3)
2013 ECSF Game 5: Beat OTT (Won series 4-1)
2014 ECSF Game 5: Loss to NYR (Series tied 3-3)

Games where they had a chance to eliminate a team at home. Example, twice in 2010, twice in 2011 and (now) twice in 2014 they played (are playing) at home with a chance to eliminate someone. 5 of those have been losses.

Sorry didn't see yours was looking back out of curiosity.

 

[dare2be]

It's not that easy. I'm just pointing out his career numbers to let the doubters know how he performs in big spots.

And I'm not denying it. Pens have the odds stacked against them. Dan Abysmal just clinches it.

 

[thedddd]

It's not that easy. I'm just pointing out his career numbers to let the doubters know how he performs in big spots.

Maybe thats what DB was trying to illustrate that Henrik comes up big in big games?

Seriously though not sure who those doubters would be of him, he is a great goalie.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

And I'm not denying it. Pens have the odds stacked against them. Dan Abysmal just clinches it.

Not saying you are. Just a general statement overall. The game is not predetermined based on his numbers or your record under Danny B, anything can happen.

I'm just very confident in this NYR team.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Maybe thats what DB was trying to illustrate that Henrik comes up big in big games?

Seriously though not sure who those doubters would be of him, he is a great goalie.

You haven't read these boards and the hate he gets?

 

[thedddd]

You haven't read these boards and the hate he gets?

Oh I know but it is the fact he is a Ranger more than anything. Guilt by association

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Oh I know but it is the fact he is a Ranger more than anything. Guilt by association

Yeah I get it. I guess that comes with the tag of us being one of the most hated teams in the league. :rollseyes:

 

[dash]

Yeah I get it. I guess that comes with the tag of us being one of the most hated teams in the league. :rollseyes:

Actually, this version of the Rangers team is a lot more difficult to hate than the '94 Rangers (or as I liked to call them, Edmonton East).

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Actually, this version of the Rangers team is a lot more difficult to hate than the '94 Rangers (or as I liked to call them, Edmonton East).

That is a fair point. I thank Edmonton for the '94 Stanley Cup.

 

[dash]

That is a fair point. I thank Edmonton for the '94 Stanley Cup.

Johnny, do you know that Kevin Lowe has a picture of that '94 Rangers Cup winning team in his office at Rexall Place in Edmonton?

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Johnny, do you know that Kevin Lowe has a picture of that '94 Rangers Cup winning team in his office at Rexall Place in Edmonton?

I'll be honest with you, if he does, I did not know that. lol but, wouldn't surprise me if he did.

 

[elocomotive]

That is a fair point. I thank Edmonton for the '94 Stanley Cup.

I miss chanting 1940.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I miss chanting 1940.

I'm sure many do.

 

[forty_three]

I miss chanting 1940.

I also miss chanting 1918 and Bil-ly Buck-ner