Series Thread: Qualifying Round - Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

[dash]

Go to bed with a 3-1 lead. Wake up at 4 this morning to see that they blew it.

The plan to land Lafreniere is going well

 

[thedddd]

Swung by here to see if @Comeds has taken his victory lap yet. I wonder if Lafreniere will room with Sid.

All somewhat in jest, I am surprised at how this is playing out. MTL looked pretty awful in their tune up game against the Leafs, and from what I have seen, this doesnt quite fit into the "Price is stealing it" category. Not over yet though. PIT is more than capable of winning two.

Not surprised at all how this is turning out and fully expected Montreal to win this. The Penguins looked horrible against Philly in their tune-up game and their defense has been brutal with the exception of John Marino (thanks Edmonton for that one).

It will be interesting to see which team wins the coin flip Edmonton or Pittsburgh for the first overall pick.

 

[obxyankeefan]

The plan to land Lafreniere is going well

That other Alberta team is in the way though.

 

[thedddd]

The plan to land Lafreniere is going well

They did mess up by trading Maatta to Chicago. It worked in game two but game three GMJR is letting him blow it.

Maatta is only to get burned by McDavid and not actually score goals.

 

[dare2be]

I knew I shouldn't have started this thread. What was I thinking?

 

[thedddd]

Oli Maata has more goals than Geno...

He has as many goals as this list combined:
Malkin
Rust
McCann
Letang
Guentzel
Sheary
Marleau
and
Johnson

Yes Johnson is a joke but as long as they keep playing him it is a joke.

 

[scoutyjones2]

He has as many goals as this list combined:
Malkin
Rust
McCann
Letang
Guentzel
Sheary
Marleau
and
Johnson

Yes Johnson is a joke but as long as they keep playing him it is a joke.

Uggg...he'd be leading the Pens in goals! (Tied...but you get the point)

 

[Comeds]

Swung by here to see if @Comeds has taken his victory lap yet. I wonder if Lafreniere will room with Sid.

All somewhat in jest, I am surprised at how this is playing out. MTL looked pretty awful in their tune up game against the Leafs, and from what I have seen, this doesnt quite fit into the "Price is stealing it" category. Not over yet though. PIT is more than capable of winning two.

Oh I'm sure it will go horribly wrong. I still see them losing this series. If they do hold on i see Pittsburgh getting the top pick and the Habs getting swept next round with horrible year+ injuries for 3-4 of their players.

 

[thedddd]

This is a great metaphor for this series:

 

[Hoopla Bookie]

vBetting on today’s game

https://sportshoop.la/sportsbook/8-7-nhl-pittsburgh-vs-montreal-4pm-et-nbcsn.9721/

 

[forty_three]

 

[puckhead]

I think jstew said it earlier... Brock Boeser broke Matt Murray.
he just hasn't been the same since that lucky hat-trick

 

[HonusWagner66]

I think jstew said it earlier... Brock Boeser broke Matt Murray.
he just hasn't been the same since that lucky hat-trick

"Just Laf" has been the Pens slogan this series...

 

[thedddd]

I think jstew said it earlier... Jack Johnson broke Matt Murray.
he just hasn't been the same since that lucky hat-trick

FIFY...Seriously why they didn't bench him is beyond me.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Woah this games on now lol

 

[jstewismybastardson]

"Just Laf" has been the Pens slogan this series...

 

[dash]

Malkin you dummy.

 

[dare2be]

Both teams are intent on making sure the other doesn't win.

 

[obxyankeefan]

Hey NBC if I want to watch the Arizona Nashville game I will put my TV on the NHL network. Stop cutting to that game, I would like to watch the Penguins Canadiens game.

At NBC sports

 

[obxyankeefan]

Yeah the Coyotes win now please put the right game on.

 

[dash]

Hey NBC if I want to watch the Arizona Nashville game I will put my TV on the NHL network. Stop cutting to that game, I would like to watch the Penguins Canadiens game.

At NBC sports

Jeremy Roenick, is that you?!?