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rock_knutne
Apr 20, 2010 9:53pm
Final score, 7-4 Pittsburgh
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rock_knutne
Apr 20, 2010 9:55pm
Smart move by Bylsma to keep Crosby, Malkin and Gonchar off the ice in the final minutes. You knew Ottawa was going to goon it up to send a message. There was a message sent but it was by the Pens as they dominated this game.Automatik wrote: Typical loser actions by the Sens there. Cooke to the box? What a joke.
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rock_knutne
Apr 20, 2010 9:57pm
Gonchar barely played in the last 8 or so minutes of the game, good move to keep "Sarge" fresh.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 20, 2010 10:00pm
if the Sens were getting beat at Pittsburgh and were going back home it might be different, but losing two straight at home you can pretty much flush that message down the toilet
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rock_knutne
Apr 20, 2010 10:08pm
^^^^Yep
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rock_knutne
Apr 20, 2010 10:16pm
Another final score of note, the Flyers beat the Devils 4-1 to take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in that series. Philly holds on the Pens would avoid Washington until the conference finals, that's if both teams make it that far.
sonofsam
Posts: 2,052
Apr 20, 2010 10:22pm
The Pens have a bit of tweaking to do (mainly a little bit of defensive work and goal tending) but if they keep up this pace and style of play, Lord Stanley is going to remain in his rightful place.rock_knutne wrote: Another final score of note, the Flyers beat the Devils 4-1 to take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in that series. Philly holds on the Pens would avoid Washington until the conference finals, that's if both teams make it that far.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 20, 2010 11:02pm
long way to go but the Pens seem like they're gaining steam which they absolutely needed to do
not only win the opening round but get stronger going into the second round
not only win the opening round but get stronger going into the second round
sonofsam
Posts: 2,052
Apr 20, 2010 11:05pm
Thats what I am hoping for... Some of the play has been sloppy, but last year they looked like they were doing everything they could to win... this year it seems like they know what it takes to win. Hopefully they get the kinks worked out and finish the job.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 20, 2010 11:37pm
Sarge and Malkin came back too close to the start of the playoffs, so there wasn't enough time for the team overall to find the right chemistry
and Fleury was struggling
and the defense was making too many turnovers
the effort was there but the sharpness of play and attention to detail was seriously lacking
it definitely seems like they're coming on
this is not the same Ottawa team that rolled over a couple of years ago, they played well in Game 1 and for the most part have battled hard as a team, the Pens have been forced to take it to another level and they've done that particularly these last two on the road
and Fleury was struggling
and the defense was making too many turnovers
the effort was there but the sharpness of play and attention to detail was seriously lacking
it definitely seems like they're coming on
this is not the same Ottawa team that rolled over a couple of years ago, they played well in Game 1 and for the most part have battled hard as a team, the Pens have been forced to take it to another level and they've done that particularly these last two on the road
sonofsam
Posts: 2,052
Apr 21, 2010 1:24am
I agree with everything you have said, including the part about Ottawa not being the same team from 2 years ago, but they are still not good enough to play with the Pens when the Pens are on their game. Their only hope was to do exactly what they did in game 1 and hope that the Pens struggled to find their game being down in the series... Luckily that wasn't the case and the Pens have all but put the final nail in the coffin for Ottawa. My only concern is that the "goon" tactics do not show their ugly faces in game 5 and get someone hurt.Non wrote: Sarge and Malkin came back too close to the start of the playoffs, so there wasn't enough time for the team overall to find the right chemistry
and Fleury was struggling
and the defense was making too many turnovers
the effort was there but the sharpness of play and attention to detail was seriously lacking
it definitely seems like they're coming on
this is not the same Ottawa team that rolled over a couple of years ago, they played well in Game 1 and for the most part have battled hard as a team, the Pens have been forced to take it to another level and they've done that particularly these last two on the road
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rock_knutne
Apr 21, 2010 6:38am
^^^^Ottawa won't goon it up in game 5, they need to win and putting the Pens on the PP will hurt them. Also, if the Pens have the game wrapped up, there's no message to send because the series will be over. Hopefully Ottawa's coach, Cory Clouson respects that code of honor.
End of Line
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Apr 21, 2010 12:08pm
I had to watch the game went I got home from work (3am), all I have to say is that the Pens DOMINATED the Sens for the first period and a half then all hell broke loose.
As for what happened at the end of the game.........Neil and Ruutu are a joke! Staal came in a facewashed Neil because he cross checked Gogo right in the back, then all of a sudden Ruutu just starts punching Cooke in the face for no reason, what a joke.
As for what happened at the end of the game.........Neil and Ruutu are a joke! Staal came in a facewashed Neil because he cross checked Gogo right in the back, then all of a sudden Ruutu just starts punching Cooke in the face for no reason, what a joke.
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Apr 22, 2010 12:30pm
Game 5 tonight. The Pens can fianlly clinch a series at home for once tonight.
THE4RINGZ
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Apr 22, 2010 12:37pm
Just saw on my Pens Twitter that there are still tickets available for tonight's game.
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 12:39pm
Tyler Kennedy is out with an injury, Fedotenko will replace him on the third line.
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Apr 22, 2010 3:07pm
^^^^^He needs to be on the 4th line.
With TFK out this is how I would roll lines:
Kunitz-Crosby-Guerin
Poni-Malkin-Superstar
Cooke-Gronk-Dupuis
Rupp-Adams-FedEx
Orpik-Gonch
Eaton-Letang
McKee-Gogo
With TFK out this is how I would roll lines:
Kunitz-Crosby-Guerin
Poni-Malkin-Superstar
Cooke-Gronk-Dupuis
Rupp-Adams-FedEx
Orpik-Gonch
Eaton-Letang
McKee-Gogo
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 3:18pm
^^^^^^Radio said Fedotenko was practicing with Staal and Cooke, which doesn't mean anything because Bylsma likes to mix and match his lines.
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Apr 22, 2010 3:25pm
As long as he stays off of Geno's line I'll be happy.
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 8:01pm
2-1 Ottawa after a period of play. Pittsburgh looked sloppy and sluggish for the first 15 minute of the period but kicked in to gear late drawing a PP and cashing in. Pens open the second period with well over a minute on another PP.
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 8:48pm
2-2 after two periods. Pens score late on a Kunitz goal that was originally disallowed but after review it was deemed a good goal.
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 8:49pm
Score of interest, Philly up 3-0 in NJ after two periods. The Devils are toast!
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 9:18pm
Crosby with a huge goal to put the Pens ahead 3-2!
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 9:24pm
Regin scores again for Ottawa, game tied at 3 a piece.
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rock_knutne
Apr 22, 2010 9:36pm
Some bad calls by the refs both ways late in this game. Swallow those whistles and let the players decide this game.