Pens hockey 21-22

[JMM]

Regardless of outcome tonight, it’s been a fun season as always. New era next season. Could be Letang and Malkin’s last game in a Pens sweater

After the past few years getting to the second round will seem comparable to winning the Cup, at least to me. Looking forward to celebrating tonight.

 

[MTC]

After the past few years getting to the second round will seem comparable to winning the Cup, at least to me. Looking forward to celebrating tonight.

I hope the Pens win too.

Regardless a lot of us are still here to chat throughout the season. Had a perspective check last night as I found out a dude I went to high school with passed away from a motorcycle accident.

Kinda realize how fragile life can be. Consider myself lucky/blessed to make it another year to enjoy life and in that chatting on a Steeler board is part of my life.


😶

 

[JMM]

I hope the Pens win too.

Regardless a lot of us are still here to chat throughout the season. Had a perspective check last night as I found out a dude I went to high school with passed away from a motorcycle accident.

Kinda realize how fragile life can be. Consider myself lucky/blessed to make it another year to enjoy life and in that chatting on a Steeler board is part of my life.


😶

Sorry to hear that MTC.

 

[MTC]

Sorry to hear that MTC.

Thanks

 

[topseed]

Just tear it all down. Sky is falling. It’s always doomsday book of revelations after a loss. Whether it’s Pens or Steelers. Change it all!

I don't think people realize how hard it is to:
a) make the NHL playoffs every year,
b) win a playoff series in the NHL, and
c) reward fans with not one but two Stanley Cups in the last five years.

Yeah, it sucks that they've had early-round exits over the last couple seasons. Guess what? The mighty Avalanche, with some of the greatest players in the world, haven't advanced past the second round in over ten years. The best Penguins team of all-time (92-93) couldn't even make the conference finals. either. That's how difficult it is.

If you had told me before Game 1 that they'd be 3-3 with the Rangers (and their Vezina-winning goaltender) with Louis Domingue in net for 5+ games and without Crosby for 1+ games, I'd have taken it. I'm going to enjoy watching the opportunity the Penguins have tonight, win or lose. Whether it starts tonight, or in a few weeks, or in another month or so, I'll have plenty of time in the offseason to ponder their future.

 

[MTC]

I don't think people realize how hard it is to:
a) make the NHL playoffs every year,
b) win a playoff series in the NHL, and
c) reward fans with not one but two Stanley Cups in the last five years.

Yeah, it sucks that they've had early-round exits over the last couple seasons. Guess what? The mighty Avalanche, with some of the greatest players in the world, haven't advanced past the second round in over ten years. The best Penguins team of all-time (92-93) couldn't even make the conference finals. either. That's how difficult it is.

If you had told me before Game 1 that they'd be 3-3 with the Rangers (and their Vezina-winning goaltender) with Louis Domingue in net for 5+ games and without Crosby for 1+ games, I'd have taken it. I'm going to enjoy watching the opportunity the Penguins have tonight, win or lose. Whether it starts tonight, or in a few weeks, or in another month or so, I'll have plenty of time in the offseason to ponder their future.

It’s the hardest trophy to win.
16 straight seasons in the playoffs.
3 cups, 4 appearances by the core group. They accomplished a lot. Crosby even has olympic gold medals sprinkled in all of that. If they lose tonight it’s not the end of the world.


This years team exceeded expectations. However I am excited for the FSG era to start. But we’ll save that for next season.

 

[JMM]

Crosby, Rakell and Jarry are going to play tonight.

 

[Sarge]

Crosby, Rakell and Jarry are going to play tonight.

While that is great news, there’s a part of me that thinks you have to let Domingue finish this series. Jarry hasn’t played in what, a month? I don’t know man. Crosby and Rakell will be a huge help.

 

[str8liner]

Crosby, Rakell and Jarry are going to play tonight.

Well at least that give us more hope. I think a Rusty Jarry still gives us a better chance than Louie was going to...

 

[JMM]

Phil had a great quote about Jarry,,,When preparation meets opportunity, it results in success.

 

[Djfan]

I hope the Pens win too.

Regardless a lot of us are still here to chat throughout the season. Had a perspective check last night as I found out a dude I went to high school with passed away from a motorcycle accident.

Kinda realize how fragile life can be. Consider myself lucky/blessed to make it another year to enjoy life and in that chatting on a Steeler board is part of my life.


😶

Sorry brother.

 

[jitter77]

Pens looking sloppy so far

 

[JMM]

Dang....Not like being up early has been a good thing. Let's see what happens..

 

[JMM]

Pens looking sloppy so far

They were putting a hell of a lot of pressure on Igor and he made some good saves. Not like they are not trying. Bad play by Marino who has showed he's not all that and a bag of chips this series.

 

[jitter77]

Seems like we see this over and over...Pens get good sustained pressure, dont score, then 10 secs later give up a goal

 

[JMM]

While that is great news, there’s a part of me that thinks you have to let Domingue finish this series. Jarry hasn’t played in what, a month? I don’t know man. Crosby and Rakell will be a huge help.

I would have like to see Louie given the chance and if he stuttered then bring in Jarry but they have a much better pulse on the team than I do. Ha.

 

[JMM]

Seems like we see this over and over...Pens get good sustained pressure, dont score, then 10 secs later give up a goal

It happens all the time. Its not only the Pens but we notice it more. HA.. The team gets wiped out trying to score and then nothing left in the tank, they make bad decisions, passes, etc and cannot cover the rush back up ice.

 

[MTC]

Pens have had some good looks but overall I feel like it’s sloppy play. Hope they get a better hold in the 2nd. They’re probably playing sloppy because Jarry is in net

 

[MTC]

Good job Heinen. Just shoot.

 

[MTC]

Lindgren needs to get decked out of this series already. **** whatever pre existing injury he has. Put some pressure on that injury

 

[JMM]

Lindgren needs to get decked out of this series already. **** whatever pre existing injury he has. Put some pressure on that injury

Agreed. Not like they are taking any mercy on 87

 

[jitter77]

Not sure how the guy who dragged sid down didnt get a penalty

 

[MTC]

Agreed. Not like they are taking any mercy on 87

I know. Damn jack arse knows full well Sid has a head injury and he still targets the head

 

[MTC]

A lot of open ice. Pens need to score here

 

[MTC]

NY’s ice crew is slacking tonight