Cameltosis Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 If Malkin shows up tonight, the Pens win. The odds are not in our favor. Just a little stat I ran across, the Pens had 6 shots in the 3rd period. Malkin had 4 of them. I know he hasnt been good, but 6 shots isnt enough for a period with a 2 man advantage, and he was the only one hitting the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Just a little stat I ran across, the Pens had 6 shots in the 3rd period. Malkin had 4 of them. I know he hasnt been good, but 6 shots isnt enough for a period with a 2 man advantage, and he was the only one hitting the net. Six shots in that period no way is enough, but that stat does not accurately reflect Malkin's performance in that game. In fact, oftentimes the reason we were not able to generate offense is because Malking turned the puck over or failed to keep it in the zone when that was his specific role on the power play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Seriously? I mean the last two in JLA weren't even close. I suspect this one will either be extremely close or a Wings blowout so I suspect in an extremely close game he could have that magnitude of an impact which basically is one goal which he is capable of, of course. Malkin's been a no-show the entire series. Pittsburgh sucked as a unit at JLA. They're playing better now. If Malkin shows up, and the Pens play like they did in games 3 and 4, they win. That's my bold prediction of the afternoon and I'm sticking to it. Besides, I heard all Detroit talk radio was talking about today was who should get the Conn Smythe, guess you already won the cup. Nothing would be nicer that shutting those people up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Six shots in that period no way is enough, but that stat does not accurately reflect Malkin's performance in that game. In fact, oftentimes the reason we were not able to generate offense is because Malking turned the puck over or failed to keep it in the zone when that was his specific role on the power play. Oh for sure! His play on the 5 on 3 was brutal. But he did generate 4 out of 6 shots that period. My point wasnt so much to beef Malkin as it was to jab Hugh as Malkin has not been the only problem. Its strange. Some guys just need to go through one of these to learn what it takes to elevate your game. The Mullet said it before the series, he believes you have to loose one to win one. I think a lot of times that is true. Datsyuk and Zetterburg were ridiculed for a few years that they could not produce in the playoffs. As they matured that stuff went away. Maybe Malkin needs this sort of thing to learn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Its strange. Some guys just need to go through one of these to learn what it takes to elevate your game. The Mullet said it before the series, he believes you have to loose one to win one. I think a lot of times that is true. Datsyuk and Zetterburg were ridiculed for a few years that they could not produce in the playoffs. As they matured that stuff went away. Maybe Malkin needs this sort of thing to learn? No, he's not the only problem, he's just the most glaring one because of the way he played this season. That may be the case that he just has to go through these growing pains and learn to continue to play at a high level even when he's tired ( ), but I don't have to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That's Queen, not Styx, mister. Believe me, I know that. Queen is to Styx as the Wings are to the Pens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Believe me, I know that. Queen is to Styx as the Wings are to the Pens. That's just cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) That's just cold. Yep. I broke a couple of rules. Bragging before the series is over.... and bragging. Edit: Of course I wouldn't do so if Seahawks fans didn't encourage me to as retribution. Edited June 2, 2008 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 LET'S GO PENS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Squeegie likey the first period. More of that, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Squeegie likey the first period. More of that, please. Most girls are scared by the first one. Way to man up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Most girls are scared by the first one. Way to man up. That 2nd period sucked. Will Gonchar or Malone return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Wow. I thought that was a goal in live action. I almost spilled my beer celebrating. Almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Are you f'n kidding me?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 What a game. Hurts after the Wings dominated 19 1/2 minutes of the 3rd period. Overtime baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 What a game. Hurts after the Wings dominated 19 1/2 minutes of the 3rd period. Overtime baby. this is why nhl is better than nba. non-stop action. heart racing action and im not even a fan. no 20 timeouts to end the game, just pure adrenaline!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Great googly moogly. :nailbite: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Can I breathe yet ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Talk about a terrible power play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 How long can the Wings carry the play without scoring? It's frustrating I tell ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm just bummed my wife and kids are all asleep. I'm jumping, near-feinting, etc. This may be the most dramatic game I've ever seen. Ozzie has been astonishing all series, and Fleury's playing well too. I think the deepest bench wins tonight, and I think that's in our favor. . . . I still can't decide if my Hasek authentic is good luck or bad. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Talk about a terrible power play. Yep, the Wings realize that at this point, you have to send it towards the net. During that power play, the Pens were trying to be too precise with their passing. They have to get two guys in front and blast it at the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 . . . I still can't decide if my Hasek authentic is good luck or bad. We'll know soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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