[Danesdad]

It's hard to be too disappointed in a game where they gave up one goal and got a point.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

In the parts I saw, both goalies were pretty solid. Could have easily been one of those 4-3 games.

Letang wide open net in the shootout but just couldn't get the blade under it to elevate it. Puck luck on that one.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

Open up a can of butt-whip on the Leafs! Between injury and covid, missing 1500 goals in the lineup and still went nuts.

 

[Backwoods]

14 different Pens have a goal so far, pretty impressive. Interestingly, the only "goal scorer" in the lineup, Guentzel, didn't register a goal in the blowout.

 

[Danesdad]

Gotta like beating up the Leafs with the JV team.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

A big two points againat NJ with covid ravaging the lineup and Sully as well

 

[Backwoods]

I'm going to guess the COVID in the locker will continue, add to that the Pens penchant for being oft injured this will be a tough season.

 

[Danesdad]

Nice that they finally won a shootout last night.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

Maybe they'll all go thru covid and be immune when it hits other teams later in the year.

 

[Danesdad]

It would be nice if the get that all out of the way before the end of the season and playoffs. I read that there are LESS THAN FIVE players in the entire league that are not vaccinated. I think that counts Evander Kane, who got busted for having a fake vaccination card.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

Gonna be a loooong year. Right now just a lot of issues and whether or not they can get it right is a tall order.

Probably about that time where they miss the playoffs. Such cycles are inevitable. Paying the tab now for all those years of trades to get to the Cup.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

Media reports the group that owns the Red Sox and a bunch of other sports entities in final negotiations to buy the Pens.

 

[Danesdad]

All of a sudden, Jarry is on fire.

 

[SRA-5C+]

All of a sudden, Jarry is on fire.

Jarry, what to make of him.. ? I still say the jury is out, but do not let DeSmith back in any net for a while...Great effort on back to back shut outs though..

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

I think most goalies can run hot and cold, and let's not forget in relative terms, he's still a younger guy.

Won't annoint him as the second coming, but also very encouraged that he seems to be able to have that proverbial short memory when he lays an egg.

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

Got a nice little streak going, just avoid the injuries and the covid and keep percolating to the top of the standings.

 

[Danesdad]

Yeah, I like how things are going. Opposite of a couple weeks ago.

 

[Steeltrap]

My son and I went to the game last night against Vancouver. Now....Vancouver is far from a powerhouse but going to any game is plain fun.

We were seated near the end where the Pen's attempt to score in the 1st & 3rd period. Lots of action...Pens dominated in the first period....like 20 shots on goal vs Canucks 4. Scoring chances that were great....but never made it into the net.

Second period the Canucks caught up in shots.....but the Pens scored 3 at the other end. Go figure!!

Crosby's line was interesting. Crosby played more in a defensive position than I've ever seen. IIRC I think he had one point....which is his style of play. He had many chances and the puck had eyes for the Canucks.

Fun event!!

 

[DethFrumAbuv]

Hockey is so different in person.

Despite all his career accolades, I think Crosby might be a bit under-appreciated as a "200 foot player". At least by the non-hardcore hockey people.

On paper one would think the Pens are better than Vancouver. So don't give up a cheap odd man rush, or a 3 on 1, especially once they got the lead.

He'll do those "gritty" tasks, play different roles, whatever is needed. Not all of those superstar players can pull that off.

 

[Danesdad]

McDavid is a freak.