Official 2007-2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Thread - "And a child shall lead them"

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Looking at that list, all I can say is CANADA rocks, period.

Pens 5 on 3 coming up, lets see if they can take this sucker into overtime.
 
With this much time left, why even bother putting Malkin's line on at this point. They need to be double shifting Sid and Hossa.
 
Yeah, if I had to pick someone for the Conn Smythe right now, it would be Zetterberg. Point leader and probably the best forward defensively on the ice.
 
Pens are still getting chances though, if they jam the net with an extra attacker something might just trickle in..
 
Kifimbo said:
To be honest, at least Malkin is trying. But Sykora and Malone are invisible. They are not helping Geno at all.
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The whole line is invisible, while Malkin seems like he's trying, he's just making some boneheaded plays and has been terrible with the puck.
 
Crosby and Hossa are all we have offensively right now, with Dupuis chipping in simply by being on the line. The second line has been a huge disappointment. I can't say I'm surprised Sykora is overmatched, but Malone and Malkin should be playing better than this.
 
Tough loss, Pens fans. Saw a lot of good stuff tonight, but fuck, they've gotta either figure out what's wrong with Malkin, or just stop putting him on the PP.
 
Sykora and Malkin have done absolutely nothing this series. I'm terribly disappointed right now, and frustrated at the amount of unconverted scoring chances the Pens had this game. Crosby and Hossa were superb, but just could not do it on their own. Props to the Wings, even though I still absolutely hate them and their smug faces.

*sigh* What a depressing evening.
 
purg3 said:
Someone needs to punch Malkin in the head, the way he's playing right now is a joke.
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I thought NBC had borrowed the old "Fox Trax" to follow the puck, but I quickly realized Malkin's tampon had fallen out and was dragging across the ice.
 
fallout said:
Tough loss, Pens fans. Saw a lot of good stuff tonight, but fuck, they've gotta either figure out what's wrong with Malkin, or just stop putting him on the PP.
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It's not even on the PP. He's just making tons of mental mistakes. I don't know if he's hurt, tired, or an enormous pussy, but something isn't right.

I'm disappointed, for sure, but I'm proud of the team. Not only did they make it this far, which is a huge accomplishment, but they played tough in these two games after being down 2-0. The production hasn't been there, and the Red Wings have simply outplayed them more often than not.
 
pens have no one to blame but themselves after being on that 5on3 for a minute and a half and not doing shit
 
Zetterberg was tremendous, Pens made him look even better with some of their decisions.

Malking played like a dog, who kidnapped him? Let Staal center Malkin, maybe they get him going that way. He's trying to do too much by himself.
 
Sullenshady said:
I know it's been said before, but this series really is the spitting image of last year's Cup final.
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I dunno. The Pens actually had a chance to win this one. A bounce here or there, and this game could be in OT. Game 5 is going to be interesting. Either the Pens will take it laying down, or come out with their hardest effort of the season.

I STILL BELIEVE.
 
I love how nobody even mentioned that Roberts' stick pushed Osgood's pad back (or was at least on it) during the Hossa goal - though they'll defend the Homer non-goal all day.
 
Soul4ger said:
It's not even on the PP. He's just making tons of mental mistakes. I don't know if he's hurt, tired, or an enormous pussy, but something isn't right.

I'm disappointed, for sure, but I'm proud of the team. Not only did they make it this far, which is a huge accomplishment, but they played tough in these two games after being down 2-0. The production hasn't been there, and the Red Wings have simply outplayed them more often than not.
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Yeah, I'm still immensely proud of this team, but utterly frustrated by Malkin's total disappearance in these Finals. I would take him off the PP and replace him with Staal or even Tyler effing Kennedy.
 
King_Slender said:
I thought NBC had borrowed the old "Fox Trax" to follow the puck, but I quickly realized Malkin's tampon had fallen out and was dragging across the ice.
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:lol Maybe Milkdud needs to start attending Gary Roberts' legendary offseason boot camp - there's only so many years in a row he can blame a playoff scoring drought on fatigue.
 
I think Staal. So what if they have Staal and Malone on the powerplay? I know they like to keep those two big bodies separate, but Staal doesn't try to do too much and makes the smart play. With Hossa, Gonchar, and Crosby on the ice, there should be more than enough pure offensive talent to put in some pucks. Malkin is just killing them. And I don't want to crucify the guy, because he's been amazing all year and he carried the team. And he's still only 21 for Christ's sake. He's just not playing well right now, and they have to put someone out there that won't kill them.
 
Sullenshady said:
:lol Maybe Milkdud needs to start attending Gary Roberts' legendary offseason boot camp - there's only so many years in a row he can blame a playoff scoring drought on fatigue.
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Fatigue is no excuse when you're playing for the the cup, plus he's like 20 fucking years old for Christ sakes. How can you possibly be fucking tired. The only positive I can see from Malkin playing like garbage is that maybe we can get a lower price when we extend his contract :lol
 
May16 said:
From February:

We knew we woudn't pull this one off, Pens nation. We knew.
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Funny that Orpik has been one of our better players. Heh.

Let's not give up just yet. There is always hope...but realistically, unless Malkin and Sykora get their heads out of their asses, this ends soon.
 
Alucard said:
Funny that Orpik has been one of our better players. Heh.

Let's not give up just yet. There is always hope...but realistically, unless Malkin and Sykora get their heads out of their asses, this ends soon.
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Sykora goes as Malkin goes. I really can't blame the guy. If Malkin is playing well, Sykora might chip in a goal or two, but I hardly expect himt o do anything on his own offensively. The second line hasn't been producing, and when the Red Wings can essentially write that line off, well... d00m.
 
Pochacco said:
Wow.
Z was amazing on that penalty kill.
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I think it's time we officially named him Greatest Penalty Killer of All Time.
He pretty much won the game for the Wings when he tied up Crosby on his open net chance.

Good win by the wings. They didn't play perfectly, but neither did the Pens.
Fun game, but as always when the Wings have a lead in the 3rd period they do such an amazing job at shutting the other team down. Boring but impressive to watch.
 
On the upside, I think we can take comfort in the fact that Fleury has proven he can compete and do well at this level.
 
kassatsu said:
I still believe, but pulling 3 wins off will be tough.
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I want to believe now, but this game was an absolute must win. Now being down 3-1, I realistically don't see us coming back in this. But then again, stranger things have happened. Also, this Malkin situation is baffling, still can't get over wtf is going on. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed since Detroit couldn't close out Dallas at home.

Also, first game in a while where the team to score first did not win.
 
King_Slender said:
I love how nobody even mentioned that Roberts' stick pushed Osgood's pad back (or was at least on it) during the Hossa goal - though they'll defend the Homer non-goal all day.
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a local detroit station mentioned it in passing. it did look like interference.
 
Who would have figured that it would be our offense that would prove to be the problem in this series?

I'm really happy with how a large number of our guys have played in these Finals, but also baffled by Malkin's no-show, and annoyed by Sykora's lack of production. Pens need to drop him in the offseason and pick up another guy like Talbot, but with more skill.

My heart hurts a little tonight. This loss stings.
 
Sullenshady said:
I know it's been said before, but this series really is the spitting image of last year's Cup final.
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Does that really surprise anybody though? Since '95 the only time the eastern conference champ has been able to do shit in the finals is when either: A) that team is the Devils, or B) some fluke team from Alberta comes out of the west and gets edged out in 7 games.
 
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