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[zroid]

*grimace*

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[a916]

Cooper better have one hell of a speech prepared for this shit.

They need a swift kick in the ass... having even heard Johnson/Kutcherov's name all game. Hedman has been stuck in his own zone.

 

[Red_Man]

There's no way they do. Pittsburgh's forecheck is something Cooper hasn't had an answer for and you can bet they'll keep coming. Unless last game where they built a lead and started defending.

They easily could, they have the fire power and skill to do so. Pens have show their tendencies to blow leads in this series, game is far from over.

 

[Futureman]

dammmmn could be 4-1 right now.

Bolts averaging even less shots per period right now than Game 6 after 2 period (5.5 vs. 5).

Bury a couple goals Sid.

 

[calder]

Tampa can look at it as they were completely destroyed in that period and it's a gift they are only down one goal, so they have a real shot in the third. Pens should be up by 3 right now.

 

[ActStriker]

Still a one-shot game. Vasi could still steal this, or the Pens will bust things open.

no way

 

[Futureman]

Might be better Pens don't have a comfy lead. They gotta play with fire here. CUP FINALS ON THE LINE.

 

[a916]

They easily could, they have the fire power and skill to do so. Pens have show their tendencies to blow leads in this series, game is far from over.

They can except they won't because their gameplan is so flawed. For a team that plays agressive and stands up on the blueline, they laid out the red carpet for the first Rust goal. This is a fast team that's afraid to play fast. The Penguins forecheck has neutered the Lightning.

Their forecheck has the entire team backing up (giving up the blueline) and not going in deep (constantly see Penguins overload puck carrier and Tampa won't send another guy in because they are afraid of transition) and unforced turnovers (because Pittsburgh is closing the gap so quickly).

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Tampa needs to play like their dicks are on fire

 

[Red_Man]

That's probably why Vasilevskiy has been having tantrums

They can except they won't because their gameplan is so flawed. For a team that plays agressive and stands up on the blueline, they laid out the red carpet for the first Rust goal. This is a fast team that's afraid to play fast. The Penguins forecheck has neutered the Lightning.

Their forecheck has the entire team backing up (giving up the blueline) and not going in deep (constantly see Penguins overload puck carrier and Tampa won't send another guy in because they are afraid of transition) and unforced turnovers (because Pittsburgh is closing the gap so quickly).

Sure, but they've shown that they can push the pace, and they have the talent where all they need is one shift of Johnson's line out against the Pens bottom D and this is tied easily, just look at the Drouin goal. Counting out Tampa only down one goal is silly, we've seen how many times teams crush other teams and have nothing to show for it and it ends up biting them in the ass later.

 

[Alucard]

Given that it's so close, I imagine the Pens will keep their foot on the gas. I hope so. I'm also worried about Tampa waking up like they've done at random parts of this series.

 

[Yawnier]

Tampa needs to play like their dicks are on fire

That's disturbing

 

[Futureman]

How about that Murray save on Stamkos? Could have been a wild swing there.

 

[Alucard]

I see Tampa getting at least a dozen shots off in the third. They must feel like shit with only 10 through 2 periods.

 

[Futureman]

I see Tampa getting at least a dozen shots off in the third. They must feel like shit with only 10 through 2 periods.

Pens don't have a nice lead though... 1 game from the Cup... can't let them put pressure on in the 3rd. Play with FIRE Guinos.

 

[a916]

I see Tampa getting at least a dozen shots off in the third. They must feel like shit with only 10 through 2 periods.

For someone's season on the line, it's shocking to see them being pushed over effortlessly (what seems effortlessly, let's not count out what Pittsburgh has done)

 

[Red_Man]

This is usually where score effects will start playing a role. Pens have the edge of having so many veterans who've won a cup over a relatively younger Tampa team.

 

[Alucard]

For someone's season on the line, it's shocking to see them being pushed over effortlessly (what seems effortlessly, let's not count out what Pittsburgh has done)

I'm very pleased with how the Pens have played through two periods so far. They should be up 4-1. Vasi is the only reason the Bolts still have a chance in this game.

 

[a916]

I'm very pleased with how the Pens have played through two periods so far. They should be up 4-1. Vasi is the only reason the Bolts still have a chance in this game.

Yup, Pittsburgh's speed really is wrecking Tampa's gameplan

 

[SmackAttack]

Please, Tampa. Please win this.

 

[zroid]

I really wanted that Rust hat trick

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Refs really want Tampa to win this

 

[A Serious Man]

Well we're doomed.

 

[Smiley90]

oh my god this game

 

[Yawnier]

All these blocked shots... so much grit and truculence

 

[Hippopuncher12]

I find it hilarious that Tampa plays like this for generally one period...

 

[zroid]

Boner

 

[ZeroGravity]

Never thought I'd say this, but this team needs to follow Drouin's example. He's one of the few who cares.

 

[Red_Man]

Pretty ironic how in their most important game of the year, Drouin is one of the only guys to show up.

 

[Chris R]

Tampa doesn't get that whistle.

 

[bremon]

Lightning saving all the go go juice for one period. Hopefully bonino shakes it off.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Man. What could've been if Drouin was traded to Montreal..


Maybe Montreal could've made it to the playoffs

 

[Smiley90]

KUCHEROV WHY

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Rust is just going nuts

 

[A Serious Man]

Rust trying hard for that Conn Smythe.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

omg

 

[Marty Chinn]

I love Game 7s that go into quadruple overtime. This needs to happen!

 

[Hippopuncher12]

Dammit Pens are gonna lose this sooooo many chances.

 

[Red_Man]

From Mirtle

Penguins save percentage in this series: .896. Tough to win like that in conference final but they might pull it off.

A testament to how dominant the Pens have been

 

[TUSR]

Rust is playing out of his mind.

 

[Alucard]

Rust has been touched by God for this game. That hatty is coming. He's just making it dramatic.

 

[zroid]

Is Rust secretly Justin Williams?

 

[Smiley90]

this game is just Rust vs Drouin

 

[Futureman]

FUCK Rust could have buried it there. Hat trick this close...

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Rust had an easy goal if he went five hole

 

[Alucard]

this game is just Rust vs Drouin

LOL. Don't know why, but this got a legit chuckle out of me.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Rust had an easy goal if he went five hole

It's probably been drilled into their heads to go up high on Vasi. He's always down early.

 

[iLLmAtlc]

Setting up for 3 3rd period TB goals and Crosby gets so mad they fire the coach again

 

[Futureman]

Setting up for 3 3rd period TB goals and Crosby gets so mad they fire the coach again

TAKE IT BACK

 

[Yawnier]

Come on Kessel