Post-Game Talk: It's been one hell of a ride, boys. One HELL of a ride.

[Hockey Freak 7]

It was a horrible pass that Sid had a hell of a time controlling and never could. It's not even close to being 100% on him

Thank you. Letang’s passing is brutal.

 

[Snooki Stackhouse]

Too many passengers. They just didn't have"it" this year- all year long really. Fatigue, injuries, probably a small amount of apathy.

 

[MrBurghundy]

It will be an interesting offseason to see how GMJR trims the fat.

 

[Zero Pucks]

Disappointed, but after back to back cups it's hard to be that mad. This team looked like it just completely ran out of gas. We'll be refueled and more hungry for another cup next year. Hoping for a Tampa vs Vegas showdown in the finals.

 

[UnrealMachine]

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

This ****ing guy. THIS ****ING GUY.

The turkey has finally come home to roost.

 

[Hank Plank]

The only thing that really makes me angry is the wasted effort by Crosby he was on his way to a 3rd MVP. On the plus side he'll be fresh for next season.

 

[orby]

Lol. They don't stand a chance against Tampa. Neither did we, so I'm happy the guys will get an extra 2 weeks off.

Oh I know he won't actually win it. Every other remaining team is better than Washington. I just like him and think it would be cool to see him get it after all this time. He rules.

 

[Lionel Hutz]

This interview with Ovechkin is cracking me up. Kind of makes the loss feel better to watch this goon all giddy because they won a 2nd round series.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

Come on dude. He let a muffin in and then parted the Red Sea for the game winner

Yeah, he should have kept his 5 hole closed and let Kuznetsov just skate past him to shoot at the open 4×6.

 

[flaneur]

Sigh. Well that was depressing. And to top it off Kuznetzov insisted on doing that stupid celebration.... jesus is it obnoxious.

A 3-peat was always going to be close to impossible.

In the end they just didn't have it this year. Fatigue, chemistry, and Letang did them in.

Rest up boys... you really do deserve it.

 

[pistolpete11]

He needs to learn the MAF poke check.

Don't forget to stack the pads.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

If Letang is here next season, I will not be attending any games. That is all.

 

[66-30-33]

Not even mad but I knew we were gonna lose. No Backstrom and we still lose, that's rather embarrassing but that's hockey.

 

[Coach Travis]

Great run! Not disappointed in the least. Glad for the Caps to finally get to the ECF.

The silver lining is that, I don't think we were beating Tampa and I don't think the Caps are either, though I will cheer for them. But the Pens will finally get some semblance of a break from hockey.

Love this team.

 

[PensandCaps]

Anyways, Who cares. Can't always win it.

Didn't like Sullivan's lines. You gotta get Brassard in the top 9 in OT. Absurd that he didn't see any ice time. He has been pretty good the last two games. Hard to produce with 10 mins and Sheary and Kuhn as your wingers.

 

[NastyNick]

Matt Murray gave the five hole away there. Pretty much a goal every time.

But Letang was on the ice again, and his pea brain didn't transition to defense.. which allowed Kuznetsov to slip right through. Letang has had his run on this team. They don't need him to win it. They probably win this series without him too. Time to move on Kris. Take Edgar Synder with you.

 

[JBose7]

They were skating in cement all night. Didn't deserve to win this year but they can address the fact that they need 2 solid stay at home defenseman and I wouldn't be adverse to trading Letang to do that. Just need fresh faces in that D core other than Dumolin and Schultz

 

[The GM]

For those of us who felt the heartbreak in 93, this is nothing

 

[Shady Machine]

This ****ing guy. THIS ****ING GUY.

I hope Big Buff decks him in the finals if he pulls that bullshit celebration again

 

[Yuri35]

I can ***** about a lot of things, but honestly **** it. Back to back. I have nothing but love and respect for this team. We came up short. Oh well. I thank you Sully and the Pens for this amazing ride. So many amazing memories with friends, family, and loved ones.

Thank you.

Well said
Feel exactly the same, they gave their all I think even though some of our stars definitely weren't at their best (Letang and Kessel especially)
Obviously not happy that it was the Caps who ended our run but somehow I feel happy for Ovie, he deserves better success in PO and contrary to many, I wouldn't write off the caps against TB or against any team now they've beaten their nemesis.
It could prove to be a huge mental step for them.

 

[BlackAndGold87]

We'll get back to the top next year. This team needs some changes and I expect it will happen this Summer.

But what a ride these past two years have been, can't wait to do it again.

 

[cygnus47]

Lol a bunch of you should get quoted on the Penguins Facebook posts thing. We didn't play well as a team, there's no use blaming Letang for a turnover or Murray for a goal when we barely generated a thing at the other end all series.

 

[Hank Plank]

Ban the next person that posts that stupid image.

 

[mynameisnick4]

#1 goal this off season, ditch Letang. He is at best a 3-4m defensemen AT BEST. His 7.2m contract is awful with his current play.