Post-Game Talk: Penguins 4, Panthers 3: Never a Dull Moment

[KIRK]

Letang

Sheary

Ah, hell, this whole team

EDIT: Once this game went 2-0, Murray was huge. Even if it's not always pretty, the guys who win cups make the big saves at the big moments, and that's why Murray wins cups. I guess you can say the same for Sid and Geno . . . no matter how it may look at times, they make the plays when they are needed most.

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[PensFan8771]

For being 35th in the league in save percentage (announcers kept saying it the entire game on the stream) and not losing a game that's pretty crazy

 

[Speaking Moistly]

This team is annoying right now.

 

[ColePens]

Yeah this is a toughie to analyze again. Good, bad, a bit of ugly, a bit of great. I don't really know what to say. Murray was great at times but that 1st goal is on him. The team was good but everyone was also inconsistent. The lack of focus over 60 minutes is bruuuutal. I understand it. But boy it's weird.

I think the most consistent players were Geno and Schultz. Everyone else has good moments and bad moments.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

Feels like 1991 Penguins hockey. Where's Jimmy Paek.

 

[Ugene Magic]

They need to tie at least tomorrow to get back on track point wise.

For B2B games wise.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Meh, i wouldn't say the whole team, KIRK.
They had an excellent push back and Murray made 3 key stops to seal it.

Also, these guys Rowney, Kuhnackl, etc. They have to be played to close out games atm. You can not run Sid, etc. ragged. Once you get a good 3C, he can close them out and the Kuhnackl's and Rowney's are 12th-14th F's.

 

[Ogrezilla]

 

[Pancakes]

Games like this are important because they reinforce the idea that this team is never out of a game. The offense is always good enough to come back. Always. That's huge for the mental makeup of this team. They might not always play a smart game but they sure as hell always play a confident one.

 

[ImporterExporter]

Maatta has completely flipped the script from the past 2 years. Great to see.

 

[Sideline]

Come February the 2 points will still count and we won't remember how they got them. That will be for the best.

 

[Night Shift]

A friend of mine who is a flyer fan lost his **** on me tonight on me after Crosby scored tonight. Telling me how he hates Crosby and he's so jealous of our success. I've never seen him like that.

 

[WayneSid9987]

PIT was in full control from line changes to Keagar?? made a tremondous play to tie it.

Another 2pts on a back to back in the bank. Thats all i'm looking for with these + the roster right now.

 

[KIRK]

Meh, i wouldn't say the whole team, KIRK.
They had an excellent push back and Murray made 3 key stops to seal it.

Also, these guys Rowney, Kuhnackl, etc. They have to be played to close out games atm. You can not run Sid, etc. ragged. Once you get a good 3C, he can close them out and the Kuhnackl's and Rowney's are 12th-14th F's.

Running Sid and Geno ragged is a legitimate concern right now. Perhaps a bigger one than the state of the team's defensive play or other inconsistencies.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

A friend of mine who is a flyer fan lost his **** on me tonight on me after Crosby scored tonight. Telling me how he hates Crosby and he's so jealous of our success. I've never seen him like that.

Sid has ruined lives. Tragic.

 

[Gurglesons]

Yeah, despite the team living or dying based on the PP and letting in 3+ a night, these wins do truly matter and I guess that is what it is about.

I still say Rowney and McKegg are a huge part of the way the team looks.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

For being 35th in the league in save percentage (announcers kept saying it the entire game on the stream) and not losing a game that's pretty crazy

Seriously though, that's how Mario's teams played, Tommy Barrasso was really awesome, but had a pretty terrible save percentage through those glory years. They put him back there on an island, gave him 5 goals a game, and as long as he gave up under 5, we'd usually win.

I mean, he spent a lot of time sitting around in the locker room flicking a lighter , but we mostly won.

 

[EightyOne]

So, the pattern for 2017 will be one goal games.

Not great. I mean, I dont want the Pens losing by multiple goals. But, they gotta execute better in the wins.

edit: PP has been pretty hot lately. Gonna suck when teams play disciplined against us..

 

[Peat]

Maatta outperforming last season's production in 8 games is just beautiful.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Murray has a .924 save% during his 5 game winning streak. Yeah, I think he's fine.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Seriously though, that's how Mario's teams played, Tommy Barrasso was really awesome, but had a pretty terrible save percentage through those glory years. They put him back there on an island, gave him 5 goals a game, and as long as he gave up under 5, we'd usually win.

I mean, he spent a lot of time sitting around in the locker room flicking a lighter , but we mostly won.

Mario to Tommyboy, "Keep it to 3 and under."

 

[madinsomniac]

This is the result of extreme talent having some focus issues coming off back to back cup wins... they may need a rallying cry later in the season.. it wouldn't surprise me for them to bring in a well liked, cupless vet nearing the back end of his career at some point...

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Feels like 1991 Penguins hockey. Where's Jimmy Paek.

I was thinking the same. They’re just going to outscore everyone.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

This is the result of extreme talent having some focus issues coming off back to back cup wins... they may need a rallying cry later in the season.. it wouldn't surprise me for them to bring in a well liked, cupless vet nearing the back end of his career at some point...

Iginla to give everyone flashbacks.

 

[EightyOne]

This is the result of extreme talent having some focus issues coming off back to back cup wins... they may need a rallying cry later in the season.. it wouldn't surprise me for them to bring in a well liked, cupless vet nearing the back end of his career at some point...

So...Joe Thornton for 3C at TDL? lol