Pre-Game Talk: The march of the Penguins in Ottawa, Thurs 7:30 pm on TSN

[Flamingo]

Sens didn't skate today. Whether that is a good or bad idea is up in the air. I would say it could be good considering the team has looked tired for the past couple of games.

I like it. Game day skates are not helpful.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

We've done well recently against the Penguins.

We have a good shot here. Won't be easy but I am confident it will be a good game.

 

[sens613]

I dont know the stats off hand but if i remember isnt andy dreadful against the pens?

Id be willing to bet its his bottom 3 save % out of all the teams, can anyone confirm?

How many goalies are there that have good stats by their standards vs crosby malkin and the pens?

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Crosby will be salivating if Boro is in

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

This game will be a huge test. If we can handle the Pens' speed and limit their chances, we'll know this system has a decent chance for playoff success. That's assuming the Pens will be battling hard to get 1st in the Metro and not on cruise control til the playoffs.

 

[Back in Black]

9 hours to go!

 

[TheNewEra]

condon starting

stone+mac+neil skating

stone staying out for AM skate

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

condon starting

stone+mac+neil skating

stone staying out for AM skate

Mac as in MacArthur? He's definitely done for the year though right?

 

[TheNewEra]

Mac as in MacArthur? He's definitely done for the year though right?

the team announced he was done for the year but he has been skating a decent amount with the team in the past month or so

Smith Turris Ryan
Dzingel Brassard Burrows
Hoffman Pageau Pyatt
Stalberg Kelly Wingels

lines at practice but stone is heavily involved

EDIT: stone isnt playing today but apparently is looking very good, sounds like he will be back soon

 

[TheNewEra]

Dean Brown‏ @PxPOttawa 3m3 minutes ago
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Methot Karlsson, Phaneuf Ceci, Borowiecki wideman

WHAT THE ****

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Dean Brown‏ @PxPOttawa 3m3 minutes ago
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Methot Karlsson, Phaneuf Ceci, Borowiecki wideman

WHAT THE ****

Well, it's not like Boro had a terrible game vs Boston.

 

[GWNR]

I'd prefer Freddy C, but Boro did play well against Boston.

 

[TheNewEra]

Well, it's not like Boro had a terrible game vs Boston.

boro vs the slower teams is fine, but we have seen how boro is vs fast teams

thank god we have the last change tonight but if the penguins decide to separate their big 3 forwards one of them are going to kill us...not to mention their big 3 forwards already have better than normal games v us

 

[Six Assets]

I like Boro.

I think he'd be an effective player during the playoffs.

 

[armani]

Crosby will be salivating his lunch if Boro is in

Fixed.

 

[Sun God Nika]

we need to clinch fast.. Clinch while our opponent is still up in the air so we can sell our tickets to our fans.

 

[TheNewEra]

Ken Warren‏ @Citizenkwarren 12m12 minutes ago
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Claesson could play tonight. Boucher says he has some defencemen who are "banged up"

claesson for boro please

claesson for boro please

PLEASE

 

[Upgrayedd]

Gotta watch out for Sid's one-hander now. Like he didn't have enough weapons already.

No doubt eh...team best watch their groins tonight!

 

[God Flower]

Ken Warren‏ @Citizenkwarren 12m12 minutes ago
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Claesson could play tonight. Boucher says he has some defencemen who are "banged up"

claesson for boro please

claesson for boro please

PLEASE

Maybe it is Boro who is hurting and you'll get your wish. He did take a clapper in the arm last game and was seen wincing and cringing on the bench for a long period of time. He did take shifts after though...

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Ken Warren‏ @Citizenkwarren 12m12 minutes ago
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Claesson could play tonight. Boucher says he has some defencemen who are "banged up"

claesson for boro please

claesson for boro please

PLEASE

If the biggest bone of contention about the roster is who will play as 6th D, we're in pretty good shape.

we need to clinch fast.. Clinch while our opponent is still up in the air so we can sell our tickets to our fans.

Agree.

 

[Super Cake]

We can always pull a Bruins and sell playoff tickets now.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

This could get ugly tonight. Pittsburgh is easily the best team in the league, and we don't match up well against them. Lets just try to not get beat too bad so we're ready for Montreal.

 

[Super Cake]

This could get ugly tonight. Pittsburgh is easily the best team in the league, and we don't match up well against them. Lets just try to not get beat too bad so we're ready for Montreal.

If this team goes back to playing the system, then the Sens have a chance.

If the Sens don't play the system, then yes, the game could get very ugly tonight.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

If this team goes back to playing the system, then the Sens have a chance.

If the Sens don't play the system, then yes, the game could get very ugly tonight.

We don't stand a chance regardless, Pittburgh is the best.

 

[Super Cake]

We don't stand a chance regardless, Pittburgh is the best.

Any team has a chance at winning on any giving night.

All it takes is hot goaltending by Condon and the Sens could come away with 2 points tonight.