Post-Game Talk: Cole's Plus/Minus: Pens vs. Canes - Sid delivers 3 Christmas Presents

[cygnus47]

Poor Carolina just... how they can look so flat with such a dynamic defense is beyond me. Something is seriously wrong there, they should be as hard to play against as Nashville but they just....aren’t. Shots from the point is a bad primary scoring strategy.

++ Sid, Murr, Guentz,

 

[EightyOne]

That.
Was.
Efficient.

Pens just clocked in, took care of business, and head into a break on a good note.

Sid
Jake
Murray

f*** the refs, though. And the odd-man rushes against.

 

[ColePens]

And I know it goes without saying but on behalf of @BHD & @DegenX - we honestly wish you a happy and safe holiday. It's nice to go in with a feel good Pens game. Enjoy time with your family and loved ones!

 

[Bnat66]

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

There are many pluses tonight but I want to give Sheahan a nod. He had another really strong game. He's had a huge turnaround.

 

[Ryder71]

+++++ vintage, poised, confident MM tonight!!!!
++++++ first line holy cow!
++Riikola much better gap tonight
++++++++ Three in a row, feels good.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

So 2 goals against in 3 games. That’s different.

Fire Sullivan

Some pretty close to going in both games, which would have led to a different feeling here.

That said you can say that in most games.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Degenx's GDT's++++++
Murray++++++++
Guentzel-Crosby-Rust+++++++
JJ++++++

I didn't see the whole first so I'll finish off with Letang & PK ++++++

 

[Gurglesons]

This team for being as bad as we’ve been so far this year seems to be meshing.

Rust and Murray seem to be turning the corner.

You get Malkin and Brassard firing and this turns into a scary roster that’s potentially getting hot at the right time.

 

[vodeni]

this is the old Muzz, I mean I had zero doubts that will win this game just watching him in the net like this

Sid and Jake amazing, Sid I have no words for him.....

Geno with solid 30 minutes tonight, he is trying really hard, this thing with Simon may work...props to one of the posters who call for that...I did not believe...3 great chances

3rd line was not awful which may be one step at time good thing

Sheahan carries that fourth line, they had a tons of d-zone starts

D-core is OK, I think having Riikkola makes that pair a bit better...

 

[Turin]

Some pretty close to going in both games, which would have led to a different feeling here.

That said you can say that in most games.

Yea, but it was the same during the losing streak.

 

[Tacitus Kilgore]

3 wins in a row boys, they done did it

 

[EightyOne]

This team for being as bad as we’ve been so far this year seems to be meshing.

Rust and Murray seem to be turning the corner.

You get Malkin and Brassard firing and this turns into a scary roster that’s potentially getting hot at the right time.

They would be on the verge of achieving what they looked like on paper in the off-season.

 

[Gurglesons]

They would be on the verge of achieving what they looked like on paper in the off-season.

Well, the thing is if you have Pettersson, Dumo, Letang, and Riikola in this D it looks way better than what we saw on paper.

 

[froods]

Murray being back on track is a huge development. I also am seeing some coheisevness with lines and pairings.

59-87-17. Just amazing. We will probably need to see a little #12 here when the line cools down.
12-71-72. Having Horny and Geno together makes so much sense. I like Simon, but injuries will happen and he is a guy I would prefer to move up and down the lineup.
14-19-81. This line is super interesting to me. They really haven’t done anything, but I like the idea of these three. Would like to see it play out longer.
46-7-15. This is a really nice 4th line.

8-58. Sick
Second pairing is shit. Once 4 comes back we have half of it settled.
28-73 I love these two as a third pairing. I know y’all hate JJ, but I think he is solid when used correctly.
38-50 are perfect fill in guys. #2 is good 8th d-man as well.

Send Maata to the moon please.

 

[Empoleon8771]

It still blows my mind how Johnson made a complete 180 degree turn as soon as the Penguins acquired Pettersson. Sure, his possession stats are still booty, but he's providing a lot right now with his shot blocking and physicality, and he hasn't been getting scored on much at all (and some of the goals against weren't at all on him or Pettersson). He can be a positive asset for the Penguins if he continues to play this way, the Penguins have a legitimately great bottom pair right now.

 

[Bingo71]

Ok boys, Sid has carried the team lately, now get your heads right and give him some support after the break.

Props to Murray.

Props to Sid.

Props to Jake.

 

[WayneSid9987]

One of the biggest things they're gonna need moving into the new year and potential playoff run and looks promising this last little stretch...

Matt Murray.

Encouraging.

 

[Beau Knows]

Oh yeah I guess it's also nice beating Carolina after how JR was treated by some after getting the boot there and bringing in Kessel. Must be a nice feeling for him.

 

[EightyOne]

Well, the thing is if you have Pettersson, Dumo, Letang, and Riikola in this D it looks way better than what we saw on paper.

I mean, the team looked so damn good. Then was flat real quick.

Glad they're getting back to damn good.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Dumoulin-Letang
Cole-Schultz in 2016-2017 form
Pettersson-Johnson
Riikola

If the Penguins had this defense, I think their roster would be completely flawless. I'm totally serious about that.

 

[Ryder71]

Geno didn't score but there were some glimpses of his greatness tonight more so than the previous few games.

 

[Gurglesons]

I mean, the team looked so damn good. Then was flat real quick.

Glad they're getting back to damn good.

Imagine we roll into the playoffs with a D of

Dumo - Letang
Pettersson - Schultz
Maatta - Riikola

Dam yum.

 

[Ryder71]

Dumoulin-Letang
Cole-Schultz in 2016-2017 form
Pettersson-Johnson
Riikola

If the Penguins had this defense, I think their roster would be completely flawless. I'm totally serious about that.

Not if Brassard doesn't start producing.

 

[Coastal Kev]

And I know it goes without saying but on behalf of @BHD & @DegenX - we honestly wish you a happy and safe holiday. It's nice to go in with a feel good Pens game. Enjoy time with your family and loved ones!