Post-Game Talk: Cole's Plus/Minus: Positive Thoughts Lead to Points!

[lordstanley91]

Geno loves the word like.

 

[IcedCapp]

Him for Guds was this year's Daley for Scuderi.

understand the principle you're making, but slightly disagree because Marino should (SHOULD) be here a long time, and be a huge part of the d going forward

 

[The Greatest 101]

So the second line started to score once Galchenyuk wasn’t on it?

 

[ColePens]

A game like this can keep this tenacity going. That's 2 straight times we roar back. Best reminder over and over that they can keep fighting and they will be rewarded for it.

 

[KIRK]

Yeah.. just can't do that. Rusty and Tanev being in the lineup is the spark you need to get something going.

And I can't say it enough - this game was NOTHING like the playoff series last year. This Pens team was on the Isles asses all game.

One reason I was against: You can never have enough speed.

EDIT: Isles feed. Trotz PC. This is only the 5th time since the beginning of last year that they scored 3 and didn't win.

 

[Ryder71]

Trotz called a TO mid period. That doesn't happen unless the team is REALLY overwhelmed.

That's two really good teams in a row we had on the ropes and they could do very little to stem the tide. But tonight we got the two points. That'll be a nice flight going home.

 

[Corvidae]

Malkin was ****ing awesome tonight. Boo to all of you who wondered if he'd "buy in".

Hey nown we merely thought he lacked the dogecoin to do so.

 

[KIRK]

See, gotta be positive. **** those negative vibes floating around here lately.

Even I'm now calling myself GLASS (ALMOST) HALF FULL KIRK.

 

[IcedCapp]

So the second line started to score once Galchenyuk wasn’t on it?

don't think of it as a demotion from Geno's line, but a promotion to ZAR's

(actually no clue what line he went to, just memeing. Memes are funny)

 

[KIRK]

--- I watched the two crap goals in the second, then turned off, then only came back in OT. I guess that's on me for not showing enough faith, but if this team couldn't consistently do better when I wasn't watching, that'd be great. I swear I'm a curse.

+++ This is the Bryan Rust I'd never trade.

Based on the tiny amount I did see I thought that we were still playing the right way, but were maybe a bit anxious and frenetic. Hopefully a win settles the nerves. Riikola's decision making disappointed me, Guentzel's play disappointed me... Bjugstad is turning a corner and maybe finding his place. If he does, that's big. That's worth being patient over. Feels like there's a lot of hurry to cast off pieces when we're not even 20 games in and doing well.

We are now on a 5 game streak of 60%+ xGF%, which I think matches what most of us are seeing, and have 7 points out of the possible 10.

Moral of the story: Stop watching the Pens.

 

[ColePens]

We are in a pretty good place if Riko is our 7th defencemen. We also have great forward depth. I think the only thing that might be lacking is a top-6 RW or a LD.

I think our defense has been... good. Dare I say? Even JJ (taking salary out of equation) is acceptable out there. Even though the dude cannot pivot. But realistically he's playing like an NHLer.

 

[IcedCapp]

Even I'm now calling myself GLASS (ALMOST) HALF FULL KIRK.

drop the GL

 

[KIRK]

don't think of it as a demotion from Geno's line, but a promotion to ZAR's

(actually no clue what line he went to, just memeing. Memes are funny)

First time since ZAR I've seen a winger **** up his way UP the depth chart. Except usually the **** up ends up with Geno, not Sid.

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrots]

This game for some reason was not being aired on any channel i could find despite a variety of searches, so I turned on the radio for the second, then took the hint and immediately turned it off after goal 3 against and did my best to ignore it.

I had just picked up my phone to peek when the ot notif came through and i fully primal screamed. my dog is now terrified, but boy was that satisfying

can't wait to catch up more, but it sure seems like Geno's eager to make some folks eat crow, and I'm extremely here for it

 

[Ogrezilla]

drop the GL

 

[Fatty McLardy]

Trade Galchunyuck, i'm done with his ass...

 

[ChrisKuuuunitz]

this is two games in a row I gave up on and check the score later and we're tied. you're welcome

 

[Corvidae]

Maybe he'll peter out after time, but our healthy defense ranking right now is:

Letang
Dumo
Marino
Riko
Schultz
MP

Marino and Riko have been THAT good.

I don't disagree with you but Mike Sullivan probably does. Jack Johnson.

 

[KIRK]

drop the GL

 

[MrRuckus]

+Rust
-Power play
=Murray
+Colby Armstrong's suit
+Riikola

 

[KIRK]

So the second line started to score once Galchenyuk wasn’t on it?

Coincidence, I'm sure.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

--- I watched the two crap goals in the second, then turned off, then only came back in OT. I guess that's on me for not showing enough faith, but if this team couldn't consistently do better when I wasn't watching, that'd be great. I swear I'm a curse.

I was about to post something similar. I come home from work (and intentionally avoid checking the score) only to flip on the TV and see them down 3-0. So I said f*** it and took the dog for a walk. Come back and it's tied. WTF

Also agreed re: Rust. Never wanted to move him this past Summer. Was frustrated some of last year but he's just too clutch when he's healthy and has always fit well on Malkin's RW. Which I was hoping they would circle back to at some point.

Trying to hold off on beating up on Gally too much. Though I didn't much like that idea to begin with. He IS coming off an injury that can be tricky. But still... woof.

Overall obviously a pretty inspiring game. Rust's goal after that ridiculous Murray save was such a thing of beauty.

 

[Mrs Crosby's Dryer]

Great effort in the third. We did it with our speeeed and tenacity (but mostly with our speeeed if I’m being honest). Rust is playing like a madman on both sides of the puck. Plus to everybody except waste of a roster spot Simon.

There are definitely some sizable deficiencies, but if everyone gets on the same page/exerts the same effort the rest of the league should take notice.

 

[IcedCapp]

A game like this can keep this tenacity going. That's 2 straight times we roar back. Best reminder over and over that they can keep fighting and they will be rewarded for it.

actually feel like this was a must win. "Playing well/the right way" can only go on so long while losing. Eventually the losses will eat at you mentally.

 

[KIRK]

This game for some reason was not being aired on any channel i could find despite a variety of searches, so I turned on the radio for the second, then took the hint and immediately turned it off after goal 3 against and did my best to ignore it.

I had just picked up my phone to peek when the ot notif came through and i fully primal screamed. my dog is now terrified, but boy was that satisfying

can't wait to catch up more, but it sure seems like Geno's eager to make some folks eat crow, and I'm extremely here for it

Your pup will recover.

Just hand out the treats, and all will be forgiven.