ECQF: (2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (3) Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Leads Series 3-2

[JimmyTwoTimes]

I was not taking a shot at your Pens... was simply saying how good was Murray. In the other hand... Elliott let a couple of fluke goals and it did change the game.

I dont know whether to blame Elliott either tho. The Pens have made Vezina goalies look just as bad the last two playoffs. Bob , Holtby, Rinne, Vasy, Jones. Struggled the most against Craig Anderson.

I dont know what to make of it, someone else figure it out..

 

[BHD]

 

[TNT87]

He’s likely injured. He’s a non factor and that’s a real negative. He influence a game a lot but he’s done nothing since the beginning of the year.

I figured that must be it because he just doesn't look like his normal self out there. He's usually causing all kinds of havoc and playing well.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

I dont know whether to blame Elliott either tho. The Pens have made Vezina goalies look just as bad the last two playoffs. Bob , Holtby, Rinne, Vasy, Jones. Struggled the most against Craig Anderson.

I dont know what to make of it, someone else figure it out..

Pens won the Stanley cup,the last two years. Sure they are good and have great players. But today, Elliott was not sharp and this has been Flyers problem for a while now. I really don't know neither umderstand what is the problem but i feel for them.............. nah i don't care really for the Flyers net problem.

 

[Bumpus]

Bumpis... or whatever. Don't need your help to see that the big difference in this game was Murray. That said.. Murray is a Penguin... so don't be shy or offended by this boy.

Not shy, or offended ... Just trying to help you come to the incontestable conclusion that this shit is OVER. And, partly because of extreme weak goaltending by Philly.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

Not shy, or offended ... Just trying to help you come to the incontestable conclusion that this **** is OVER. And, partly because of extreme weak goaltending by Philly.

Oh Bumpis... that is what I am saying! Difference is in net. But btw it ain't over yet though

 

[PensPlz]

Crosby makes Giroux look pretty stupid off that faceoff. Still wondering what happened, Giroux then forgets to pick up his guy. Wide open Dumo.

2 goals in 5 seconds. Ties the record.

 

[madinsomniac]

Elliott of game 1 or Elliott of game 2?

Elliot wasn't great game two... he made a couple good saves, as he is prone to do, but he was down and out on a ton of plays where the pens flubbed the shot... Overall, if Elliot plays like he does in game two five times.. hed be lucky to win one game......

He is a very subpar goalie who can play ok when a team plays strong defense in front of him... and Philadelphia's D isn't great...

It was always going to be a problem for them in any series

 

[madinsomniac]

I just don't get how they let go an obvious penatly like Schultz hook on Konecny or Couts punching Letang in the face. But then Call that Hagelin slash and that Rust "trip". Not consistent at all. Very confusing for the players I bet.

Its often make up calls that fans gripe about.. when the refs know they missed one they call something tacky to compensate and fans wonder why

 

[ncm7772]

Claude looked soooo bad on that 4th goal. Couldn't even break up the pass he was still watching crosby.

I love it.

 

[ncm7772]

Aside from potential bad Matt Murray games, the only weakness I see in the Pens in this series so far is ZAR, but some Pens fans on Reddit told me he's playing hurt, so go figure.

This team has great pieces, but with Hakstol on the bench and Hart/Ustimenko/Sandstrom still a few years away, we've got a long way to go.

No reason to believe ZAR is hurt. He's just bad right now. Not following the recent Pens history of rookies performing well in the playoffs. Murray, Guentzel, Rust, Sheary (in 2016), Kuhnhackl (in 2016), etc.

 

[Bumpus]

Oh Bumpis... that is what I am saying! Difference is in net. But btw it ain't over yet though

First off ... That's twice now. It's Bumpus.

But, No. We're not agreeing ... I'm just saying tending is PART of it. Mostly, the Pittsburgh Penguins are a far superior hockey club than the Philadelphia Flyers.

Make your peace with it. That won't always be the case, it just is now.

 

[PensandCaps]

Look at the game again.... you will see that Elliott was not at his best. If you can't see it i can't help!

Flyers had their share if fluke goals in game 2.

 

[Rusty Razor]

I just don't get how they let go an obvious penatly like Schultz hook on Konecny or Couts punching Letang in the face. But then Call that Hagelin slash and that Rust "trip". Not consistent at all. Very confusing for the players I bet.

The standard for tripping was pretty consistent today. There were a few for each team where a guy used his leg to trip and they called it.

 

[TheKingPin]

I figured that must be it because he just doesn't look like his normal self out there. He's usually causing all kinds of havoc and playing well.

Yea he had 4 injuries occur over a couple games early after having a great start. He missed some time and then had oral surgery to remove teeth while out. I think he has the injuries plus the lack of eating etc with the dental procedure. He’s been limp for a long time.

 

[MasterDecoy]

Predictably, series is an entertaining shit-show

 

[Sidgeni Malkby]

Pens won the Stanley cup,the last two years. Sure they are good and have great players. But today, Elliott was not sharp and this has been Flyers problem for a while now. I really don't know neither umderstand what is the problem but i feel for them.............. nah i don't care really for the Flyers net problem.

Post-Hextall goalie, when have the Flyers NOT had net problems?

 

[Tuna Tatarrrrrr]

I think it's a combination of goaltending and officiating. So many damn penalties that the leading team can just pour it on and the trailing team establishes no rhythm. Not fun hockey.

I agree you're right, especially when one of these teams (Flyers) doesn't have the firepower to respond, not fun hockey at all.

 

[Tuna Tatarrrrrr]

Philly probably has to play the trap to win (because of the goalie) and need to score first. Any game the Pens go 2-0 up its over as they will have to take more chances and that up open up the ice.

I don't know why but as soon as I saw Murray makes the great glove save early in the first period, I already knew this game was over for the Flyers.

 

[MrBrightside]

The Pens and Flyers have played 7 games this season. The Pens have scored 5 or more goals in 6 of the 7. There's a matchup issue there.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I don't know why but as soon as I saw Murray makes the great glove save early in the first period, I already knew this game was over for the Flyers.

That's quite an early judgement there.

 

[Tuna Tatarrrrrr]

That's quite an early judgement there.

Maybe but the Flyers showed me I was not wrong at the end. I just don't trust their goaltending at all.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Maybe but the Flyers showed me I was not wrong at the end. I just don't trust their goaltending at all.

I think you were just lucky that the Flyers lost. The game could've gone either way.

 

[Tuna Tatarrrrrr]

I think you were just lucky that the Flyers lost. The game could've gone either way.

Of course I was, but to be honest, I've had this early judgement after the Pens too the lead. The Murray's glove save had just given me the confidence to make this statement.

 

[Tuna Tatarrrrrr]

I think you were just lucky that the Flyers lost. The game could've gone either way.

Of course I was, but to be honest, I've had this early judgement after the Pens took the lead. The Murray's glove save had just given me the confidence to make this statement.