GDT: ECQF Game 2 | Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers | 7PM | A Place in History?

[ColePens]

Tonight is a simple game of "Will this be easy?" or "Will this be a difficult?" I think the Flyers are going to play their best game by far. Need Mur to be great again. Need a clean game. Do not give them anything. And G/Sid... go do what you did!

As for Boston - I think they are a terrific team, but I do not see them as an unbeatable team. I'm not trying to look at this w/ a homer view, but when I see Boston I see a solid team who can make a run just like a couple other teams, but are far from infallible.

 

[Bingo71]

Malkin Masks??!??

That's ****ing terrifying!

The entire roster should wear Slipknot masks for the warmups.

 

[Bingo71]

I think this game will have a different feel to it. Philly is going to turn it up to 11 in every aspect of the game, mainly physical.

If the Pens can weather the storm and put a few up to put Philly in a multiple goal hole, they should be in good position to take a 2 games to none lead.

If they let the Flyers get under their skin and off their game, things could go south.

I hope Sully has the boys focused and disciplined because Philly is going to throw everything they have at them.

 

[Gurglesons]

Tonight is a simple game of "Will this be easy?" or "Will this be a difficult?" I think the Flyers are going to play their best game by far. Need Mur to be great again. Need a clean game. Do not give them anything. And G/Sid... go do what you did!

I would like to see Crosby and Malkin play the top six to at least an even and see Brassard take over this game.

His assist Game 1 was insane. Him and Sheahan (or there lines) need to put up some goals this game at EV.

 

[Sideline]

Blame me for jinxing it if the Penguins lose, but my gut says they drop another 5 spot on the Flyers tonight. That D core is maybe 3 deep and the goaltending doesn't help.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

I have a feeling tonight is the night Brassard comes out and has a big game. 3 points from him tonight. I still believe we win this game, but it’ll be a closer game. 3-4 or 3-5.

 

[ColePens]

Blame me for jinxing it if the Penguins lose, but my gut says they drop another 5 spot on the Flyers tonight. That D core is maybe 3 deep and the goaltending doesn't help.

My gut says low scoring 3-1 game. 2-1 until an EN for one team.

It really comes down to how the Flyers come out x's and o's. They should 100% sit back and trap a bit. I'll be shocked if they play the same way.

IF they play the same way - bets are off. They are dumb.

 

[Turin]

Stay out of the box and go to Philly up 2-0

 

[mpp9]

My gut says low scoring 3-1 game. 2-1 until an EN for one team.

It really comes down to how the Flyers come out x's and o's. They should 100% sit back and trap a bit. I'll be shocked if they play the same way.

IF they play the same way - bets are off. They are dumb.

It might be a one goal game. But more likely 5-4.

 

[Sideline]

My gut says low scoring 3-1 game. 2-1 until an EN for one team.

It really comes down to how the Flyers come out x's and o's. They should 100% sit back and trap a bit. I'll be shocked if they play the same way.

IF they play the same way - bets are off. They are dumb.

For all we rag on Philly they have some really sharp poster here on HF. When those guys tell me their coach isn't going to change anything I believe them.

They have the skill to score some goals, but they own brand of Bylsmagic isn't helping.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Already parked and eating at our favorite restaurant across from PPG Paints.

Have tickets and hoping to bring home a winner.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I predict that Crosby does a triple axle and then does a soccer style round house kick move batting it in with his stick while upside down with a backhand before landing the flip.

 

[billybudd]

Blame me for jinxing it if the Penguins lose, but my gut says they drop another 5 spot on the Flyers tonight. That D core is maybe 3 deep and the goaltending doesn't help.

If you don't head over to the nearest coffee table and rap your knuckles on it, I'm going to track you down and make you.

 

[chethejet]

I see the series as a Pens putting pressure on the flyers in order to not have knock down drag out series game 7. If Pens can win in 5 they may have a advantage going into round 2 of as much as 4 days. This is a series the Pens can win in 5 and I suspect they will make every effort to do that. Year 3 of a cup run and I have to think the Pens are trying win each series a quickly as possible to limit the physical toll of long pounding series.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I would be absolutely floored if Hakstol decides to ice the exact same lineup tonight. That would be a suicide mission. You have to think he is keeping the cards close to his vest on any changes he will make. It is the only thing that makes sense. They didn't just get beat in Game 1, they were schooled.

Tonight should be a much more difficult task. Could be in for some OT tonight, too.

 

[ColePens]

I would be absolutely floored if Hakstol decides to ice the exact same lineup tonight. That would be a suicide mission. You have to think he is keeping the cards close to his vest on any changes he will make. It is the only thing that makes sense. They didn't just get beat in Game 1, they were schooled.

Tonight should be a much more difficult task. Could be in for some OT tonight, too.

I do think the right idea is Elliott, though. Give him one more game to hang his hat on. If it's bad, switch back home.

 

[Ogrezilla]

 

[Ignatius]

I have the feeling that the Pens are going to put the league on notice tonight.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I do think the right idea is Elliott, though. Give him one more game to hang his hat on. If it's bad, switch back home.

I feel like in these situations a coach pretty much has to give the guy he chose two chances at it before making the switch. Otherwise I think the team is just going to feel like they are already in panic mode.

 

[Gurglesons]

I do think the right idea is Elliott, though. Give him one more game to hang his hat on. If it's bad, switch back home.

Elliott has never been good in the playoffs though. This is like the Ottawa series in 2010 all over again.

 

[ColePens]

I feel like in these situations a coach pretty much has to give the guy he chose two chances at it before making the switch. Otherwise I think the team is just going to feel like they are already in panic mode.

Definitely agree and I think Sunday's decision for the Caps will be so interesting. Will they panic already and go to Holtby?

 

[Sideline]

If you don't head over to the nearest coffee table and rap your knuckles on it, I'm going to track you down and make you.

Just for you I did. For whatever reason the playoff anticipation hasn't hit me yet. I'm kinda looking forward to it. By the end of last year I had a jersey, snack, and seat routine.

 

[ColePens]

Elliott has never been good in the playoffs though. This is like the Ottawa series in 2010 all over again.

That's a different discussion for another time. I thought the Flyers should have paid for a goalie. But he's their guy.

 

[RSPens]

Just so that I have it in writing somewhere. My prediction... Tonights game will be 5-2 Pens, Game 3 will be 3-1 Flyers, Game 4 5-2 Pens and I'll wait to predict Game 5.

 

[Ryder71]

Just so that I have it in writing somewhere. My prediction... Tonights game will be 5-2 Pens, Game 3 will be 3-1 Flyers, Game 4 5-2 Pens and I'll wait to predict Game 5.

5-2 sounds about right to me as well.