GDT: Game 6 - Pens @ Isles - 6:30 PM ET - Do or Die, but Please Don't Die

[Andy99]

My man, Bob!

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

The fan in me will be on the edge of my seat when the puck drops. But just because I can get lost in the escapism that is a sport/entertainment, that doesn't mean I have to be a full on idiot. It's more likely we will not win and the same thing we've been seeing is exactly what we WILL see.

But have I seen crazy things in hockey? f*** yeah I have! I've been a part of games we lost that was seemingly impossible. Same on the flip side. I've seen both being a fan. Anything can happen. But most likely that is not the rule.

My concern with this year's club is actually the opposite of the past two playoff failures. Those ones, the team just didn't look interested in competing. This one is actually trying hard, yet still can't win. They're literally peppering the Isles with 40+ shots and can't score more than 2 goals.

That's why I'm doubtful about our chances tonight. Whatever the reason for our inability to score goals and put games away when we have the chance, it's just not happening. And I don't see this team being defensively sound enough, nor Jarry consistently good enough in net, to win a bunch of 2-1 hockey games. Yet for us to have any chance of winning, that seems to be what we have to do.

That's where my pessimism comes in.

 

[Andy99]

Like I said, we'll either win or lose

If we win, I'll look forward to Friday (and hopefully beyond)
If we lose, I'll look forward to (hopefully) massive changes to this team and coaching staff

Win/win

unfortunately, the only thing I’ll have to look forward to is Sully’s firing and I’m now convinced he won’t be fired lol....

 

[JBreed02]

Looks like Zajac is in for Wahlstrom

Great...you know what that means lol

 

[End of Line]

I want to be optimistic about tonight but the pattern of history says no bueno. This isn’t like game 6 against Tampa a couple years ago where you had a feeling they weren’t going to let them beat them in 6. This team just does not have the same resilience.

 

[End of Line]

I think Sully is going to bet on more puck luck.

Same lines, same strategy.

The standard is the standard.

 

[Andy99]

I want to be optimistic about tonight but the pattern of history says no bueno. This isn’t like game 6 against Tampa a couple years ago where you had a feeling they weren’t going to let them beat them in 6. This team just does not have the same resilience.

it’s not resilience....it’s that the big game players aren’t big game players anymore who we can count on for a timely goal and the bottom six is a crap shoot...

 

[66-30-33]

Women are so confusing...

Anyway let's f***in win this game early.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Trade]

This series truly reminds me so much of 2016 ECF vs Tampa where Sorokin is playing the role of Vasilevskiy.

We need goals today. Ugly goals count just as much. Please go to the net

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Crashing the net and shooting at every opportunity will give the Penguins a much better chance at winning. It's something past teams did not do. You can't pick corners against goalies in a zone. You crash the net and make them deal with you. What we did last game was impressive but we passed up amazing opportunities and we missed 22 shots trying to go bar down. Scoring isn't complicated. I would feel a lot more confident if the lines were changed but it is what it is.

 

[K Fleur]

lol @ the exact same lines/lineup

Gotta get to our game!

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Looks like Zajac is in for Wahlstrom

Hat trick coming up.

 

[66-30-33]

Looks like Sullivan has ran his course with the team.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Well, put it this way. If the skate were on the other foot and the Pens were ahead three games to two then the entire board would based on past history believe that the Pens would lose tonight and then blow game seven at home.

So logically the Pens have assured that they do the opposite. Win tonight and game seven.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Honestly not sure if this has been said yet or not, but if the Pens lose tonight, it could be the last game of the Crosby/Malkin/Letang era.

...I'm not sure I'm emotionally ready for that right now.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Anyway. Hopefully it isn't the last game for this era and this core we've had for 15 years (for logical reasons as much as nostalgia), but you never know. So either way let's see a great show.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Honestly not sure if this has been said yet or not, but if the Pens lose tonight, it could be the last game of the Crosby/Malkin/Letang era.

...I'm not sure I'm emotionally ready for that right now.

Why? Even if there's an overhaul, why would Malkin or Letang be dealt?

 

[66-30-33]

Honestly not sure if this has been said yet or not, but if the Pens lose tonight, it could be the last game of the Crosby/Malkin/Letang era.

...I'm not sure I'm emotionally ready for that right now.

Pens instantly downgrade by losing either 1 of them, or if say Malkin/Letang go it's officially rebuild time.

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Warmest Regards & Best Wishes for those who’ll be watching tonight.

 

[Ugene Magic]

As a fan - when that puck drops i'm all-in for the Pens. I love it.

As an objective hockey fan and someone who studied the game with such a passion... i have ZERO faith in this team. I have zero faith in this team. Is it possible they make a run? Sure. Anything in sports is possible. It's always possible. Probable? Look at the last 3 years. f*** no. And here's why:

- I don't think Sully will adjust the lines (i haven't looked at anything in the last 2 days)
- I don't think Zucker, McCann, Jarry, Jake or the others will suddenly all get on fire. I f***ing don't buy at AT ALL. It's more likely we will see exactly the same.
- I think this team will walk right to the golf course if they get down a goal.

To me the proof has been there to not expect anything less than a loss. That's what the history tells me from the last 3 years. But hey.. when that puck drops, I'm a believer til the final whistle.

Let's Go Pens!

Never get out of the boat! Once you do.... For what? Mango-als...


F-it!!! We don't need this F-ing shit!

Let's go Tiger....! Which ever way it ends up being, eye of, or eaten alive...

"NEVER GET OUT OF THE F-ING BOAT!"

Where's the Tylenol?

Holy SHIT!!!!

DO SOMETHING!

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Why? Even if there's an overhaul, why would Malkin or Letang be dealt?

It's illogical IMO and makes much less sense than the people advocating think, but I have no read on what Hextall and Burke are thinking.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Why? Even if there's an overhaul, why would Malkin or Letang be dealt?

I'm not saying I personally want to do that. I'm just saying it may happen.

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

well change of plans.. I can now unfortunately watch the game tonight.

 

[Nakawick]

I think GOAT bangs in a greasy one tonight.