I wouldn't mind beat the Habs and forcing them into the 4-seed, though. I think a Boston - Islanders/Rangers/Senators series will be harder on Boston than a Boston - Toronto series, and I think Toronto will give Montreal all it can handle (and maybe more)
I'm just letting whatever happen - happen. I have done the ole "pick your opponent thing" and it's backfired.
It's... not really a big game. I know it has that feel between #1 and #2, but it's not a big game at all. We are up 7 points and even in games. Even if we lose, it's not a big deal. We still have a commanding lead going into the final 6.
The Pens are 19-2 in their last 21 games and 21-4 in their last 25. That's pretty amazing.
Any chance Toronto slips into the #2 seed? They have won two in a row while Montreal and Boston have lost two.
Then you could see Montreal and Boston play in the first round.
Any chance Toronto slips into the #2 seed? They have won two in a row while Montreal and Boston have lost two.
Then you could see Montreal and Boston play in the first round.
I'm trying to stay pessimistic, because me. But if you look at what the team was doing towards the end of the streak... if only they could have gotten MORE healthy instead of less healthy, they would have easily broken the streak and then some.
And I don't put much stock into the 6-1 trouncing they took from the Rangers. I knew as soon as they lost the Sabres game that the Rangers game would be a loss. There's no real good explanation for it, but that's how streaks go. I think this team is definitely closer to the one we saw winning 15-straight than the one that didn't show up against the Rangers.
So if Crosby, Neal and Martin can get 100% and back for like the last 2-3 games of the regular season... they should be the favorites in the East, and I won't care who they are matched up against in Round 1.
4 pts back with 6 games left and 2 teams to jump. Going to be very, very hard, but not impossible. Kinda hurts them that they don't play Boston again and that Boston and Montreal don't play each other again. They need us to win our next 2
I wouldn't mind beat the Habs and forcing them into the 4-seed, though. I think a Boston - Islanders/Rangers/Senators series will be harder on Boston than a Boston - Toronto series, and I think Toronto will give Montreal all it can handle (and maybe more)
Any chance Toronto slips into the #2 seed? They have won two in a row while Montreal and Boston have lost two.
Then you could see Montreal and Boston play in the first round.
If there's one thing that I've learned in my 23 years as a Pens fan, it's that no matter how bad the Habs are playing they ALWAYS seem to give us a tough time. I expect more of the same in this game.
Malkin doesn't seem to be on either power-play unit, either. #Penguins
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They already use one of those metal detector wands on everyone. What are they going to do, full body cavity searches?
Meh, better safe than sorry I guess. I do hope they plan to open the doors earlier in this case. The lines to get in can get pretty lengthy as it is.
They already use one of those metal detector wands on everyone. What are they going to do, full body cavity searches?
Meh, better safe than sorry I guess. I do hope they plan to open the doors earlier in this case. The lines to get in can get pretty lengthy as it is.
I don't want to spoil the surprise, but I'm told video of the new searches will be released on DVD for 19.99...
Maybe moving to Steelers game type pat downs now Get ready to form boys and girls only lines!
STATEMENT: Following the tragedy in Boston, there will be heightened security measures for games & events at @CONSOLEnergyCtr:...
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They're going to have to hire some people if that's the case because I have never seen a woman working the doors. Taking tickets or working as ushers yes, but not working security.
Interesting.
Is this just a temporary thing given what's just happened??? Or is it permanent???
Can someone tell me what's up with all you guys having the same avatar? Is it a playoff thing? If so, how do I get one?