Post-Game Talk: Let’s take a Flyer on the standings

[Crosbyfan]

Yeah, but I found it odd that he wasn't out there for the PP. Thought Sully was benching him for some reason.

Not odd going with two D with a 1-0 lead late, though I share your concern.

 

[Ryder71]

In that scenario the Bruins drop to 4th and we could still win the first seed.

NO! Because if that happens the Caps beat them. If they do so in regulation they get the top seed and the Isles take 3rd seed. If the Flyers don't beat them tonight. The Bruins need one point to get the number three seed.

 

[Andy99]

Nice to get the win, but Malkin getting injured is sort of a worst-case scenario.

Hopefully it's just something minor that two weeks off will help.

we don’t have two weeks...we need him in a week

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Geno's becoming like a toddler just learning to walk where you have to put a bunch of rubber padding all over the house to make sure they don't hurt themselves.

 

[Gurglesons]

He did the same thing he did when he got hurt a few months ago. He went out for another shift to test it and see if he could go, and when he went back to the bench it was a no-go. He was very ginger very very unfocused on the ice during that short shift.

He took two shifts after the injury tonight. Also he left the bench in the Boston game.

 

[Ryder71]

Three point games though could louse it up.

 

[66-30-33]

Sucks Bruins lost. Now they have nothing to play for Tuesday if Caps win tonight.

If Caps lose in regulation they will play for home ice.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Update on playoff scenarios

 

[66-30-33]

Three point games though could louse it up.

We all used to hate the 3 point games this division is known for, now we WANT a 3 point game.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Dumoulin a star today too. Fort Knox back there.
Stuffed that wraparound reversal.

 

[chethejet]

Now it is rest and getting over the bumps and bruises and getting ready for a hard first round match-up. Malkin is either ready or he isn't. I suspect a week off will help him and he has to know this is pretty much it.

 

[Crosbyfan]

Three point games though could louse it up.

Winning too many of them?

 

[Ryder71]

yep, it’s all about tonight...if Caps win in regulation, then they’ll take the division against the Bs because they’ll be resting players

Yeah and that COULD work in our favor IF the Isles win their next two in regulation. The Bruins would then drop to 4th.

 

[Andy99]

Geno's becoming like a toddler just learning to walk where you have to put a bunch of rubber padding all over the house to make sure they don't hurt themselves.

It wasn’t knee or knee or leg on leg either...the Buffalo player deked him and hit the side of Geno’s knee with his stick and G went down...if moving side to side or being tripped up as a hockey player is going to cause you to be out for weeks, it’s time to hang them up

 

[BeatenLikeRentedMule]

He did the same thing he did when he got hurt a few months ago. He went out for another shift to test it and see if he could go, and when he went back to the bench it was a no-go. He was Moving very gingerly, very very unfocused on the ice during that short shift.

It looked bad. His leg buckled slightly....

It would be awesome if Pens won their sixth Cup without Malkin. They won without Letang in 17 so it's not unprecedented.

 

[Tom Hanks]

 

[Ryder71]

Winning too many of them?

If Boston gets a loser point against the Isles for example..

 

[Crosbyfan]

Dumoulin a star today too. Fort Knox back there.
Stuffed that wraparound reversal.

That was gold Jerry,,,GOLD!

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Geno's becoming like a toddler just learning to walk where you have to put a bunch of rubber padding all over the house to make sure they don't hurt themselves.

Yeah.

Talent-wise, Malkin's still as good as they come, but his body's breaking down a lot more often lately...and this is a guy who you'd never call durable.

I'm curious to see how next year goes.

 

[Joejosh999]

I thought the Malkin contact looked very minimal. Worrisome that that took him out, assume he’s come back far sooner than he should.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

He did the same thing he did when he got hurt a few months ago. He went out for another shift to test it and see if he could go, and when he went back to the bench it was a no-go.

He was Moving very gingerly, very very unfocused on the ice during that short shift. It looked bad. His leg buckled slightly....

I guess I missed his shift after getting tripped. Let's just hope he's alright.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Yup. That was easy

 

[Tom Hanks]

I thought the Malkin contact looked very minimal. Worrisome that that took him out, assume he’s come back far sooner than he should.

Probably just a bruise but it’s sore so he stayed off

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Geno's becoming like a toddler just learning to walk where you have to put a bunch of rubber padding all over the house to make sure they don't hurt themselves.

Oh, I thought 6 weeks ago a 6 foot 6 240lb guy caved his knee in. So you mean he doesn't just get injured on a whim? Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Andy99]