Post-Game Talk: Lightning 5, Penguins 4 - Pens Prevent the Empty Netter

[ncm7772]

Pretty good showing from the pens all things considered. They need the points tho.

This a serious post? You liked things tonight?

 

[Bingo71]

So, are Geno and Schultz gonna be back against Phillly, so they can get roughed up but them?

 

[Ogrezilla]

we are one of the worst teams in the league, this combination of turds do not deserve to make the playoffs...l

 

[GregR]

This is why you can't go 2-7-1 or whatever it is now against last place teams, cause you're going to run into the Tampas and Torontos of the world that are just a little bit better on some nights.

 

[Ogrezilla]

How many one goal games have they lost because of a short handed goal?

too many. The PP is certainly a mess.

 

[ncm7772]

How many one goal games have they lost because of a short handed goal?

It's pitiful. Going to miss the playoffs, and that's an enormous part of it.

 

[Bingo71]

we lost by 1 goal...

However you want to look at it...

When you give up 5 goals, you generally lose.

 

[metalan2]

Horrible goaltending. Pens showed a lot of life. Should have won, but bad teams always find a way to lose. No silver linings.

 

[USMC607]

So is Bjugs arm hanging on by a thread?

 

[ncm7772]

This is why you can't go 2-7-1 or whatever it is now against last place teams, cause you're going to run into the Tampas and Torontos of the world that are just a little bit better on some nights.

But it's ok because they're losing "close games to good teams on the road".

 

[Shady Machine]

So, are Geno and Schultz gonna be back against Phillly, so they can get roughed up but them?

Why are you even here?

 

[Ogrezilla]

Ah yes, the old “this would have been an easy win with those guys in the lineup”’argument...

that's not what he said. You are a master of the strawman.

 

[Ryder71]

we lost by 1 goal...

I wouldn't necessarily say it's a good loss, but we weren't overwhelmed in any way. In fact I think we have a slight advantage in quality chances.

 

[PensandCaps]

Do not trade the first rounder!

Yes you do. Don't waste prime years with Malkin and Crosby.

Just get in.

 

[Gurglesons]

Ah yes, the old “this would have been an easy win with those guys in the lineup”’argument...

I mean, it’s literally nearly 1/4th of the cap we are missing with those three out.

 

[ncm7772]

Horrible goaltending. Pens showed a lot of life. Should have won, but bad teams always find a way to lose. No silver linings.

Should not have won. But your last sentence is 100% correct.

 

[Ogrezilla]

However you want to look at it...

When you give up 5 goals, you generally lose.

yep, but when you score 4, you also generally win. Calling it a bitch slap is just dumb.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Ah yes, the old “this would have been an easy win with those guys in the lineup”’argument...

Ah yes, the old "1 goal is an insurmountable chasm" argument.

 

[chethejet]

Must beat the flyers to salvage the road trip.

 

[chethejet]

Pens unfortunately are not in a good position for a nice trade. NO money and no real prospects and picks to work with. Not a good combo.

 

[Bingo71]

Possible playoff matchup down the road???

LOL. Tampa would likely sweep these jokers if they met...

Looking more and more like the Pens might not make the playoffs anyway...

 

[ncm7772]

And against a healthy team, while playing without Geno, Schultz, and Murray.

Murray makes the team better? News to me.

 

[Peat]

Watched until the short handed goal and rage quit, so I missed all the best parts from the Pens perspective. I think it might be time to accept that I'm a curse and its time to start sleeping through games.

Sucks not to get anything but they played up to their opponent at least. Play like that for 20 of the 30 remaining games and things will be fine, particularly once we the injured back.

p.s. Congrats to Wilson on scoring his first NHL goal. Cool moment for him.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Don't trade that 1st round pick in this years draft J.R.

 

[Ryder71]

Yes you do. Don't waste prime years with Malkin and Crosby.

Just get in.

No no, trade other assets if need be, if you miss the post season so be it. This pick could be a bit higher than we would have liked to think. Who knows.

 

[PensandCaps]

We've played Tampa to basically a draw this year.

I really don't fear them if we get the last seed. Just get healthy.