McDavid vs Malkin on Tuesday

[Balance]

What do you think about the two top point getters on each team facing off against one another? Will McDavid show that he is better than Malkin? Or will Malkin show that he is the proven veteran and that McDavid will never surpass his ATG career?

Tuesday will be exciting

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[izzy]

Just like Laine vs Ovi right

doesnt crosby play on that team???

 

[KCC]

Might be exciting it might not. Depends how much edm has in the tank with their 5th in 8 days. I'm honestly expecting them to really struggle, but I hope it's a good gsme

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

Should be a relatively easy W for the Pens but it will be a fun one anyway.

Not sure if McDavid career will reach Crosby levels or not, too soon to say, but no doubt the first matchup of two of the best franchise players.

 

[FLYLine27*]

Oilers going to wreck the pens.

 

[duul]

Pittsburgh is going to run our show, but the first meeting between 87 and 97 will be cool.

 

[doubledown99]

McDavid vs Malkin eh....not bad. More looking forward to Crosby vs McDavid

I expect the Pens to win. They absolutely dominated us last year. There team speed was frightening. Even when they were on the PK they (Pens) just seemed to be everywhere.

Still 87 vs 97 will be fun to watch. Hope Talbot can steal us one.

 

[Pointteen]

Should be a relatively easy W for the Pens but it will be a fun one anyway.

Not sure if McDavid career will reach Crosby levels or not, too soon to say, but no doubt the first matchup of two of the best franchise players.

I don't disagree with the Pens' chance of winning, but what makes you say relatively easy?
I can think of a dozen reasons, but I am curious about the other side of view.

 

[Canovin]

I expect the Pens to wreck the Oilers the same way the Caps did. Oh wait

 

[Draw Me a McElephant]

I really hope the Pens are willing to put Malkin or Crosby out there against McDavid and trade chances. McDavid has spent the last few games being "shadowed" (relentlessly interfered with) by the other team's top checkers, it would be nice to see him go head to head with other offensive guys.

 

[Ninety7]

Should be a relatively easy W for the Pens but it will be a fun one anyway.

Not sure if McDavid career will reach Crosby levels or not, too soon to say, but no doubt the first matchup of two of the best franchise players.

Edmonton is tied for 3rd in the league with Pittsburgh right behind at 4th. Should be a good game. Not sure why it'd be "relatively easy" for the pens.

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

Edmonton is tied for 3rd in the league with Pittsburgh right behind at 4th. Should be a good game. Not sure why it'd be "relatively easy" for the pens.

Bad match-up for Edmonton. Especially if they take penalties. Our offense will roll over that defense.

Not to mention the standings don't mean **** one month into the season.

 

[hockeyes]

I'm pretty sure Malkin and Crosby can both blow McDavid's skates off at this point in their respective careers.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

Should be a relatively easy W for the Pens but it will be a fun one anyway.

Not sure if McDavid career will reach Crosby levels or not, too soon to say, but no doubt the first matchup of two of the best franchise players.

there are no easy games in the nhl in 2016

 

[Pointteen]

Bad match-up for Edmonton. Especially if they take penalties. Our offense will roll over that defense.

Not to mention the standings don't mean **** one month into the season.

Yeah, our D is doomed if Russell is still out.
The penalties thing is meh, the Oilers have one of the best penalty kills in the league. But that relied a lot on Russell.
Yeah, the standings don't. But the team is substantially improved. They play for each other. If a team like this is winning with McDavid only producing a point every second game right now, something's gotta give.

Don't count the Oilers out before you guys win. Especially if McDavid plays the way we know he can.

I'm not looking forward to that much speed though.

 

[wgknestrick]

EDM is scary as S to me. Not looking forward to this game (as a PIT fan), especially if Sully plays our backup against those boys. If Murray plays, then PIT should be favored slightly. It's going to be a great game either way.

Maatta is going to have a tough time against EDM's speedy forwards.

 

[Ninety7]

Bad match-up for Edmonton. Especially if they take penalties. Our offense will roll over that defense.

Not to mention the standings don't mean **** one month into the season.

Based on what? We have a top 5 PK in the league. Or does that not matter one month into the season?

 

[xxxx]

correction, it's McDavid vs Crosby but yeah it will be super-interesting just for the fact these three will be together for the first time

 

[Empoleon8771]

This seems to be a huge disappointment in the making tbh. Crosby vs McDavid is so hyped that I kinda think both will be held pointless. I think if either get any points, they'll end up with an assist or two and that's it. Letang vs McDavid will be an extremely interesting matchup though, there aren't many defenseman who can both shut down McDavid and also keep up with his skating like Letang can.

 

[PensPlz]

doesnt crosby play on that team???

Crosby isn't playing because he doesn't deserve to be on the same ice as the great McDavid.

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

Based on what? We have a top 5 PK in the league. Or does that not matter one month into the season?

Well that's admittedly surprising given your defense.

 

[AINEC*]

there are no easy games in the nhl in 2016

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/game/montreal-canadiens-columbus-blue-jackets-20161104/Stats

 

[Mr Positive]

we're a very good road team this year. I expect an interesting game.

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

This seems to be a huge disappointment in the making tbh. Crosby vs McDavid is so hyped that I kinda think both will be held pointless. I think if either get any points, they'll end up with an assist or two and that's it. Letang vs McDavid will be an extremely interesting matchup though, there aren't many defenseman who can both shut down McDavid and also keep up with his skating like Letang can.

Sooooo hyped up. And then they scheduled it on election night so no ones going to watch it.

 

[Call me betty*]

Oilers going to wreck the pens.

For how much rangers are overachieving right now, kinda funny that Pens are still right there with them....