GDT: MDSF: (3) Penguins vs. (2) Islanders - Game 2 | 4.12 @ 7:30 EST

[3ladesof5teel]

So . . . what are the odds that IF Johnson is in, it's Pettersson, not Maatta, who's out?

Or JJ is put on his off side?

 

[KIRK]

Or JJ is put on his off side?

That would be peak Sully, but I don't think so.

 

[kris leturnover]

 

[KIRK]

And the line opens in Vegas.

1:2 for Maatta plays
2:1 for Pettersson plays

 

[MrBurghundy]

You are if you don't have home ice advantage and lose both on the road.

What's the history on teams coming back from 0-2? Not great.

Obviously you don't remember Penguins history very well.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Tell that to the 90% of teams in NHL history who lose the first 2 games on the road and go on to lose the series.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Obviously you don't remember Penguins history very well.

10 years ago dude. How is that relevant today?

 

[MrBurghundy]

10 years ago dude. How is that relevant today?

You said history on teams coming back from 0-2. You didn't specifiy a time frame.

The point being, it's not impossible. If you win every game on home ice, you'll force game 7. It's a crap shoot at that point. Hence why that saying is a thing.

 

[Doogle]

Better be Maata sitting

 

[AuroraBorealis]

You said history on teams coming back from 0-2. You didn't specifiy a time frame.

The point being, it's not impossible.

I didn't say it was impossible. I said the math was bad. VERY BAD.

 

[MrBurghundy]

I didn't say it was impossible. I said the math was bad. VERY BAD.

I guess, but our history has proven it to not be impossible.

 

[Andy99]

What’s going to happen on here when JJ doesn’t get a puck out, leading to a goal against, or pushes an Islander into Murray, knocking him out of the game, or fails to help transition the puck for an offensive chance? Will he garner the same vitriol as Maatta? I’m on pins and needles...

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

I'm thinking a 5-2 score.. one way or the other.. hopefully the right way.

 

[Sideline]

What’s going to happen on here when JJ doesn’t get a puck out, leading to a goal against, or pushes an Islander into Murray, knocking him out of the game, or fails to help transition the puck for an offensive chance? Will he garner the same vitriol as Maatta? I’m on pins and needles...

JJ has serious issues, but he can skate and it's legal to tackle players in the playoffs so he's better than quicksand Maatta.

 

[KIRK]

I'm thinking a 5-2 score.. one way or the other.. hopefully the right way.

Gee. Thanks for your optimism.

 

[The Worst One]

So no Teddy? f*** you Sully. I wanna fight him.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

One would have to think it would be Maatta sitting. Gud/Pets has arguably been out best pair recently. Can't break that up can you?

 

[MrBurghundy]

JJ has serious issues, but he can skate and it's legal to tackle players in the playoffs so he's better than quicksand Maatta.

Yeah, at this point if it's between...

Option A: The guy who on occasion can make a decnet outlet pass, and debatibly has better offensive instincts, but gets caught pinching all the time, gets walked by scrubs, and isn't physical at all.
or...
Option B: The guy who hits, blocks shots, can skate better, and interferes in a playoff style hockey kind of way, but sometimes gets lost in d-zone coverage, and doesn't break the puck out quite as well

...I'm taking Option B.

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Gee. Thanks for your optimism.

No problem!

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

One would have to think it would be Maatta sitting. Gud/Pets has arguably been out best pair recently. Can't break that up can you?

Sullivan routinely breaks up F lines that worked. What makes you think he wouldn't do the same on the back end?

 

[TNT87]

Are the Pens going to win tonight Gina?

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Read on tweeter that Sully may reluctantly go with 7D.. i doubt there's any stock in that though..

 

[Gurglesons]

So . . . what are the odds that IF Johnson is in, it's Pettersson, not Maatta, who's out?

0.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Read on tweeter that Sully may reluctantly go with 7D.. i doubt there's any stock in that though..

I saw Mackey posted it, so probably not.

 

[LittleSpoon]

what happens when JJ ends the night a plus two and the pens win in a dominant structured, and opportunistic scoring performance. While also having some fancy stat possession driven play to go along with it? I can’t wait to find out! Good vibes boys.