Post-Game Talk: Penguins 5, Lightning 2 - Kunitz Inspires A Pens Victory

[KIRK]

* Jarry was incredible tonight.

* Sid and Phil really stepped up.

* Letang was more up than down, which is progress.

*Obviously, all of that 5 on 3 time and then scoring on the 5 on 3 helped, but this game really was dictated by Jarry's incredible start and then Rust's shorty.

* The Pens were a lot better 5 on 5, but also only tied the Lightning 5 on 5. I asked in the GDT how man games in which the Pens have outscored the opposition 5 on 5. I'll bet that I can count them on one hand.

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[Ogrezilla]

 

[Jacob]

Looked alright to me. Really liking Hunwick's game, overall.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Jarry's first nhl win and a point.

Re-sign Hornqvist.

 

[KIRK]

So, earlier today, ColePens loses his **** on the boards. Tonight, the Pens find theirs. Coincidence?

 

[Coastal Kev]

+Kunitz

 

[ImporterExporter]

This team will be fine, as I've been saying all along.

Jarry, Phil and Sid were the 3 stars.

 

[Shaffer]

+++++Sid
Clearly the best player on the ice tonight. Zoned in.

+++++Jarry
Kept us in during the first 15 minutes of the game.

+++++Kessel
Another amazing game.

+Sheahan
Thought he played a nice conservative game.

——-Hags
Get him outta here.

——Kuhnhackl
Nobody needs a third string goalie on the roster.

 

[Zirakzigil]

So, earlier today, ColePens loses his **** on the boards. Tonight, the Pens find theirs. Coincidence?

Wait what? Where was this?

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Of course, I chose to skip this one.

 

[ColePens]

Thought the effort trended north tonight, boys. The battle level is not exactly where it needs to be, but it was much better than it has been all season. We need that night in and night out to win consistently in the NHL. That's my major takeaway. I saw more 50/50 battles won with urgency instead of watching us dick around and think we deserve it. Really happy to see that. We were still sloppy with our assignments, but that's a huge plus because it's our #1 problem. Great stuff.

+ Sid, Jarry, Horny, and Kessel. Those 4 are my top tonight. Thought they were all incredible. But ultimately it comes down to the effort, focus, and battle level. I felt that was much better tonight. Still a lot of times where we struggle, but that's what I wanted to see the most.

 

[KIRK]

Wait what? Where was this?

Go look at the Boston PGT.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Phil is having an unreal season. For all of their problems captain hot dogs has been phenomenal.

 

[ColePens]

Of course, I chose to skip this one.

If you have time later, I would check out the extended highlights. It was a good one. You could actually see the team win some battles and do what they are supposed to be doing.

 

[Ryder71]

Our compete level was great tonight, our execution at times was a bit off but overall we were opportunistic and prevailed against a very good team.

 

[flaneur]

Congrats to Jarry on his first NHL win!

Sidenote: So his name is pronounced Jar-ee but he has Tom & Jerry on his mask? Maybe not the best decision...

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I'm glad the team finally got Jarry a win. He's deserved this for a while.

 

[KIRK]

Thought the effort trended north tonight, boys. The battle level is not exactly where it needs to be, but it was much better than it has been all season. We need that night in and night out to win consistently in the NHL. That's my major takeaway. I saw more 50/50 battles won with urgency instead of watching us dick around and think we deserve it. Really happy to see that. We were still sloppy with our assignments, but that's a huge plus because it's our #1 problem. Great stuff.

+ Sid, Jarry, Horny, and Kessel. Those 4 are my top tonight. Thought they were all incredible. But ultimately it comes down to the effort, focus, and battle level. I felt that was much better tonight. Still a lot of times where we struggle, but that's what I wanted to see the most.

One can evaluate a team's needs more accurately when they play like they did tonight.

I think the only thing missing for Sid still is that burst through the middle of the ice. And, that may be as simple as continuing to find his legs. We'll see . . .

 

[ImporterExporter]

My God how lopsided was that Phil Kessel trade

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Congrats to Jarry on his first NHL win!

Sidenote: So his name is pronounced Jar-ee but he has Tom & Jerry on his mask? Maybe not the best decision...

I know. Zero sympathy when people pronounce it wrong. Although, maybe he won’t take years to correct anyone doing it...

 

[Shaffer]

Let’s not overrate Jarry like we did Bluegar during the rookie tournament.(remember that)

 

[PensandCaps]

+ to Ruhwedel.

 

[Ryder71]

Jarry was tremendous, Phil was phil and Sid is starting to get his groove back. The schedule gets easier and so does the quality of opponent. Finally Some positives.

Also I think Sheahan has quietly been very solid.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

If you have time later, I would check out the extended highlights. It was a good one. You could actually see the team win some battles and do what they are supposed to be doing.

 

[PensandCaps]

Let’s not overrate Jarry like we did Bluegar during the rookie tournament.(remember that)

Blueger will be better than Sprong.