Post-Game Talk: Pens/Caps - That was hockey.... allegedly

[Tom Hanks]

That was insane

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

+Crosby was Wilson's assignment on the GWG

 

[Pancakes]

The Pens have all kinds of problems right now. The biggest is still goaltending. Sorry @ColePens, you know I love you and we're usually of one mind but I gotta with @Empoleon8771 on this one. The team is hugely at fault for their shitty play but nothing is sinking them more than goalies that can't make a save right now. The goaltending HAS to get better for them to at least have a chance.

It's just a bad mix right now of sloppy play and even worse goaltending.

That said the second half of the game was a bit more encouraging on both fronts. Still look far from good, but at least looked better than the dumpster fire that they were in the first.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

POJ Come on Down

 

[Mario_is_BACK!!]

Ugly.

 

[Gurglesons]

@KIRK Malkin looked alive in the third but him and Zucker are oil and water.

 

[Jacob]

Perhaps we should bump Rust up to L1 and put Kap with Malkin.

 

[Turin]

Well that was pretty wild. Don’t really have much to say beyond hoping the lines stop being stupid and that the defence is just rusty.

 

[Empoleon8771]

One thing really encouraging: Kapanen looks really good and looks like a natural fit with Crosby.

Zucker-Crosby-Kapanen will f*ck shit up if they get put together.

 

[PensandCaps]

Real thoughtful response Kirk.

We suck, but apparently the Caps suck worse?

Apart from Kap looking good, and anything not 5 on 5, not much to like about the game. Still look like a rubbish team that's been lucky to even have two wins.

The Caps are playing Sprong in their top 6 and have Jensen, Schultz and Dillion on the back end.

They are not a good team. They better hope none of their stars get hurt.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Hopefully thats the last of ERod in the top 6.
Wasn't pretty but they got the much needed 2 points.
Might see POJ as well next game.

 

[KIRK]

Real thoughtful response Kirk.

We suck, but apparently the Caps suck worse?

Apart from Kap looking good, and anything not 5 on 5, not much to like about the game. Still look like a rubbish team that's been lucky to even have two wins.

Malkin and Zucker have shown zero chemistry, but you believe otherwise because well, it's been bad. Of course, let's ignore that Tanev showed more chemistry with Malkin in a period and a half than you've seen with Malkin and Zucker in eight games, because there's a narrative of some sort to support. Is that more 'thoughtful' for you?

But, I'll tell you what: Name 1 player with whom Malkin has ever 'developed' chemistry, where there was no sign within a game or two at most that there actually was some chemistry. If you can do that, then I can give your perspective a little credence. Until then, spare me the faux outrage, okay?

 

[The Sodfather]

f*** Washington and their gaggle of scumbags. the Pens aren't a good team but somehow the Caps are worse. lmao f*** you Wilson, Oshie, and the rest of that filth franchise.

This. I hate that G**damn dirty ass team. Thugs. To me, they are currently more hateable than Philly.

 

[ZorkEnchanter]

1 TRILLION percent agree with this post.

Yup, it's Covid and I'll give them 2-3 weeks but man, that Trap and commitment to defending sure looked good in 3rd Period.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

I think once we get Geno’s line going and get a few above 0.900 save% games we might have something. Until the injuries hit.

 

[Turin]

@KIRK Malkin looked alive in the third but him and Zucker are oil and water.

Zucker should be with Crosby. He’s more like Kunitz than anyone else ffs.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

I loved what I saw out of Kapanen though. Loved it. Can't wait to see more.

Thought 3rd line cooled at bit but I still like what I see out of McCann and Jankowski. 4th line with irrelevent outside of what Kapanen made happen.

He was noticeable all night

 

[HuskerTornado]

+Crosby was Wilson's assignment on the GWG

Wilson sad face made me smile.

He and O'Shiet can both go away.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

+ The skeleton of a great team is there. This is all about effort and commitment from our stars. Our bottom six is carrying us.

I agree. We have yet to be truly outplayed or beat by anyone besides ourselves.

 

[Extra Texture]

+ scoring OT winner right in Turd Wilson's face

Lol, I loved seeing his stupid mug skating by as Sid was celebrating.

 

[Ugene Magic]

They got some bounces, Geno scored on the PP, and they made use of a 3-on-3.

Repeatable formula.

A formula that might put some of the older folks six feet under...

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Forwards not supporting is something new?

At this point it is part of their identity.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Molson 3 Stars
1. Evan Rodrigues
2. Evan Rodrigues
3. Daniel Sprong

I know Molson is bad but not that bad.

 

[harmonica]

Missed the first period. Glad we won but damn we suck.

Can’t wait for Kap to get his legs and play with Sid. If they mesh, I’d totally move Jake to play with Geno and Rust.

 

[metalan2]

Lol Sully had Kap on 4th line all game, no pp2 time, and that's it.