GDT: Phoe....I mean Arizona Vitales Visit Pittsburgh

[Candyman]

Well after our recent slide I'd really like to see a solid 60 minutes against a pretty bad team. I'd love to run up the score in this one. 7-1 Pens with Sid's hat trick would just be icing... especially given that we haven't seen a Sid hat trick in WAY too long.


Malkin may be back if he feels well tonight according to the Penguins Twitter page, so maybe that will balance the lines better too.

Perron-Crosby-Winnik
Kunitz-Malkin-Comeau
Downie-Sutter-Spaling
Adams-Lapierre-Bennett i'm expecting.

Also wouldn't be shocked to see Greiss in net.

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[AquaticBirdman]

I have a feeling that MJ gives Malkin another night off in a game that we SHOULD (*sigh*) be able to win even without Malkin and Horny in the lineup...

 

[66-30-33]

I have a feeling we wont see Malkin untill the playoffs. Pens will barely win this game, probably 3-2 in the shootout.

 

[Stad]

Malkin will play tomorrow, not sure if Horny will though.

 

[Stad]

I have a feeling we wont see Malkin untill the playoffs. Pens will barely win this game, probably 3-2 in the shootout.

Based on what? If Malkin doesn't play tomorrow he's almost a sure bet to play Sunday at least.

 

[Shrimper]

 

[turd]

Poor guy.

 

[Asuna]

 

[Penguinator]

If the passing of MJ's mom doesn't motivate the Pens to win for their coach i dunno what will. MJ might lose a little focus on those 2 games though. RIP

 

[Speaking Moistly]

That sucks.

 

[Stad]

Maybe this will be the kick the team needs like when St. Louis' mom passed away. Does that make me a bad guy for saying that?

 

[specialized]

If the passing of MJ's mom doesn't motivate the Pens to win for their coach i dunno what will. MJ might lose a little focus on those 2 games though. RIP

I can only hope

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

That sucks.

If this team doesn't give it their all for him, I'm going to lose a ton of respect for them.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

quoted this from the Kings PGT

Now comes the Pens biggest test of the season. How they proceed.

-They could build on this. Keep trying to improve every game and focus on smart playoff hockey.

-Or they could take this as an affirmation of greatness, continue putting in sloppy, 40 minute efforts, and tell themselves it doesn't matter because they proved that they can flip the switch tonight.

I was thinking about this yesterday. We sure screwed the pooch in that respect.

 

[66-30-33]

That sucks.

If this team doesn't give it their all for him, I'm going to lose a ton of respect for them.

Pens will have their worst game of the season in terms of effort.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I have zero faith that this club can score goals even against the worst teams in hockey. At best, I think it will be a repeat of the last time the Pens played Arizona, a 3-1 win with the 3rd goal coming into an empty net.

On a non-hockey note: Sad to hear about Johnston's mother. Having lost a parent already, I know how crushing it is.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

What's the Over/Under for Smith shooting a puck off of a Penguin and scoring on himself for this one?

I got fiddy five buckaroos burning a hole in my pocket.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Just hoping Geno plays today.

This team can't improve it's play and produce with 50 goals being out of the lineup. It's really just that simple. They played really well against Boston without Sid and Geno and that resulted in no goals. They played well in spurts without Geno and Horny but it's resulted in no goals. Getting Geno and Horny back asap is so important if this team wants to start the playoffs on the right foot.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Condolences to Mike's family and friends.

 

[Ugene Magic]

What's the Over/Under for Smith shooting a puck off of a Penguin and scoring on himself for this one?

I got fiddy five buckaroos burning a hole in my pocket.

So.. you got 55 Pittsburgh Pirates cards in your pocket and one zippo.

 

[Shrimper]

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Malkin isn't that surprising. Horns kind of is, though. I was under the impression that he would likely be on the shelf for another game or two. I realize both guys are beyond eager to try to help their team out of this funk but honestly... I hope they aren't rushing things. Malkin, especially, is going to have to be healthy and playing the best hockey of his career just to get them out of the first round. And rake in some of that sweet, sweet playoff revenue. Because that's really all that matters.

Condolences re: MJ's mother. Problems with the team, aside... that's tough to hear. Stuff like that will always be much bigger than sports. At least to me.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Nice. I'm going today.

 

[systemsgo]

Condolences to him and his family.


Also, great that Geno and Hornqvist are back for the game. I was debating staying up for the game but now I definitely will.

 

[MeticulouslyDishevel]

Nice. I'm going today.

Have fun. Here's hoping they put on a good show.