Pre-Game Talk: Round 2 | Penguins vs Capitals/Flyers

[Malkinstheman]

Going into season a lot of us just wanted this year to be a transition year and hopefully add some young pieces.

Having done what we have so far will you guys be disappointed if we lose to the caps this season? Theyve been really good but the pens have been playing incredible.

For me its Cup or Bust.

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[sf expat71]

I will always be unhappy if we lose to either the Caps or Flyers. But on the whole, this season has been highly satisfying and I don't know that I'll feel differently even if we lose in say a coin flip against a division rival. But I expect them to be very competitive, and I feel there's a better than decent chance that we'd beat either team.

 

[kk87]

Yeah I agree, cup or bust. Let's assume the Caps hold on to beat the Flyers. Midway through the season I wouldn't have given us a chance against the Caps, but I honestly think we might be favoured coming into this series. Our defense has been stellar, our stars are at the top of their game, and the forechecking abilities we're seeing from some of the depth guys is second to none. On top of that, I think there are areas of the Caps game that we can exploit in a long series. All in all, I'm feeling great about our chances, but it should be a fantastic series either way.

 

[66-30-33]

As i said before.

Pens in 6 vs Caps
Pens in 5 vs Flyers

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Hope the Flyers get their pound of flesh before being eliminated tomorrow.

 

[Zen Arcade]

Hope the Flyers get their pound of flesh before being eliminated tomorrow.

I'm hoping it doesn't end tomorrow.

 

[DegenX]

Hope the Flyers get their pound of flesh before being eliminated tomorrow.

Personally, I'm hoping they take it to a game 7 and two pounds of flesh

 

[HandshakeLine]

Like I said, I'm rooting for injury.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Hope the Flyers get their pound of flesh before being eliminated tomorrow.

**** that, I hope they take it to 7 so I can laugh at the Caps. Even if we get eliminated in round 2 I'll still have that.

 

[Malkinstheman]

The latest game 7's planned are for the preds/ducks and caps/flyers for the 27th. The isles/panthers and stars/wild game 7's are on the 26th.

I would expect atleast one of the 4 to go to game 7 so I'd say we start between 28-30.

 

[Jacob]

Hopefully the Flyers/Caps series goes real long. 7 games with a couple triple OTs in the final two.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Like I said, I'm rooting for injury.

For Kunitz or another team?

 

[socko]

The only thing we have to fear is fear (and Kunitz) itself.

 

[HandshakeLine]

For Kunitz or another team?

Yes.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

Waiting for this series to start is going to be rough. I want to Pens to keep playing at this level and steam roll their opponents

 

[Malkinstheman]

Yeah theyve shown they dont play well after breaks. Going to be a one week break now.

 

[ChrisKuuuunitz]

It's like they are standing in line for an ass kicking.

 

[Shrimper]

 

[sf expat71]

The longish break will afford some of our guys who are banged up (and honestly, who isn't around this time of the year) some time to heal though. That could be very beneficial if we are to go on a deep run.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Yeah theyve shown they dont play well after breaks. Going to be a one week break now.

There was also some pretty serious roster turnover too. I dunno. I have more faith in Sullivan to right that ship after a period than I had in Johnston to figure out over a season that there might be a problem.

 

[Crosbyfan]

Hopefully the Flyers/Caps series goes real long. 7 games with a couple triple OTs in the final two.

Game 6 tomorrow starts at noon...that throws a potential extra bit of randomness into the game. Could make for some frustration if some players can't get up for it.

 

[BreakfastatMarios]

When is game 1 of Rd 2

 

[Finesse]

Would love to see this team dismantle Philly, if it's even a possibility that Philly could make it.

 

[madinsomniac]

Game 6 tomorrow starts at noon...that throws a potential extra bit of randomness into the game. Could make for some frustration if some players can't get up for it.

I hope the series goes 7 with a ton of overtimes and they beat each other into oblivion. I will root for the flyers winning inasmuch as it would be lots funnier for the caps to blow a 3-0 lead... even though the filthy flyers would cheap shot us all series long for sure...

 

[Allie Kitsune]

I hope the series goes 7 with a ton of overtimes and they beat each other into oblivion. I will root for the flyers winning inasmuch as it would be lots funnier for the caps to blow a 3-0 lead... even though the filthy flyers would cheap shot us all series long for sure...

If Couturier is out long term, I'd feel good about our chances...