GDT: The Return of Cole - Penguins @ Blue Jackets @ 19:00EST

[Clare2904]

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We can clinch second in the Metro tonight if we win and New Jersey lose

Blue Jackets can clinch a place in playoffs if they take one point or Florida loses to Boston

New Dad Horny (congrats on your Daughter) is on a five game streak with a goal in the last three

The breadman is on a (bread)roll with a four game point streak

No idea about the line-up as Dumoulin, Schultz, Sheahan, Letang, Hagelin, Kessel and Crosby all took the option and Brassard is still a Penguin, I mean injured CBJ did not hold a morning skate.
LGP and don't be nice to Ian Cole tonight, he is now the enemy

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[Tasty Biscuits]

Boys better show up tonight.

 

[deakka]

Time to see if that switch actually exists

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

Did I hear Ruh is in for Hunwick?

For all the garbage we've been given Hunwick (rightfully so) he seemed to settle in ok with Olek these past few games

 

[3074326]

Time to see if that switch actually exists

Indeed. Should be a phenomenal game if both teams come in playoff mode.

Sadly, this is one of the few games in Columbus that I'll miss. LET'S DO THIS TEAM

 

[Bingo71]

If they aren’t on their horses all game long then maybe they just don’t have it this year.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

"Breadroll"

 

[Ryder71]

We need to play with a sense of urgency in every facet and capacity of our game. Here's hoping we see a complete team effort tonight.

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Anyone know how Cole is doing for CBJ? I haven't heard anything.

I'll also miss this game because I'll actually be at the Flyers game.. HA! My work got free box tickets to the game

 

[Syrinx]

Tonight is the first meaningful test for this lineup. We'll learn a lot about our chances tonight. We don't necessarily have to win but we need to see sixty minutes of effort.

 

[AverageJoeFan]

I predict pain

 

[chethejet]

Payoffs are a different animal but tonight the Pens need to be on what ever their A game is right now. The issue is since the TDL. what exactly is their A game?

 

[ColePens]

Boys better show up tonight.

Meh.. I kind of agree. But it really doesn't matter. The check mark is next to our name. We are in.

 

[Andy99]

I too will be interested to see which teams shows up...

my dream scenario is....5-0 blow out win, Murray’s rebound control is awesome, forwards with a smothering forecheck, good pressure with their sticks and, of course, a hat trick for G and at least four points so he can ride off with another 100-point RS....

My concerned reality check....4-2 CBJ win in which we play fairly well but we make 5-6 mistakes, most of which promptly end up in the back of the net, and all the while we are shooting like crazy at Bob and hitting our usual posts and he’s making lucky saves.

If that reminds you of the Caps game, it should: no luck, bad PDO, defensive breakdowns and average to below average goaltending....that’s been the microcosm of our season overall....I really hope it changes

EDIT...Korpy is playing it looks like, not Bob...now we have to add the dreaded backup curse on top of everything else!

 

[RizzleMcRib]

If it's any consolation, since the trade deadline (actually since the new year) we haven't had consecutive games where we score 2 or less goals.

 

[cbjgirl]

Anyone know how Cole is doing for CBJ? I haven't heard anything.

I'll also miss this game because I'll actually be at the Flyers game.. HA! My work got free box tickets to the game

Cole is better than the other options available. The Savard/Johnson pairing this season was NOT getting it done. The Cole/Savard combo seems to be working well. They have also been referred to as the "lumber jackets". (It is a visual thing, wait until game time if necessary.)

 

[cheesedanish87]

This would usually mean Korpisalo would start tonight.

 

[Gurglesons]

This game honestly means nothing

Also, if the Penguins abuse Ian Cole does anybody hear it?

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Just show me a damned playoff style win tonight, Penguins.

Shit's sake.

 

[cbjgirl]

This game honestly means nothing

Also, if the Penguins abuse Ian Cole does anybody hear it?

Potential for home ice in the first round at a minimum...

 

[Pancakes]

So:

Plusses if we win:

1) Can lock up home ice vs Ottawa

Plusses if we lose:

1) Less chance of playing the Devils

 

[Gurglesons]

Potential for home ice in the first round at a minimum...

Neat. Winners win regardless of seeding.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

This game honestly means nothing

Also, if the Penguins abuse Ian Cole does anybody hear it?

Is it life or death? No. But to say it means nothing is a bit much. Pens could singlehandedly put a strangehold on 2nd place AND ensure Columbus can't catch them with a win tonight.

I'd say a chance to secure 2nd in the division rather than potentially fall to a wildcard spot is somewhat important.

 

[66-30-33]

Not seen the last 6 or 7 Pens games, I can finally watch a game!

 

[Gurglesons]

Is it life or death? No. But to say it means nothing is a bit much. Pens could singlehandedly put a strangehold on 2nd place AND ensure Columbus can't catch them with a win tonight.

I'd say a chance to secure 2nd in the division rather than potentially fall to a wildcard spot is somewhat important.

I guess, I don’t really see home ice advantage making or breaking the Pens this year.