Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks [Open Thread]
by FrankD on Nov 22, 2008 10:15 AM EST
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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (12-4-3) vs VANCOUVER CANUCKS (12-6-2)
IN PITTSBURGH @ 2:00 PM
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Since we have ourselves a matinee game today I figured I would combine the preview with the open thread. Also note: the new nifty feature for player stats. Sweet.
There's no doubt about it; Roberto Luongo has been on fire for the Canucks this season. Not only his Luongo up there in terms of wins, but he also did so in impressive fashion. Earliest this month he notched an impressive unbeaten streak of seven in a row. He also went nearly 220 minutes of hockey without giving up a goal. That breaks down to three-straight shutouts.
As much as you probably don't want to admit it, the Canucks stand as good a chance as any to hand the Penguins their first loss in regulation for the month of November. It won't be a game of shot quantity but instead shot quality. That also doesn't mean the Pens can get away with only four shots a period either.
Perhaps most importantly, the Pens' power play has to click and take advantage of every opportunity given to them. If the Canucks play a disciplined game then this will be a hard one to win.
Top scorers: Henrik Sedin (3G, 15A, 18pts), Daniel Sedin (8G, 8A, 16 pts)
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Nope. Therrien mentioned earlier this week that it’s likely Sabourin will be in net till mid-week next week
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Indeed. I guess it makes up for the few fightless efforts over the last few games.
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Jeez, already 54 minutes in penalties according to the game summary…
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I think the Pens’ chances of winning this game just skyrocketed drastically.
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Man, starters are just going down left and right around the league
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he’s doing a solid job. I’m getting Conklin vibes from him.
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If both goaltenders go down, then anyone in the building who is eligible to play can get in net.
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I once read that a security guard had to do it at some kind of NHL game
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I’m sure John Curry is a nice guy. But I don’t think I want to see him between the pipes just yet.
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Unfortunately I have to bail in the second period sometime. Stupid eye doctor appt. So much for “Yeah, 4:00 should be fine, no problem.” And of course it’s the Pens’ first early game of the year (outside of the Swedish start)
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As a note from personal experience – wearing your contacts in the wrong eyes for an eye doctor’s appt is a bad idea. Something to consider.
haha not a prob. Same prescription in both. But didn’t you notice it was a lil blurry out?
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Yeah – I was having a lot of trouble reading my computer at work. It’s especially bad because they’re two really different prescriptions. Which is why I’m now sporting some stylish glasses.
I put them in inside out sometimes. It makes me want to rip my eye out.
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It’s now how you start, but how you finish. Then again it was a pretty sweet start today, so I’m willing to withdraw this statement.
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True – they have been coming from behind pretty well. I just feel very cynical today. It’s a novel experience.
Well the team definitely gives you every reason to feel that way. Evidence on that Sedin goal.
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