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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I saw that MAF quote. That doesn’t sound very promising.
by JDMaker1 on
Nov 22, 2008 12:29 PM EST
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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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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 1:29 PM EST
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Jeez. That was Dunman’s dream right there.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:11 PM EST
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It’s certainly taking a long time to sort it out.
by Dayna on
Nov 22, 2008 2:14 PM EST
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I just got back from “out”! What happened?
Let's go Pens!
by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:16 PM EST
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dude. Brawl to start the game
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:17 PM EST
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Six fighting majors dished out in the first 10 seconds
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:18 PM EST
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I’ll be a bit busy today it seems.
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by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:19 PM EST
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Indeed. I guess it makes up for the few fightless efforts over the last few games.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:19 PM EST
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Jeez, already 54 minutes in penalties according to the game summary…
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:21 PM EST
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Luongo hurt.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:21 PM EST
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Rut-roh
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:22 PM EST
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well yeah, I meant that for Vancouver of course.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:23 PM EST
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Of course. I don’t wish injuries on anyone, but it doesn’t break my heart.
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by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:24 PM EST
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It doesn’t look like he really did anything.
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by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:22 PM EST
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I think the Pens’ chances of winning this game just skyrocketed drastically.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:24 PM EST
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Man, starters are just going down left and right around the league
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:24 PM EST
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he’s doing a solid job. I’m getting Conklin vibes from him.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:26 PM EST
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Without the Red Wing douche vibes.
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by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:26 PM EST
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WHAT?!
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:26 PM EST
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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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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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True story by the way. Not making that up
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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If that happens, the Pens have a good, good chance on this one.
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by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:28 PM EST
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I’m with ya.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:29 PM EST
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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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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:29 PM EST
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Canucks -
Please avoid smashing into the goal or anything around it.
-Management
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by JDunman on
Nov 22, 2008 2:30 PM EST
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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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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:36 PM EST
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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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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:39 PM EST
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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.
by Dayna on
Nov 22, 2008 2:41 PM EST
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haha not a prob. Same prescription in both. But didn’t you notice it was a lil blurry out?
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:43 PM EST
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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.
by Dayna on
Nov 22, 2008 2:45 PM EST
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I put them in inside out sometimes. It makes me want to rip my eye out.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:46 PM EST
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ugly goal
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 2:50 PM EST
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Surprise, surprise – behind after the first.
by Dayna on
Nov 22, 2008 2:53 PM EST
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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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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 3:05 PM EST
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True – they have been coming from behind pretty well. I just feel very cynical today. It’s a novel experience.
by Dayna on
Nov 22, 2008 3:08 PM EST
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Well the team definitely gives you every reason to feel that way. Evidence on that Sedin goal.
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by FrankD on
Nov 22, 2008 3:22 PM EST
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