Stanley Cup Finals - Game 3 [Open Thread]
by FrankD on May 28, 2008 7:01 PM EDT
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In Pittsburgh at 8:00 p.m.
Watch on NBC, Yahoo! or listen live on WXDX.com.
NOTES
I'm not really one to go and brag or anything, but JDMaker1 and I totally called this . Maybe not Letang (I was gunning for Gill), but I did mention Sydor is looking mighty strong on the scratch list in terms of leadership boosts. Letang was and has been impressive all year, but Fillipula (don't care if I spell it right) darted around him the other night like he was standing still. Blame it on exhaustion, blame it on nerves or just do what Michel Therrien did - yank em right from the line.
Sydor's return to the D brings a few concerns. First off, he hasn't played a single playoff game in this postseason. Sure, he's taken the morning skates and practiced regularly, but you have to up the tempo and play out of your head in the playoffs. Will the true veteran shine tonight?
Outside of the playoffs, Sydor hasn't played in a game since March 31 against the Rangers. If I did my math correctly; carried my one, divided by one and times everything by one, that's practically 58 days without an NHL start. Comparatively speaking, nearly 1/3 the length of the offseason spent sitting.
Now for a bit of the outlandish - a prediction.
Malkin will score.
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Go Penguins! Yeah! Woooooo! Must win right here….
by Mike the Avs Fan on May 28, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
not impressed
Lets give the Penguins more reason to whine boys!!!!!!! WINGS WINGS WINGS!
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Name one instance
Where the Wings were crying. I can name where Crosby was talking to the refs from the bench down to the other end of the ice and holding up the game with his bitching. After the game he blamed the Wings obstruction on his shittiness… yes, what a great player. Hmmmm Datsyuk, Zetterberg >> Malkin, Crosby. Hahahahaha cry some more Pens fan, we have the best duo in the league.
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haha oh you Avs fans
Hows the golf course out in Colorado?
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Good
I got a 88
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AN 88
damn wing fans, can’t teach em anything
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear running for your life through downtown Detroit is a pretty good workout.
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I don't live in Detroit
So I couldn’t care less about the city….
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And?
We do to fucktard.
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ok
and what stereotype is that?
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that all Detroit fans are up them selfs and think they’re better than everyone else. Look around and see how many people say they only know a couple of Wings fans who aren’t tools
I actually don’t know a single Wings fan. Philly, Rangers and Devils yes, but no Wings. No Islanders either though but that shouldn’t be a surprise. They don’t exist anyways.
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And my comment gave you the idea...
that I am full of my self? Please, explain because I don’t see how you got that out of what I said…
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Wow, you're an idiot
You don’t even know me asshole, how would you know if I was a tool or not? Seriously, stop posting stupid comments because right now you’re the one acting like a tool.
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I’m not the one that called someone a fucktard(apologies Frank) that started this whole thing, You don’t know me either. Thats why i said you were proving the stereotype true. And i really don’t care what you think of me cause it’s not going to change me thinking you’re a toll based on that one comment.
I'm a toll
What am I a toll on? You’re not even making any sense now big guy. You should probably just shut it down for the night.
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You can edit your header there, Frank? NBC better do a good job in covering the Finals here.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Expose Osmediocre
For the love of Roy and all that is good, please expose divinator junior as the mediocre goalie he is tonight.
It's game time!
Here we go… time for Game 3 at the Igloo… enjoy everyone!
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
Fired up and ready to go. White out in progress – adjust televisions accordingly.
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You know Winnipeg fans are pissed with that though...
...every time somebody else does a White Out, you know they’ll be one unhappy group (understandable). But what else are other teams supposed to do, not do something that’s not patented? They got pissed for Phoenix years go for “honoring” Winnipeg’s past tradition! Oh well. I cannot wait to see the Coyotes fire up the fans with a “brick red-out”.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s an interesting promotion. Gets the fans into it, gives them free crap and rallies the players around the arena. I dig it.
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wing fans tend
to do an “empty red seat out,” even during playoff games. Hockeytown my ass.
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
But they say they’re hoceytown so they must be, just like i say i’m the greatest person in the world thus making me so.
I put a sign on my front door
saying “loveWithGorgeousBlondeBabesTown” and now it is so.
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The new hockeytown is Saint Paul, Minnesota. Sports Illustrated said so earlier this year so that too must be so.
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As the Minnesota-Colorado series proved, Wild fans are nearly as toolish as their Detroit counterparts. The torch has been passed.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
Nice stereotype
You must think all Av’s fans are saints and knowledgeable, don’t you? Hahaha.
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Well, there’s more hope already than any other time in Games 1 or 2. I like what I’m seeing right now.
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what a save after that...
Man did Osgood make a huge stop during the Penguins’ first power play. That put the Detroit netminder right into the game right away with that first test of the night.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I know Gill is big. but his height and weight is thrown around in every game…
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One shot so far...
A bit surprised the one shot (don’t know who it was that Osgood stopped during that power play) is the only one so far for Pittsburgh, 6-1 in shots favoring Detroit. But yes, the Penguins need to test Ozzie again.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
I was kinda of taken back by that. It seemed like they had a few more than that. At least it’s not an obvious man-handling on Detroit’s behalf.
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Greeting
From MHH, Pens fans. As an Avs fan, I am by default a huge Penguins fan right now. I just turned the game on…how’s it going?
Well Pitt is handling it on D and just had a great chance but no dice. Up until about 10 seconds ago they only had 1 shot on net so…that should explain a bit.
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Glad to be here. One question – I think it’s just the crappy TV in this motel, but does it look like they’re just floating in a sea of white to anyone else? I’ve never seen a game look so bad.
by Rather Dashing on May 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s the white out from the t-shirts in the crowd. Everyone is wearing white. Trust me, I had to adjust my tv last time too because it was so bright it was unbearable.
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Funny...
As a Flyers fan, I am a default Red Wings fan right now. How much better would it be if our own teams were in the finals? ;)
hey everyone...
The Penguins are attacking!!! I thought it was no longer possible fot them to do this…
They mean business tonight. That was one hell of an attack. Now come back with one more.
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about time
almost started thinking Osgood would get a series shutout….just goes to show, if you get shots, good things might happen.
not just that, though
DOn’t know where to get live stats, but I listened to the first 15 minutes on the radio driving home, and it sounded like the Wings were blocking a lot of shots
game over
See you guys for game four, hopefully the Wings can come back with a win.
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You're kidding, right?
How in God’s name can you say “game over”? It’s the first period for Christ sakes!
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
first goals have been golden
It’s weird how many times first goal = winner this postseason….it’s probably the same every year, but I’m noticing it this time around…
It may be, but each game is different.
The Penguins may be unbeaten this postseason when scoring first, but such streaks are made to be broken. But obviously they can ill afford for that to happen tonight.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah seriously. I mean, I’m not rooting for the Wings to win (obviously) but this is far from over.
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There ya go, first Penguins goal of the series...
See what happens when you crash the net? The puck finds its way in.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
WOW
The Penguins were making this look like the first two games for the first 12 minutes or so. Then they really turned it on. They actually look like a hockey team now…
The Penguins better be careful...
They cannot crash the net TOO hard where they interfere with the goaltender. The first time Hossa missed an open net, there were two Penguins players inside the crease that the same time there. Hossa’s second miss was just that, barely a miss. Pittsburgh has the momentum to end the first period.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
It was a miss because Roberts was there. Otherwise he wouldn’t have had to skate around him to find the shot.
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You’ll notice Gonchar coming in on the attack, taking a shot and hustling back to the blue line. This didn’t exist in the previous games.
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Welcome D-Man
Missing some excitement here. Pitt is out for blood tonight.
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Whoe else is for the Wings here, anyway?
Recognize some mile highers, and the Pens crowd. Anyone but me and Adamgruel (who may or may not have given up on the game already) cheering for the wings?
If the Wings win
the terrorists have already won.
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't
I’m just pissed off. I can’t stand it when the wings lose…. good thing I’m not an Avs fan!
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I don’t get it. If you were an Avs fan you would never be pissed off because the Wings never lose against them.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
What?
I have no clue what you just said… I said its good I’m not an Avs fan because they always lose to Detroit and then I would be pissed off after every game… Don’t know what you’re saying though.
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GO WINGS
I am a Flyers fan. So I like seeing Pittsburgh lose (it’s a rivalry, would you expect anything less from me?)
Anyway, that makes me a Red Wings fan by default. But I just want to see some good hockey being played…
I am...
I’ve been bitter for the Penguins beating the Rangers in the second round, but I do wish my fellow Penguins fans here best wishes. It’s more important for me in the grand scheme of things to interact and get to know people here.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice blog
and good luck to your boys.
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
RE-joice
Mr. Troll is gone.
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They were invited man. Anyone is invited. We have reps for the Avs, Pens, Rangers, Flyers, Coyotes, Wild and Wings here (did I miss one?)
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saw the mhh post
and the closed comments ‘open’ thread that Joe (?) posted directing mhh’ers over here…..more the merrier, I say
Hossa had like 3 shots in 4 seconds though at one point. Point blank into Ozzie’s pads.
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wasn’t sure the one from the side counted, it looked like if Ozzy hadn’t stopped it, it would have just missed the net by a foot, sliding across the blue ice
I watched the Spurs game last night – that’s enough basketball for me this week.
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Sticking with this game.
I’m just sticking with the Wings game tonight.
Anyone watch Coach’s Corner? What a suit Don Cherry had on tonight and I loved that Ron kept trying to interrupt and Cherry would shush him.
Didn't see it...
I’m watching the NBC coverage with no access to the CBC feed. I’ll probably catch a reply of it online, so I’ll take your word for it. ;)
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefull the Pistons take care of business tonight because...
I HATE the Celtics through and through. Always have, always will. I do like Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen though, but for the team they play on, that’s where it ends.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m tired of all that kind of stuff. Just let the guy play. “The Next One”, “Mario Jr.” – just stop. That’s why I despise watching games on NBC. They make it like people have never heard of these players before because they are constantly trying to bring in new viewers and educate them. it’s annoying for loyal fans of the sport.
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Great Answer
It is like the “Who is the next Michael Jordan?” question of the NBA. Crosby is Crosby, Lemieux is Lemieux. Great answer Frank…
Toss Up
NBC has better play-by-play guys but Versus is better between periods. Personally, I enjoy games most when the on Comcast Sports Net (Flyers home network)...
I guess if I had to chose, I’d say NBC because the in-game calls are more important to me…
I was afraid of offending Penguins fans on that...
I’m sick of all the pandering NBC talking heads give to Crosby. Just let the kid play for Christ sakes. He’s done next to nothing entering tonight for him to be THE lead story.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Crosby
Won’t even come close to Lemieux. Lemieux is the most talented individual to play hockey, EVER.
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I agree. What would have happened had he not had so many injury and illness problems? His PPG was higher than Gretzky’s for a long time. He could have broken his records--maybe—had he stayed healthy.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
My all-time favorite Lemieux stat is the five goals in five ways. PP, SH, EV, EN, PS
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ok, let's try again
I have to listen on whatever feed 100.5 in Madison has going, because listening to Ken Kal didn’t work….
Listen to the wxdx.com feed – you’ll never hear a better announcer than Mike Lange.
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Crosby was also going to break through sooner or later as well.
Big goal by #87… huge goal for Pittsburgh. Nicely executed play to make it 2-0. Poised to snatch the momentum away from Detroit here.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
Well...
As much as I am rooting for the Wings in this series, it is nice to see the Penguins competing.
One, it makes it more interesting…
Two, it is better for the sport to attract more fans…
Three, I told everyone that Pittsburgh would win game three. It’s not over, but it is nice to be right…
haha in the end it’s always nice to be right. The ratings on this series have been progressively going up with each game.
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I heard
I’m not sure of this, but I heard the NHL playoffs are going better than the NBA in ratings? Can anyone confirm this?
If it is true, that is great news for hockey in North America
I read an article that said that exact thing, so it must be somewhat accurate.
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Hope you're right...
Why? It shuts up those hockey haters (including those jerks as anchors who have ripped the NHL after the new Versus deal) that the NHL has a true place in the American sports landscape after all.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Well it’s definitely better to be on national TV than on some buried cable channel. I don’t know what vs has in terms of ratings but NBC wins in that aspect.
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quite a turnaround
Penguins are looking like the Wings had for the first two games, controlling things, looking as though they’re on a 5 on 5 power play
only thing that could make that angle ‘better’ would be the glowing puck. gush
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how about that Datsyuk?
You think they’re gonna make him give back his Lady Byng’s, what with this new found hitting ability?
I am thinking a Penguins win is a "win-win" for the NHL in long-term...
I say this because without bias (as the league is accused of having) because if Pittsburgh makes this a long series, more people will watch on NBC as it gets toward a Game 7.
If I remember correctly (again, not to be bias based on my hometown loyalty), the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals was the most watched on ESPN, right? Think about what was on the line for the Rangers? Since then, the NHL took a turn for the worse (lockout and the downtown in the quality of the game) and hasn’t seen the kind of popularity since it peaked at that point (the momentum of gaining a higher place than the other big three sports).
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
Well any time a city like NY is in the Finals you’ll get a nice boost in ratings. Similar to any team in the league, ‘rental fans’ run rampant when the city is winning; both inside and outside of the NY area. This is the ideal series for the NHL because it has one of the more historic teams against one of the newest and youngest teams. basically it’s like saying, “Well if you like what you see here, you’ll love everything in between.”
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I used to work
in advertising/copywriting. I have a tendency to go in that direction.
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Yup
The deeper this series goes the better. As a hockey fan, I am rooting for this series to go six or seven games, with Detroit winning in the end…
Think about this:
The NHL (we believe) has already passed the NBA in ratings. If not, they are close…
The NFL may be headed for a strike in a few seasons…
That makes hockey the number two major sport in the country!!!
excellent points
Well, given the state of the NHL trying to recover from the 2005 lockout and attempt to FINALLY grow the sport in the United States that we dream of achieving, THIS series has to go long and perhaps the limit to have long-term positive effects in growing a new fan base in addition to the hardcore ones (like us).
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh
I guess I should have skipped my appointment. Watching the game probably would have been better than showing up.
Don't Go, Joe!
welcome...
Hey texacogirl… the Penguins have dominated play after the Red Wings had outshot them 9-1 to one point in the first period. It seems like they’ve controlled the tempo a bit more than they ever did in the first two games and finally generating some shots on Chris Osgood.
Detroit getting one back a few minutes ago may have stopped Pittsburgh momentum for now, but it appears the Penguins haven’t lost anything (their aggressiveness) though other than half their lead.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think the Wings have scored on the PP yet this series. They were 0/8 in Game 1 and I’m not so sure what it was like in Game 2 but they are not doing so swell tonight either.
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Wow
Franzen with the superb stick handling. That guy has been a beast all playoffs.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
Uh...
I was just going to say something about how well these penalty killers were playing this game. Guess not…
Scuderi
What the hell was he doing? You never commit towards the boards in your own zone. He needs to make sure that nobody is driving to the net. Terrible! Oh and what a move by Franzen.
More credit to Franzen than bashing the D in my mind. Granted none of the guys back there helped but I don’t think they could do anything. Franzen was charging like a bull.
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I caught ya. Yeah, I guess so. There, now that explains his name. Aside from looks I didn’t know how else he got it.
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hmmm
anyone else think Coldplay is infringing on U2’s taking themselves waaaaaaaay too seriously territory?
That song is stuck in my head. I don’t even know the words outside of what I heard on the commercial but that’s killing me.
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They took a year off to spend their money. Now we’re unfortunate enough to have them gracing the airways once again.
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If I had the chance to repeatedly impregnate Gwyneth Paltrow, I’d take some time off, too.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
Except
Regular people name their kids “Lexus” and “Mercedes” and “Brooklyn” these days.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
You know, I still want to name a kid “Testicles,” pronounced similarly to “Hercules”.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
I’m a third gen Frank – so to change with the times and technology, I’m just naming my kid “Frankie 4.0.”
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No glasses – only visors. Chances are if he’s my kid he’ll definitely be wearing a helmet. For obvious reasons.
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Oh no
Staal drew blood from Lidstrom. His vagina just got broken again.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
uhhhh
Is that not a penalty when Crosby two hands the stick out of Drapers hands?
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CBC showed showed a blatant replay....
Crosby two handed the stick out of Drapers hands and then when he picked it up tried to do it again…
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Good – something for Cherry to fill 20 minutes of worthless air time complaining about it.
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Crosby/Draper
Uh oh, Kris Draper getting mad at Crosby. I hope McCarty is around to protect him.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
Good second period… primarily in the Penguins favor, but with Detroit bouncing back to cut the lead to 2-1, it should be a hell of a third period.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Well
I’m going to log-off while I watch the rest of the game. It’s been good so far, and I can only see it getting better…
Can’t wait for the recap Frank…
See you all for Game Four…
Wow, I bet if you would have known it was going to be like this, you would have had Terrien bitch earlier. Whos the diver now? Holmstrom? With Hal Gill on his back? Lidstrom? With Staal stick in his mouth? Goon hockey. I expected more class.
Go Tigers
How was that a dive though?
He was skating right up against the net, you would fall to if you had that equipment and someone pushed you aside that close to the net, seriously, he couldn’t have skated by it any closer so the slightest of nudges would have knocked him into it. I thought Pens fans would be a little smarter then this.
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oh we’re smarter, no worries in that dept. But don’t you see how easily you can take it as an insult? Let sleeping dogs lie and let the game go on.
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Later on
I’m out of here, too, kiddos. My claim to the flat screen just got vetoed by “Top Chef.”
Such is my life. I should grow testicles.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
do it man
I’ll send you something to get started.
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The Roberts line has seen limited play tonight. Crosby, Malk, Sykora look like they’re out there every shift. Hard fought hockey.
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THAT'S HOCKEY
Holy crap. Show that to a non-hockey fan and that’s what’ll get em.
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Thanks man. It’s more for the network than just my site. If you could only hear the words coming from my mouth right now.
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Huge, huge goal by Adam Hall.
To think, this guy was an castoff by the Rangers and he scores what could be a pivotal goal in getting the Penguins back in the series.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
orpiks gone wild
could have been called on a stick to the back of the head, but that was a hell of a shift for him
What The ****?
Don’t you have to wait until the player actually has the puck to hit him? Because Lilja hadn’t even come close to touching it when Roberts hit him. Son of a * *.
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Bad goal by Fluery
How didn’t he stop that floater?
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Ok...
He banged his head on the ice….
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oh...
and Gill tripped him, what can’t he sell then??? A penalty that should have been called?
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Wow, I can now confirm that you are retarded...
Gill stuck his leg out, nice homerism.
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Sorry
I have a bad temper as you see…. I seriously can’t control it while watching sports.
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Despite not being the most popular sport in the US, the Stanley Cup is one of the most well-known trophies.
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It just seems weird that the trainer jackets would have the logo in the same spot as the players jerseys do. I never notice that in any other cup final
Unless Detroit gets another power play....
That last penalty kill by the Penguins might have won them Game 3. That was pivotal, especially after Mikael Samuelsson cut Pittsburgh’s lead back to one.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
The league has always done that...
From what I remember, the NHL has always plastered the Cup logo on all merchandise worn by the players and training staff.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
Congrats...
Congrats to Frank and the rest of the Penguins fans here for their team’s Game 3 victory. They earned it and made this a series again. It was a must-win situation and they got the job done.
by cityhockeyfever on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Screw me....
I wish we had a tree strong enough that I could hang myself.
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Chill
I’m not apologizing for winning or giving sympathy for the Wings, but this series is still far from over.
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sports is all I have
I can’t chill.
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go on......
Explain? Oh, and how old are you? You are doing the same shit as me yet your supposed to be an adult? That’s rich.
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Adam, all we ask is that you carry yourself as an adult. I understand it’s frustrating to lose. You may have noticed my team did it twice in two straight games. But just relax man. no reason to go crazy. If you feel like the heat is too much here then feel free to go over to Winging it in Motown. You asked the other night if you were welcome here and i said yes. That offer still stands on the table but I’d appreciate it if you just censored yourself or brushed off the remarks.
Thanks.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
Ok
I promise, no more swearing.
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See ya then
All though, it seems so far away!
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Have you not realized that I let it go
Maybe you should to…. Thanks.
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Ya
No more swearing… and if I do I will leave here and never come back.
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Congrats Pens fans!
Nice job getting the win tonight. Too bad I had to step out midway through the second…. hopefully I can join you guys for the entire game on Saturday!
by Rather Dashing on May 28, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
More than welcome. Solid win and just a great game overall. You missed almost 7 minutes of no whistles. Crazy.
FrankD from Pensburgh.com
Congrats.
As much as it kills me, congrats to the Pens for a nicely earned victory.
I would’ve appreciated the effort that the Wings displayed in the first and second half of the third for the entire game, but what can ya do. We certainly have a series now and Game #4 should be a good one.
Nice Game!
Finally got a chance to see the real Pens! This is the way they’ve been playing the entire way through the playoffs…
Is it just me, or are the Pens fans in Pittsburgh much louder than the Wings fans in Detroit… maybe I’m just biased, but the building was totally rocking tonight.
We still missed quite a few chances in front of the net on what looked to be pretty wide open goals… pucks still aren’t bouncing totally how they have been throughout the playoffs, but it’s getting there. Nice to see the Pens playing some real aggressive hockey. Brooks Orpik was a mad man during the 3rd period… in one shift I swear he had 4-5 really nice checks.
I’m not real sure Sydor did a whole lot and I still think Letang is a better option for the Pens… but Sydor definitely didn’t hurt us in the game…
It’s amazing how much of a difference playing at home is.. although, I’ll admit that the Red Wings were better on the road than the Pens have been so far this series.. hopefully that changes the rest of the way out.
Go 'Stros!
Crowd was louder.
The Pittsburgh crowd was louder last night than the Joe. Reminded me of when Detroit fans were Cup hungry back in ‘97 after a 42 year drought. These days, Wings fans still want the Cup, but they don’t express it so much in terms of a loud crowd unfortunately.
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