Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers [Open Thread/Preview]
by FrankD
on Jan 3, 2009 7:15 AM EST
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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (19-15-4) vs FLORIDA PANTHERS (16-16-5)
MELLON ARENA IN PITTSBURGH @ 1:05 PM
RADIO FEED ON WXDX.COM, for video try channelsurfing.net
P2P NHL feed available here
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As typical with these 1:00 shindigs, this is your combination of a preview and an open thread.
The Florida Panthers are playing .500 hockey right now. Some would argue the Penguins are as well, so perhaps this game will pose as one of the bigger tests for both clubs.
The Panthers are getting by thanks to the goaltending of Thomas Vokoun and Craig Anderson. While Anderson's starts have been spotty as of late, he really stepped up for the Panthers when Vokoun was going throug a rough patch.
Stephen Weiss and David Booth lead the team in points, but it's not like they're tearing up the record books. Evidence to Florida's goaltending should be apparent when you glance at the top scorers. Weiss edges out the lead just barely with 6G, 15A for 21pts, while Booth sits comfortably behind as the team's top goal scorer with 15G, 5A for 20 pts.
This is the Panthers' first game of 2009, but they closed out the month of December with three straight losses (sound familiar?).
Craig Anderson is expected to get the nod today for the Panthers, while Marc-Andre Fleury should return to the cage for the Pens. Anderson, for all he's accomplished as a backup this season (8-4-4) is 1-2-1 in his last four stars. He came in as relief for Vokoun and gave up one goal on 14 shots on December 31 in the team's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
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Thanks for the video feed suggestions, Frank
Gonna have to struggle by at work through this one!
FYI: both Panthers goalies are deep in the dirt right now. They’re complaining about being on short leashes with DeBoer willing to yank ‘em at a moment’s notice. Kind of ugly.
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 9:35 AM EST
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Yeah from what I’ve seen the Panthers’ staff isn’t about ready to keep the goalie in net if he gets shelled a bit. I mean, Vokoun gave up what – three goals against the Islanders? I didn’t think that warranted a benching. I also remember Anderson taking a bit of a beatdown at some point, maybe four goals tops, and he was sent to the bench in favor of Vokoun. Seems a bit disheartening for a position that needs every bit of confidence.
No prob on the feed – I’m also stuff at work until 2. I was able to watch the last 1:00 game via that link, so definitely give it a shot.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 9:39 AM EST
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Stuff at work? Stuck…as you can see I’m also in weekend mode already.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 9:39 AM EST
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Right there with ya, bro
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 9:48 AM EST
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Funny to read this...
…after seeing Therrien yanked Fleury after two goals?! Then ripped his goalies in the post-game?!
For the record, I couldn’t believe DeBoer yanked Vokoun in the Islanders game, either. I mean, so it was us poor Isles, but still…
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by Dominik on
Jan 4, 2009 2:30 AM EST
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NHL gamecenter is free today so as long as it is a game they would normally broadcast it will be airing there.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 11:31 AM EST
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ah cool. i saw that, but also saw it said “tonight.” I guess I just figured it wouldn’t include 1:00 games. Nice heads up. Thansk Angela.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 11:35 AM EST
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Thanks Angela
I’m on it!
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 12:32 PM EST
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Oh snap
“Game not available”.
Hell of a way to promote your product. How many other Crosby appearances do you suppose the league doesn’t bother to push?
The search goes on…
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 12:39 PM EST
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the other one on the P2P thing is good. That loaded up fine and is telling me to Please Stand By, The Game is Starting
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 12:57 PM EST
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The one labeled atdhe
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 12:57 PM EST
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nice. So everybody should have a feed. Awesome.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:07 PM EST
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woot
Tyler Kennedy is back
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:02 PM EST
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All right, an early PP…come on. Looking sloppy already
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:09 PM EST
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Fraser is a wanker, he has always ticked me off.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 1:10 PM EST
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See how Sid just laid out on the ice waiting for a call? That annoys me.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:14 PM EST
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Alright...I'm on!
Sweet
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 1:15 PM EST
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nice – welcome
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:16 PM EST
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Hey I checked out your litter box, I like all the snazzy pic’s and vid’s, looks good.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM EST
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Thanks A! Been a lot of fun.
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM EST
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Pelts
he is good for something
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 1:24 PM EST
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Does he score often? Because if not it doesn’t surprise me he’ll have a ridiculous game against the Pens. Seems to be a trend around the league
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:26 PM EST
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Frank, your blood pressure is too high for this time of day.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 1:25 PM EST
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Eh, I’m ok. I actually just had a doc appt. the other day and he said my BP was ‘perfect.’ Then I told him to try again at 7:00 that night (when they lost to Bruins the first time) and we’ll compare.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:27 PM EST
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My boy thinks I need a picture for my notes here. He thinks i’m a geek for spending so much time on the computer.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 1:32 PM EST
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You can upload one in your profile.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM EST
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Horton never scores
Now I’m nervous
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM EST
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See? I told ya above – guys who never score do it all the time against the Pens
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST
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The Pens’ D is just letting them ALL walk in
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:39 PM EST
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Have the pens won any of their previous afternoon games this season?
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 1:41 PM EST
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I used to know that off the top of my head, but I can honestly say I don’t think they have
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:46 PM EST
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Two goals and way too many close calls. I guess MT wasn’t about ready to let up more.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:58 PM EST
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I’m not surprised at all that they turned to Sabu
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 1:57 PM EST
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Nice, there’s one
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:01 PM EST
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Oh man, Fleury got hit with a delay of game like that earlier in the season. Good to see a bounce go their way
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:03 PM EST
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Letang who said that they lead the league in passes.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST
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? Talbot maybe? I dunno, they did nothing with the lucky break.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:10 PM EST
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What The HELL
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM EST
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Go Cats
I was getting worried about this game, but I feel more comfortable now.
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM EST
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I’d imagine a three goal lead is enough to give any fan confidence in their team
How does it feel? What’s it like?!
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM EST
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No comfort yet here
no easy way out. Still gonna be a challenge in sealing the deal
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by Whale4ever on
Jan 3, 2009 2:21 PM EST
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Honestly with the way the Pens’ offense has been lately, this should be enough for the Panthers.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:23 PM EST
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I want to fast forward to third period, and if results are not what I want, then i’m demanding a refund of three hours of my life.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:26 PM EST
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I’m all for that too
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:26 PM EST
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Buffalo is winning over Boston right now. I’d like them to win as we couldn’t do it.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM EST
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nice fight
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST
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SID FIGHTING?!
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST
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No kiddin. That was awesome
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST
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Second career fight. I’d say he won em both too.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST
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I can’t keep track of the penalties. What is 5 on 4?
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:36 PM EST
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Yuck, Florida, really, I hope no one else sees the score.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:37 PM EST
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Michel Therrien is going to suit up to play goal in the third
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:38 PM EST
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Put m out there, i’m suited up and ready.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:42 PM EST
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Call me captain typo today, me, put me out there
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM EST
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alllllllrighty then
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:37 PM EST
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That was not Sid fighting
That was him jumping McLean
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 2:38 PM EST
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I saw a fight. but ok
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:38 PM EST
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well...
why else did he get 2-2-5 and 10 for misconduct?
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 2:40 PM EST
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I know. Give me something here. Come ahhhhhhn… ;-)
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:40 PM EST
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but this game definitely did get interesting, I was starting to fall asleep.
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 2:39 PM EST
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I’m at a point where I just want them to stop the bleeding on the scoreboard and start the bleeding on the ice
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:40 PM EST
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Nice avatar, mj
lookin’ good
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Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM EST
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well...
this has been refreshing to watch. It’s been a bad few games for the Cats and even though they made some mistake early on it’s good to see them spreading the scoring around. This does also put the two teams curiously close to each other in the standings, which I would have never expected
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM EST
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I need my visual equivalent to earmuffs.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM EST
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Jeepers Frank, we are close to being out numbered here; )
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM EST
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I know – time to call in some reinforcements
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM EST
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I tried die by the blade, they send luck.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 3:00 PM EST
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and unfortunately for both of us, Buffalo is doubled up on Boston 4-2 right now. That would put them into 8th tonight. (I have obviously no hope of the Panthers catching the Bruins)
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM EST
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I’ll throw something if Horton gets a hatty.
by AngelaMc on
Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM EST
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I’ll give him a 1 week reprieve from calling for a “2 week conditioning stint”
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM EST
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Not at this rate
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM EST
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Ask the Islanders
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM EST
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Too much talent
this is way too much talent to lose 4 games in a row. It doesn’t even look like they care. Gonchar won’t cure this team’s woes. They need a philosophical overhaul.
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Jan 3, 2009 3:07 PM EST
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they we’re showing the highlights on the Florida channel here about how the Penguins won 10 of their last 12 last year after getting whooped by the Panthers 5-2.
by mjdivo on
Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM EST
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I remember Malone’s charge to the net last season with like 12 seconds left. That was pretty incredible.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM EST
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At what point do we just stop caring?
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 3:16 PM EST
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And yet, I just can’t turn this off and wait for next game. I want to bleed with every goal.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 3:17 PM EST
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Ok, I’m going to get a pizza. Let that statement alone suffice as a game recap for now.
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by FrankD on
Jan 3, 2009 3:30 PM EST
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Just caught the game recap – looks like I’ll be doing an evening 2-part TotT. Whoa.
Let's go Pens!
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Jan 3, 2009 3:43 PM EST
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