From the "obvious" file: Pens need to keep Detroit to less than three goals in Game 7

by Hooks Orpik on Jun 11, 2009 2:20 PM EDT in News

Great find from Gene Collier in this morning's Post-Gazette:

The Penguins, just for example, have won 15 games in this playoff spring. In 11 of those, the opponent has scored two goals or one. The Penguins have lost eight games in the same span, and every time, the opponent has scored three goals or more.

The Penguins, to torture a point, are 11-0 in the postseason when Fleury allows one goal or two, 4-8 otherwise.

Now, this isn't exactly rocket science or any breaking any new ground, but when we look back on tomorrow's game, that will almost certainly be the key. Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins total team commitment to keeping the puck out of the net -- even if it means a broken foot or playing a little goalie yourself--could be the difference.

Because, chances are, if the Red Wings score a 3rd goal tomorrow night, it's not going to be a happy place around here this summer.

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the magic number against Detroit, previous series are irrelevent at this point, seems to not be 3 but 2 and even 1. The Pens have scored a goal per game in two games and none in another.

If Detroit hits that magical second goal, especially if it is a 2 goal lead, it probably is over.

For what it is worth though two goals in game one were garbage, coming off the “electric boards” of Joe Lewis Arena and there is just no way Fluery can’t read those yet! And two goals in game two were even more absurd, Hossa’s non-penalty-called goal and Alphabet Man’s 3rd goal.

Game 5 was a fluke and not worth noting so if one wants to look at through “rose colored glasses” those first two games were pretty much even. The questions will be, can the road team get a call or a bounce to change the fortunes of the series thus far? We shall find out on Friday.

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by Dr Tre on Jun 11, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

the ro ad team is due in this series

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by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 11, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the both teams know that this one is for “all the marbles” so I think the home ice factor will be negated.

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by Hockey Beard in SLC on Jun 11, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

precisely....

Whenever both teams are playing absolutely balls to the wall knowing that this is the final game of the season, there is only so much extra motivation a crowd can provide.

by shafnutz05 on Jun 11, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

well the home team lose has been due in carolina, new jersey and colorado but that dident happen, now did it?

by Hockeyfan209 on Jun 11, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Random thought

Sorry if this has already been posted….can anyone tell me who was the last team to win a Game 7 for the championship on the road in any of the three major sports that have multi-game series? Wait for it…………………………….

THE 1979 PITTSBURGH PIRATES!!! Just sayin……..

by shafnutz05 on Jun 11, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

it took me 7 seasons to get the bucs to the ws in mlb 2k9….

" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run

by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 11, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

hahaha I was so good at that game until they suspended Manny. Now I’m too afraid to test my undefeated 11-0 record.

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by FrankD on Jun 11, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Only 7?

You must be really good

by chicos_pants on Jun 11, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

i traded everyone, got rid of doumit for a top 100 c prospect, traded snell, duke, tom g.

" I AM CAPATIN CHAOS, and this is my trusty Sidekick cato. Say hello Cato"
Dom Deluise 1933-2009, Cannonball run

by oldtimehockey09 on Jun 11, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I haven’t played any baseball games since MLB ‘05 on Gamecube. I won the WS in the first season without trading anyone. I figured out how to hit a HR with just about any player about 40% of the time, and I averaged 9 K’s per game, no matter what pitcher. Obviously, these games have gotten more realistic. :)

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by pascaldupweevil on Jun 11, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

WE ARE FAMILY!

I GOT ALL MY SISTER AND ME!

by chicos_pants on Jun 11, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

IN THIS MARVELLOUS CITY OF OURS COMES HOPE.....

THANKS FOR BRINGING UP BASEBALL….IF I RECALL CORRECTLY, IN 1960, WE WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO WIN VS THE YANKEES….IN BOTH 1971 AND 1979 WE WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO WIN VS THE ORIOLES…ALL WERE “SUPPOSED” TO BE TOO DEEP AND TALENTED FOR US TO OVERCOME….BUT WE ENDED UP VICTORIOUS ALL THREE OF THEM!!!! THIS TEAM HAS THE SAME HEART TO DO IT AS WELL, THANKS TO A CITY AND FAN BASE THAT LOVE AND BELIEVE IN THEM!!!!!!!

by JUKEBOXHERO on Jun 11, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

And there was no way in anyone’s mind the ’09 Steelers would beat Baltimore for a third time in the AFCC.

-David
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by pascaldupweevil on Jun 12, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

GO WINGS, WINGS IN SEVEN!

In the grand scheme of things, the pain of life is not worth it.

by adamgreuel on Jun 11, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

Gene Collier

Is probably my favorite Pittsburgh sports writer. He seems to always have a pretty fresh perspective on things, and seems slightly(only slightly) less cranky than Bob Cook. The beat writers at the PG, Bouchette, Molinari, Kovacevich, etc., do their specific teams well, but overall I like Collier.

-David
sixminutecynic.blogspot.com
www.piratesmix.com.

by pascaldupweevil on Jun 12, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions

Did you ever hear him read his “workers-comp” article on 102.5 DVE back in the late 90’s? That was one of the funniest articles I ever heard, for he read it aloud!

Life is about one simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying

by Dr Tre on Jun 12, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions