Game 6 Recap: Cookie Monster, Pascal say see ya next year Sens....Pens WIN
by Hooks Orpik on Apr 25, 2010 2:42 AM EDT
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Down by the score of 3-0 in a playoff game, a lot of teams would be in trouble. Especially on the road. But a lot of teams aren't defending Stanley Cup champions. You want a killer instinct? See the Pittsburgh Penguins.
So the Ottawa Senators have plenty of time to go to Carrie Underwood or Hilary Duff of Kelly Clarkson or whoever's concerts. Or golf. Or rest. Or whatever. Because the Ottawa Senators sure don't have to play a meaningful game for the next six months. Charlie still loves you.
- Matt Cooke, at his worst, is a cheap shot artist that aims for a guy's head, feels no remorse and follows through. At his best, Matt Cooke is a solid hockey player, who will never be confused for Sidney Crosby, but will still charge the net, give an honest effort -- and occasionally, score a couple goals.
- Speaking of Sid, he had 0 points and was a -2 so you'd think he had a bad game. If so, you also didn't watch the game.
- Say what you will about Chris Kunitz (-3 but with 6 shots and 6 hits) but he isn't right. His "upper body injury" isn't healed, and even though he's giving everything he's got, it's clear to see it's not his 100%. Perhaps the rest will do him well.
- Since playoffs 2008 Marc-Andre Fleury has won 8 playoff series (and counting). No active starting playoff goalie right now has won more than 1 series, as of the press time. Say what you will about Fleury -- but he does what it takes to win. Much more than his contemporaries. And he's 8 times as better when it counts.
- Staal two assists, +2. Good news. Loses 65 percent of his 17 faceoffs. Bad news. Only credited with 2 hits (weak statistician).
- Evgeni Malkin needs to get it together. It still doesn't look like he's comfortable with Alexei Ponikarovsky. Geno knows where Maxime Talbot is going to go (and where he can play the puck) but Malkin doesn't look comfortable at even strength. The linemates need to come through.
- What can you say about Pascal Dupuis: plug him on on the 3rd line and he busts his ass; ask him to kill penalties and he'll block shots and passes, get him on the forecheck and he'll finish his hits. Have J-Staal shuffle the puck to him from a bad angle and he just might smack it in OT. He grows a nice beard too, and the ladies really like his eyelashes (look at them). Good work #9.
Shake some hands (all of them, don't cry and leave early - you Detroit Red Wings bitches). The Penguins win. You knew it and they proved it: superior talent from Crsoby, Malkin, Staal and Fleury and tough enough bitches from top to bottom that the Sens can't win. They gave it their all, and it went six games, but their never was any doubt. Penguins, champions. You bitches ,just a speed-bump on the way to glory. Suck it, Spezza.
Also: Chris Neil still sucks.
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Sass is practically my middle name.
"Don't matter who did what to who at this point. Fact is, we went to war and there ain't no turnin' back. I mean, s---, it's what war is, you know? Once you in it, you in it. If it's a lie, then we fight on that lie. But we gotta fight."
Before all the experts chime in and tell us how we still aren’t as good as last year and there is no chance to repeat, I just want to say HERE WE GO AGAIN! Climb on board because the Pens are taking us all for another ride.
Hallelujah!
Holy shit!
Where’s the Tylenol?
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 3:10 AM EDT reply actions
This team is gonna press on, and we’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest summer since Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny fuckin’ Kaye!
by SlayerGhaleon on Apr 25, 2010 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions
As usual, on point PAYD. Bring on the Bruins or Sabres. Geno will hit his stride and put them down. Believe.
Fleury wins more than anyone realizes. It ain’t pretty, but he gets it done. And will continue to when it counts.
"Don't matter who did what to who at this point. Fact is, we went to war and there ain't no turnin' back. I mean, s---, it's what war is, you know? Once you in it, you in it. If it's a lie, then we fight on that lie. But we gotta fight."
by Hooks Orpik on Apr 25, 2010 3:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Technically, we could still play Philly or Montreal too…we gotta be “equal opportunity” here…
by Hockey Beard in SLC on Apr 25, 2010 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok, my head just exploded.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions
On the tying goal, how is Poni not getting an assist? I just watched the replay a dozen times and I see him passing it to Eaton off the faceoff win by Crosby.
Also, how awesome was the look on Talbot’s face when Geno came behind the net and swiped the puck from him. Not sure what Geno was thinking there, and not sure why, after taking the puck and drawing everyone to him, he didn’t drop it back to Max.
Oh yeah, great recap!
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree with everything said here. They’ll probably do the same thing they did with Crosby on the assist here.
I've told [a 9 months pregnant] Nathalie that she can't have the baby on a game night. I'm not missing a playoff game. -Mario Lemieux in 1993
by PensFan8725 on Apr 25, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
One point of contention
I think the Koon has been great this series. 2 goals is great (how many did he have all of last postseason? I think one), but more important have been his assists. The Koon made some great plays in the offensive zone this series leading to goals. I think his assists/passes from the defensive zone have been even better – he always takes the hit to make the play and get the puck up ice, often leading to goals.
I think this is the best the Koon has looked since joining the Pens last year.
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I agree. I like the way that Kunitz has looked.
Leafs fan living large in the Pitt and pretending like the drought is over. Go Pens!
Ditto. I have been impressed with the Koon throughout this series.
Why are there so many ostriches?
by OlenWhitaker on Apr 25, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Kunitz had a great series, but I would agree with Hooks he is not 100%. His physical play really declined as the series went on. Still a strong performance and more goals than all playoffs last year. Just hope he can heal up a bit before next round.
by genomachine-O on Apr 26, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Random thoughts
Ok, I admit, I’m in a crazy, guy who hardly drinks but had a few beers tonight and his team advanced to the 2nd round after coming back from 3-0 down, again, kind of mood. Patricia Arquette’s naked breasts are on TV and Howard Stern is on the radio.
So I’m going to get something off my chest. And it may offend some people, and I don’t really mean for that to happen.
But enough bullshit about the Mellon Arena crowd not supporting the Pens!
Was Scotiajoke Place a little louder tonight than the Igloo was for game 5?
Of course it was. That tends to happen when you pack THREE THOUSAND MORE PEOPLE INTO A BUILDING, especially when that building is not Mellon Arena, which is famous for sucking up sound.
If you want to f-ing complain about our crowd, hop on a bus, buy a plane ticket, or get your ass in you car and drive to 66 Mario Lemiex Place and fill a seat and scream your frigging head off!
Thanks :-)
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 3:57 AM EDT reply actions
The sound just doesnt transfer well on to tv, besides that fsn could probably turn down the crowd noise on the broadcasts…..baba booey…baba booey
by genomachine-O on Apr 26, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha great recap.
Sassy is the word for it as well. Hooks, you’ve gotten quite bold, I’m surprised! ;p
Some great tweets I read tonight:
“Our Pascal > your Pascal”
Also something about Dupuis growing playoff eyebrows, haha!
Great, great stuff.
The Pens pulled it off, and at least my predictions of them getting it done in 6 worked out, same with the Sharks.
Tonight was absolutely great.
Round 2: BRING IT!
Pop quiz
Pittsburgh-San Jose final…who do you root for? (or for whom do you root…whatever)
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap!
Ohhhh my friend who’s an avid Sharks fan texted me this scenario haha. I told him this: don’t jinx!! Haha.
If indeed it does happen (please, hockey gods, I’m so hoping it does!)…
I have no freaking clue!
I’ve jerseys from both teams, been to a Sharks home game, a Pens road game, and planning on a Pens home playoff game, and if the Sharks do indeed make it to the Stanley Cup finals I will do whatever it takes to go to a home game again…
Uh yeah I’ve no idea >_<
Ask me again when it actually happens :p
by AppleSweetRose on Apr 25, 2010 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions
And you get one of these
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 4:51 AM EDT up reply actions
something tells me your not going to have to worry about that scenario.
by genomachine-O on Apr 26, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Great comeback by the Pens. Disagree with Hooks. I thought overall Kunitz had a good first round, even though he is not 100%. The whole third line was fantastic last night with a “monster” performance by Cook. Dupuis has been very good all year, but last night was busting his .ss going were you had to go to score goals in this kind of game, in front of the net. Malkin, still not comfortable, as Hooks described it, no chemistry at all with Poni, but I think it has to do with Poni and not with Geno.Hopefully this may put to rest some of the MAF “mockers” at the Arena, I don’t care about the outsiders, 8 for 8 in elimination rounds. Pressure????Get some rest Pens, but don’t turn off the SWITCH.
the day mad max got healthy, he should have been a fixture on GENO"s wing… those 2 just have chemistry, like you said, geno knows where max is & vice versa…. yeah, so far PONI isn’t “fitting in” i’d really like to see another Max also on geno’s line, afinagenov who’ll be a UFA…. & should come very reasonable, on 1 or 2 yr deal…
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fast player on skates than Afinogenov….didn’t he spend some time on Geno’s wing at the Olympics? If I remember correctly, they didn’t work out too well.
But…you can’t spell Afinogenov without Geno so…maybe. Nahh I doubt that’s how Shero works.
I've told [a 9 months pregnant] Nathalie that she can't have the baby on a game night. I'm not missing a playoff game. -Mario Lemieux in 1993
I dont know if the pens could afford him, after this performance in a beer league:
http://blog.al.com/ray-melick/2010/04/melick_fed_cup_lures_mad_max_t.html
by genomachine-O on Apr 26, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Hooks
I have to think that’s the most “Bitches” you’ve used in a recap since I’ve been here.
"Let the Rabbits wear glasses"
Malkin
He did have a sub par season. Hooks, I have to disagree; he had 8 points in this series 4g and 4a; he didn’t have Crosby numbers, but compared to the rest of the league, that’s pretty damn good stats. if Geno scores like that the rest of these playoffs, the Pens won’t be stopped
"Great Balls of Fire".....Mike Lange
We are spoiled, seeing Malkin play last year. We expect the same or more as fans! :-)
Let's go Pens!
It also has to do with the fact that because Sid expects so much of himself, that he’s always going to be in the top 3 scorers in the league on a consistent basis(barring injury). Not that Geno doesn’t want to do that too, but he just doesn’t have the same crazy,OCD drive that Sid has.
I've told [a 9 months pregnant] Nathalie that she can't have the baby on a game night. I'm not missing a playoff game. -Mario Lemieux in 1993
I agree completely about Crosby. Some reporter asked Matt Cooke something like “what does it say about the team that you were able to win even though Crosby had an off night” and as I exclaimed “He didn’t have an off night!” Matt Cooke said immediately, “He didn’t have an off night.” and pointed out that Sid does plenty besides score. And he has had an incredible series.
Same theory espoused by those who say Sid had an off Olympics. They only see the boxscore. It was good of Cooke to correct that error!
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 25, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah…I have a feeling I’m going to be pretty pissed about those people who say that about him for decades to come.
“Crosby had a quiet games, but he scored the winner!” No.he.didn’t.
I've told [a 9 months pregnant] Nathalie that she can't have the baby on a game night. I'm not missing a playoff game. -Mario Lemieux in 1993
I thought yesterday’s game showed tremendous heart from this team. They kept plugging away and the smaller players finally stood up in this series and took it to Ottawa. Syd had an off day statistically speaking but I was amazed by some of the hard checks he put on the other team. He’s definitely toughened up this year.
I’m not feeling the love for MAF that some of you are. The game turned on the play where he let the puck over the line for the fourth time. I think he’s an ok goalie at best and has prospered from playing on a team that knows how to win.
What did I tell ya'll?
The Penguins bounced back and won. And Crosby wasn’t the hero for once.
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
I was glad to see Cooke have a big game tonight. The guy has really become public enemy number one in the league this season, and it’s good to see him get good press.
by Hatt the Moople on Apr 25, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
Really, a heart attack? I’ve been pretty relaxed this whole series. After we won game 2, I’ve been pretty calm because I just felt that this team wouldn’t let it slip away and they didn’t.
Maybe I just trust this team too much or maybe it’s just their experience in the playoffs that I trust….man, it’s scary to think about how young these guys are.
I've told [a 9 months pregnant] Nathalie that she can't have the baby on a game night. I'm not missing a playoff game. -Mario Lemieux in 1993
I liked your definition of Cooke.
lol at Chris Neil sucks
See ya next round.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 25, 2010 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
How’s Savard? Is he looking good for round 2?
I've told [a 9 months pregnant] Nathalie that she can't have the baby on a game night. I'm not missing a playoff game. -Mario Lemieux in 1993
There is rumor Savard may return by next game, but I doubt it. I think if this series goes next game they’ll throw him in there. If the Bruins make it to the next round, he will definetley play. It should make for a fun drama. Just tell Cooke not to hurt him again! ;)
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 25, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you Pitt!
You have vanquished Evil itself. For this, Toronto is in your debt. Good luck moving on! Heres hoping you guys crush Washington at some point.
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