How Caps/Habs, Bruins/Sabres is coming into focus for Pittsburgh
by Hooks Orpik on Apr 27, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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Another night in the books for the Stanley Cup playoffs and a little bit of focus comes into play. The Boston Bruins proved at least 85% of observers wrong by ousting the Buffalo Sabres and Jaroslav Halak stood on his head to keep the hope alive for the Montreal Canadiens in their series against the Washington Capitals, which now goes on to a decisive seventh game in DC.
What does that mean for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
Well, most meaningfully, two upsets (#7 Boston over #2 Buffalo and #7 Philadelphia beating #2 New Jersey) means when the teams in the East are re-seeded for the second round, Pittsburgh will have home-ice advantage in their second round series. That much, we know.
Unknown, for now, is the opponent. If #8 Monteal can pull the monumentual upset, the Penguins will be the highest remaining seed, and they'll play Les Habs. While this seems like a major coup to see the President Trophy Washington Capitals eliminated, it'll also be tough, because it'll mean that Halak has been arguably the best player so far in the first stage of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs.
A red-hot goalie that's nearly unbeatable is a tough task and Montreal's defense has done relatively well at limiting or all out shutting down the Caps best offensive players. You want to see that team, with that crowd behind them that is riding that wave? It's not enviable, that's for sure.
The other side of the coin is that the Caps push through and take the next game, thus guaranteeing themselves the lowest seed (which would be Philly in this scenario), meaning the Penguins get home-ice in a series against Boston.
Most people, myself included, left Boston dead in the water a long time ago. But beating a good team and a great goalie is no joke, and with the Matt Cooke / Marc Savard drama -- highlighted by Savard's likely return to the lineup -- will be a big challenge. Plus a couple of ex-Penguins in Mark Recchi and Miroslav Satan have been two of Boston's best and most productive forwards, you think those guys won't be jacked up to stick it to Pittsburgh? Add in goalie Tuuka Rask, who's been stellar himself, and a host of good defensive players led by man-beast Zdeno Chara and Boston's not an easy opponent either.
We do know the Penguins will see another Northeastern division team in round 2. This team will have, at least, a very solid goalie who's playing great and some talent around him. We don't know who just yet, but that's fine too; Pittsburgh's likely to get almost a full week's rest to heal the bumps and bruises and, on paper, sport an advantage in the energy and health departments.
As we always caution, games aren't played on paper, so we'll wait and see what sorts out tomorrow night in Washington. All things considered, the Pens seemed on a collision course in Round 2 with either New Jersey (which needs to reminder was a team they didn't beat in 6 chances this season) or Buffalo with their solid team and Ryan Miller in front. That's been avoided, so no matter how the deck sorts out, one would have to think, on paper, luck and timing has smiled on Pittsburgh a little early in these playoffs.
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RJ may have been right
Hooks, nice capsule of the possible opponent. Watched the las 2 games of the Caps vs. the Habs, you are correct from where I seat, Halak has been the best goaltender . But also Montreal’s defense has been playing great, not in terms of blocking shots, bu clearing people in front off the goalie, and clearing rebounds. Hal Gill has played tremendous hockey (how we miss him). RJ may yet be proven right, although he was much maligned by some of the national media, and obviously by the Ovie fan base.
Good review. Montreal is my second favourite team; a distant second but second nonetheless. I had hoped, foolishly I thought, that the second round would see the Pens play the Habs, and then the EC final would have the Pens play the Flyers. Though I detest the Flyers, that arrangement had the Habs beating the Capitals and the Flyers beating the Devils, a team I feared the most as a match-up for the Pens. And, I love watching the Pens play the Habs and play the Flyers, so it would make for entertaining hockey from my perspective. Yes, the Capitals/Pens games are always amazing to watch, but I really still want the Capitals to lose in the first round. I know, still all a dream and unlikely to come out this way, but …. I can still dream at least until after the game on Wednesday. Again, Hooks, great outline. I would like to avoid the Bruins, I have to say. The Pens can beat them, but it would be nice to avoid two successive hard hitting series in a row.
Best Case Scenario?
It seemed obvious about 2 weeks ago that the Pens would want to see the #2, #3, and possibly the #1 team fall in the first round of the playoffs. It would mean lower seeded teams advanced and home ice till the Finals.
I thought when the Pens lost the division that their chances of winning another Cup were significantly decreased for it most likely would end up in a 2nd round match up against the Devils, followed by a Eastern Finals match up against the Caps, assuming they could even beat the Devils (which was a major assumption). The former possibility has come about and there is a chance that the latter may be as well!
I get a sense that the Caps were looking past the Habs and gave up that first game because of it. I also feel that when they turned it on in game 2 that is would just stay on and the Caps would out class them. Like Ottawa, the Habs didn’t just role over and now they have to deal with a game 7 which is always a gamble.
Be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it! Either a great skating team with solid goaltending and a physical defense or a team that would love to physically destroy the Pens to get their revenge.
Life is about one simple choice, get busy living or get busy dying
Can you imagine going up against Halak? He looks almost Hasek like earlier.
by Alighieri on Apr 27, 2010 11:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
True but he did get chased from a game and missed a start in this series
He is streaky, and just like Valarmov last year, the law of averages will work out. I am personally hoping for Les Habs
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by carolinaeasy on Apr 27, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Home Ice to the cup, a win for the Pens, their fans, and Pittsburgh!
personally i don’t care who we face, as long as we have home ice advantage, because that means more money thrown into the city. think about it, Pittsburgh through the rcession is doing rather well compared to other cities, and i would say that the amount of home playoff games, (both Pens, and Steelers) during that time has helped. all that extra income, plus getting people into the city for parades, and everything. i want the caps to lose, not because i fear them (i don’t) but because i want to see my home continue to benefit from all this. Go Pens!
(FYI since October i have been saying the cup finals will be Pens vs Yotes, Pens in 5)
Going along with the first part of your comments, how about Pens in 6 so we can finally see them win one at home?
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
correction 3rd paragraph.....
- Boston over #2 Buffalo
should be
- Boston over #3 Buffalo
Halak was unreal last night. I knew the Canadiens would be a good matchup for the Caps (ask my friends), but I didn’t expect them to actually have a chance to win it. Especially after Halak was pulled earlier in the series.
Pirates, Vikings, Hokies. I'm used to heartbreak. At least I have the Penguins....
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by blackjackfishtaco on Apr 27, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions
As long as we have home ice advantage, and the crowd that shows up to the Igloo don’t think they’re watching a freaking golf tourny, than we’ll be fine.
"Half the game is mental, the other half is being mental." - Jim McKenny
That’s it….it’s go time!
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I want Boston!
I’ll brave Tukka Rask and a physical Boston team rather than try to beat the ridiculous Halak… 53 saves out of 54 shots?!?! That’s .981 save percentage. Absolutely insane.
The Pens beat Boston at least once this season, so I know they can do it again! Yes, they will take a lot out of the Pens physically, but maybe not if the Pens make it a quick series.
"90% of the game is physical. The other half is mental." - Yogi Berra
Be careful what you wish for…
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
You really talk a big game. I question how often we’ll see you around these parts if the Pens dismantle Boston.
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I will be here often.
Thats a big if, by the way.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I like your style, bestbostonsports. For your sake, I sincerely hope the Celtics keep winning and the Sox turn things around so you have something to fall back on in a couple of weeks.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
It helps when your city has five major sports teams. So when one team loses, you can move on. Though I dont think that will be the Bruins.
Im more worried about the Celtics.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
A few things to do after the B's are eliminated
The brewery tour is excellent
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The aquarium is fun. I like the penguin out front
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Maybe a gondola ride on the Charles
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Dinner at the North End. Antico Forno is amazing. Try the saltimbocca
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And, of course, a game at Fenway
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean after the Stanley Cup?
I’ll be at Fenway a lot.
A lot of minor league games.
Blazers playoffs.
Celtics playoffs.
Patriots mini-camp.
Of course you like the penguin.
The North End has great food. I like Pizzaria Regina the best.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, talk to me here all series.
Also, I have a lacrosse blog going. If I get a community, I will be the NLL SBNation blogger.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
You are high as a &#$&*@ kite if you think the Bruins are going to win the Stanley Cup.
"Half the game is mental, the other half is being mental." - Jim McKenny
Im kidding.
Its just hope.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with hope. Crazier things have happened. Tampa Bay and Carolina have won Cups this decade, by beating Edmonton and Ottawa, for goodness sake.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly.
I really dont think its too far fetched. Hell, the Anaheim Ducks won it as a seven seed in 2007.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Um, Ducks had 100 points in 07. They were 2nd in the West. I don’t think a team out of the top 9 in the NHL has won the Cup in a long time.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn typos…110 points.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate typos.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh?
I must be thinking of something else.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Correction: Calgary, not Ottawa. Forgot Ottawa lost to Anaheim.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
And I particularly like how you think your team is full of muscle, and the fact that you’re still dwelling on Matt Cooke, that you think someone is just going to show up and clean his clock.
But not as funny as just because you guys are FINALLY able to score some goals, you think your shit don’t stink and you’re unstoppable. Oh how naive.
"Half the game is mental, the other half is being mental." - Jim McKenny
Unstopable? Far from it.
Will they clean Cooke’s clock? Probally not. Do I want to see it? Hell yeah.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, I’ve got you bookmarked.
Good luck with the lacrosse thing.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont care who we play
The Pens can beat any one left in the east in a 7 game series it may take 7 games but the pens can win. If Caps win they have to take on a Philly team that can physically beat the hell out of you. If Montreal wins the Bruins and Flyers are going to beat the hell out of each other.
Rooting for Habs, but ...
Do you really think that Halak can keep it up?
Who else watched the game last night? A lot of us, I imagine. That wasn’t a performance that a goalie can repeat very often.
So I am hoping that the Canadiens pull off the upset. That would certainly increase the Penguins’ chances of getting to the cup. But I am very skeptical. On paper, the Capitals are a better team, so unless Halak has two miracles …
Things weren’t going well for the Caps, i agree he can’t keep it up. Who was it Fleishman or Backstrom that had an open left side and still shot it into Halak, when things aren’t falling they aren’t falling for you. But hopefully he can keep it up for one more game.
Halak isn’t the only one to blame for the Caps 3.3% power play…
by Hatt the Moople on Apr 27, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you really think that Halak can keep it up?
No.
Maybe.
One more game, hopefully.
But after that
No.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Off topic but it’s too funny not to mention…i read this on Japers
“And while it might feel as if nothing short of divine intervention can get the Caps from where they are today to where they want to be on Thursday morning, we’re all in luck… the Caps have the divine; the Caps have Alexander Ovechkin.”
Ovechkin is apparently an angel sent by god to win them the cup, who knew God was a Caps fan?
I think they mean Ovechkin is god-like.
We all put some crazy things on the internet when times are desperate.
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Look out Pittsburgh, either way.
There would be a lot of drama in Bruins-Pens.
Especally with Savvy coming back.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions
I expect as much drama as we had in 91/92 conference finals ;-)
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Assuming your boys get through Philly first.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Gagne?
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Gagne’s out probably through the 2nd round.
Carter likely done for the playoffs.
"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."
yeah Gagne.
I would love to play Philly and then Pittsburgh in the conference finals.
Imagine if it came down to that?
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Savvy won’t be back for long. Matt Cooke says so.
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You better not be serious.
Cooke will be taken out early.
Savvy has no need to worry.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
oopsys, double post!
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
please tell me you didn’t just type oopsys
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I did
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The Cooke thing is settled I thought? After all, your constant references to karma and whatnot have likely swayed more in Cooke’s favor than any Bruin.
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No, not yet.
With all Cooke has done, it would take a lonnnnng time to make up for in karma.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re making him out to be Steve Downie. He’s nowhere near that degree of goonery.
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Breaking news
Kevin Stevens just guaranteed victory should we happen to face Boston.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I already know how it’s going to end. G7, tied at 3. David Krejci on the attack, enters Pittsburgh’s zone, passes to Mark Recchi who turns around, leads the attack back into the Boston end and scores past Rask, whereby he tears off his Bruins logo to reveal a Penguins one and Pittsburgh tackles him in jubilation.
Then the Pens demote him to WBS the very next day.
The End.
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we’re a bit more concerned with winning than revenge. but if your bruins wanna play that way, they’re more than welcome to.
bring it on.
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by katielynn906 on Apr 27, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
We will
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And truth be told, I’d rather the Pens play Montreal next. Not necessarily out of fear, but more so because that would mean Washington is eliminated. We’ll let you guys get a bit closer and deal with the Bruins later.
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high five.
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by katielynn906 on Apr 27, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
for like every comment you’ve made in the past half hour. i keep wanting to give you a high five every one, but people would get mad at me.
STAAL FOR SELKE. SIDNEY FOR EVERY OTHER ONE.
by katielynn906 on Apr 27, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You can high five all you want. This is your site as much as it is mine.
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Also, I don’t think you’re the one that people might be prone to get mad at. It’s not like you’re trash talking another team’s fans on their very own blog or anything …
Leafs fan living large in the Pitt and pretending like the drought is over. Go Pens!
In bestbostonsport’s defense, she’s at least keeping it clean. We can control her degree of disillusionment.
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Trash talking is fun. What the hell else am I going to do for the, holy crap, 6 HOURS remaining until tonight’s game 7?
I’m glad Phoenix doesn’t mind starting their game at 6PM local time or I’d have even longer to wait.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
/whistling dixie
Hey! I didn’t say I was talking about anyone in particular!
Besides which, while I’ve only been part of this community for about a month, I’m pretty sure y’all know that I never lay out the trash talk …
And holy crap. 6 hours?! That’s far too long. Great. Now I’m in a bad mood. Gotta go do work and stuff … far too distracted … grr …
Leafs fan living large in the Pitt and pretending like the drought is over. Go Pens!
aww, shucks, thanks, guys.
i haven’t watched a game since game five. dang it, school.
in eight days, one hour, nine minutes, and fifty seconds, i’ll be done with school.
i’m getting the shakes.
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by katielynn906 on Apr 27, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
disllusiment? What?
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I am clean. Not trying to argue or anything…
Just extremly biased.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Deal with us, ha
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
You better not be serious.
Cooke will be taken out early.
Savvy has no need to worry.
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by bestbostonsports on Apr 27, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Blackhawks set to appeal Hossa decision
This is a bit over the top, but kind funny nonetheless.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
“slovakian soul stealer”
flawless.
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by katielynn906 on Apr 27, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
*kind of funny
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 27, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
as much as i'd love it
…to see Washington AND Detroit ousted in the first round, I just can’t see it. I remember last year when the Caps beat the Rangers in 7 and the Wings beat the Ducks in 7…I was pretty bummed. Unbelieveably, it was the PENS who sealed the deal in Game 7’s against BOTH teams! What an amazing achievement. I’d prefer to see someone else do the dirty work this year, but I think the better teams (wash/detroit) will win their respective series this time.
Sorry, but so far neither Detroit, nor Washington have been playing like the “better team”.Each one of this series could go either way .
you were saying?
Detroit looked pretty much unstoppable. I’d bet dollars to donuts they make the Finals again and probably beat any team from the East. Now when the other shoe drops on Montreal tomorrow night, all will be right w/ the world. Except for that Boston upset. Still don’t get it.
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