The nice thing about Zatkoff playing against the Panthers (other than they may provide one of his more advantageous matchups) is that it will give the Penguins a real reason to play. Those guys aren't going to want to let the guy down in his first ever start.

Even when I played at the high school or college level when a guy was playing his first ever game as a goalie you found an extra gear to get him the 'W'. I can't imagine its much different at the pro level.
- Ryan_Wilson

Very true.

Totally unrelated to hockey but Adrian Peterson's son...


Just makes me sick.
- HopintheCordoba

It gets even more messed up.

a) look at how big this dbag is

and

b)read what his priors were


http://blacksportsonline....as-long-criminal-history/

The nice thing about Zatkoff playing against the Panthers (other than they may provide one of his more advantageous matchups) is that it will give the Penguins a real reason to play. Those guys aren't going to want to let the guy down in his first ever start.

Even when I played at the high school or college level when a guy was playing his first ever game as a goalie you found an extra gear to get him the 'W'. I can't imagine its much different at the pro level.
- Ryan_Wilson

Great point Gunner. I've been in both those spots myself and it's especially nice of your team to make the extra little plays in your end to make sure you have an easy night. Nothing like seeing a grin through your goalies mask when the final horn sounds.

This is a long ass home opening.

It gets even more messed up.

a) look at how big this dbag is

and

b)read what his priors were


http://blacksportsonline....as-long-criminal-history/
- canadianpenfan

Disgusting. I don't understand how a parent could not seek help and protection in a better way...especially considering AP's possible resources. I don't know everything about the situation but I would kill him myself if I had to protect my child.

Crosby doesn't look very good on face offs so far.

Former Isles...Boyes

Former Isles...Boyes

- HopintheCordoba

Bad play by Crosby. He'll get it back.

Bennett had a nice little play on that draw.

Malkin! Haha! Yes! He was due.

Bad play by Crosby. He'll get it back.

Bennett had a nice little play on that draw.
- canadianpenfan

Yeah I was just telling my buddy that. Rare mistake on the exit. Great shot though.

Terrific pass by Beau there. Head up. Never gave Geno the time of day.

That Kunitz high stick...

That Kunitz high stick...

- HopintheCordoba

Sutter has to take Versteeg on that goal too.

Sutter has to take Versteeg on that goal too.
- canadianpenfan

Yes he does. Of course both defenseman working on the wrong side of the net didn't help

DIIIIINGGG

Again, Beau made a nice play to DJ there.

Yes he does. Of course both defenseman working on the wrong side of the net didn't help
- HopintheCordoba

Team looks pretty lethargic all over the ice so far. It looked like we were killing a penalty on that 4 on 4. And we had Crosby then Malkin on the ice.

Team looks pretty lethargic all over the ice so far. It looked like we were killing a penalty on that 4 on 4. And we had Crosby then Malkin on the ice.
- canadianpenfan

Ice looks nasty too, man. Just a lot of sloppy play.

Huberdeau asking for some candy

Team looks pretty lethargic all over the ice so far. It looked like we were killing a penalty on that 4 on 4. And we had Crosby then Malkin on the ice.
- canadianpenfan

It looks like we have a lot of pedestrians who believe that the Penguins should win on skill merit alone. Not a lot of gumption in what I have watched.

I guess Gilbert thought he was playing football.

Then they put the puck in the net when Zatkoff skated off.

Trying to be way to cute. They were lucky Kopecky was bagged. Old habits die hard.

This might be Crosby's worst period of hockey in a long while

CFA!
4th line doing solid work again

Craig Adams has more goals than Matt Cooke.

This 4th line is the best so far

@MolinariPG: So thoughtful of Mario Lemieux to lend Craig Adams his hands for the early days of this season.