I thought it got a little more even as the game progressed. I still feel the Flyers outplayed them by a significant margin. Part of it was the Flyers getting 3 PPs in the first and none the rest of the game while the Pens got none in the first and 4 for the rest of the game.
- PhillySportsGuy

i dont think i ever would have realized how much i would miss pascal dupuis.

The lack of PPs was a factor, but I do feel the Flyers let off the gas a bit.
- Jsaquella

Its hard to sustain that level of play for that long. They played 4 flawless periods for the most part.

Like Davies said, I was glad to see them take a shot and get back up and keep fighting. This team has had a problem stopping the other team's momentum all year. It was good to see them stand up and close it out.

i thought it could have easily been 5-0 in the first the flyers were that dominant; after that i thought it was pretty even as far as chances. both pens goalies made some big saves
- hogweed

Without a doubt. Fleury stopped some really good shots while still giving up 3.

Rangers lose 1-0 to Sharks.
- PhillySportsGuy

yesss

i dont think i ever would have realized how much i would miss pascal dupuis.
- stayinthefnnet

Crosby is missing his two buddies out there.

My future mother-in-law loves to say that.
- PhillySportsGuy

where Is she from

Its hard to sustain that level of play for that long. They played 4 flawless periods for the most part.

Like Davies said, I was glad to see them take a shot and get back up and keep fighting. This team has had a problem stopping the other team's momentum all year. It was good to see them stand up and close it out.
- PhillySportsGuy

It was a more satisfying win today, for sure.

Crosby is missing his two buddies out there.
- PhillySportsGuy

he is. its not as even though dupuis is a rock star. but a little bit of competence could go a long way right now.

where Is she from
- -davies-

Huntingdon Valley, PA

he is. its not as even though dupuis is a rock star. but a little bit of competence could go a long way right now.
- stayinthefnnet

Yeah. I can't believe the Pens only have tough guys left. The Flyers always add depth guys to their AHL roster with a variety of skills. We joke about Art Ross Akeson, but he is a point per game player in the AHL and could play with Giroux. He has his flaws, but he's a skilled player who could put up points with G. A guy like McGinn has also shown an ability to play in the top 6 in a pinch.

Those signings of Fringe players who are just AHL/NHL tweeners may help later in the season.

Anyone have a link to Rangers/Sharks highlights? I want to see the controversial play.

Yeah. I can't believe the Pens only have tough guys left. The Flyers always add depth guys to their AHL roster with a variety of skills. We joke about Art Ross Akeson, but he is a point per game player in the AHL and could play with Giroux. He has his flaws, but he's a skilled player who could put up points with G. A guy like McGinn has also shown an ability to play in the top 6 in a pinch.

Those signings of Fringe players who are just AHL/NHL tweeners may help later in the season.
- PhillySportsGuy

hell yeah man i agree. the pens dont have that at all. its been reduced to pinning some hopes that maybe bennett can come back and help. but that cant be counted on as anything reliable. the flyers have a ton of depth in the skill department.

hell yeah man i agree. the pens dont have that at all. its been reduced to pinning some hopes that maybe bennett can come back and help. but that cant be counted on as anything reliable. the flyers have a ton of depth in the skill department.
- stayinthefnnet

Should have gotten Kesler

Yeah. I can't believe the Pens only have tough guys left. The Flyers always add depth guys to their AHL roster with a variety of skills. We joke about Art Ross Akeson, but he is a point per game player in the AHL and could play with Giroux. He has his flaws, but he's a skilled player who could put up points with G. A guy like McGinn has also shown an ability to play in the top 6 in a pinch.

Those signings of Fringe players who are just AHL/NHL tweeners may help later in the season.
- PhillySportsGuy

There has been umpteen players who can score at the AHL level that can't at the NHL level. Take Kris Newbury. He's a scorer at the AHL level, but a 4th line grinder in the NHL at best. Truth is we don't have any idea if Akesone could score in the NHL playing with Giroux. That pinch for playing McGill in the top 6 better be just a game or two.

Should have gotten Kesler
- PhillySportsGuy

would definitely help. but still its hard to compensate for the losses that are there right now.

And then I'm here like



EDIT: Actually, I think this would be more akin to NotsobigganymoreE with that scotch
- Giroux_Is_God

It was a more satisfying win today, for sure.
- Jsaquella

agreed if by satisfying you mean i may hav been sweating more than some of the players

There has been umpteen players who can score at the AHL level that can't at the NHL level. Take Kris Newbury. He's a scorer at the AHL level, but a 4th line grinder in the NHL at best. Truth is we don't have any idea if Akesone could score in the NHL playing with Giroux. That pinch for playing McGill in the top 6 better be just a game or two.
- MJL

Would you rather have Akeson and McGinn playing with G or Rinaldo and Rosehill?

would definitely help. but still its hard to compensate for the losses that are there right now.
- stayinthefnnet

Are you worried at all about some of these guys not being ready? Kunitz and Martin are too much or a worry, but Neal and Letang aren't guarantees.

Huntingdon Valley, PA
- PhillySportsGuy

hmmm... no fam in w va? does she ever say sweatin like a whore in church?

Would you rather have Akeson and McGinn playing with G or Rinaldo and Rosehill?
- PhillySportsGuy

I'd rather have none of them playing with Giroux.

I'd rather have none of them playing with Giroux.
- MJL

If you were the Pens and you had Akeson and McGinn in the system, would you play them in the top 6 or Craig Adams and Tanner Glass?

If you were the Pens and you had Akeson and McGinn in the system, would you play them in the top 6 or Craig Adams and Tanner Glass?
- PhillySportsGuy

i mean i can tell you what id do, but thats almost certainly not what the pens would do.

hmmm... no fam in w va? does she ever say sweatin like a whore in church?
- -davies-

Nope.

She says colder than a witches tit though.

what a weekend, just hope there's no letdown against the Hawks. Giroux, Coots, Simmonds and Read were awesome!