agreed. they've played dirty all series and have attempted, successfully, to injure and remove players from the game and series.
- hammarby31

Yup. The Penguins are living in a glass house though. Worse comes to worse, go flying and jump up into Letang and Crosby and lay them out. And get what, 1 game? Or if you're Malkin, 0 games and the opportunity to do it again the next game.

he was wide open, but your $51m goalie should make a big save
- Girouxtiful

Its a rocket from the dot with nobody challenging. Thats a tough stop on any goalie.

Have to get better 5 on 5 play and fast because we havent score unless its been on the PP in which feels like a lifetime.
- stveshdy

All 3 goals in game 4 for you were on the PP right?

he was wide open, but your $51m goalie should make a big save
- Girouxtiful

You would like him to make a game changing save, but he didn't. But he is not to blame here. Man some fans jump ship and turn on their team real quick, We are in the middle of a playoff series here. And there is still a period to go. And if the Flyers happen to lose this game, they still have a 3-2 lead in the Series.

It was square on the shoulder, even with Coots leaning over...
- nhindian

They just showed it twice in Philly. Head and shoulder was primary point of impact.

really piss poor 2nd period for the Flyers. lots of standing around ... and on half the dump ins they had NO speed in the neutral zone. Easy as pie for the Pens to get the puck and come out.

they gotta play this 3rd like THEY'RE the ones down 3 game to 1.

It was square on the shoulder, even with Coots leaning over...
- nhindian

It's close, looked mostly on the shoulder, but could have been a little chin there.

Lavi still has his timeout right? He should be in the room reinforcing that they need to play disciplined, play smart, agressive hockey, and win the next god damned period. This is the time to shine for guys like G, Briere, and Jagr. Pedal to the metal fellas!

All 3 goals in game 4 for you were on the PP right?
- nhindian

Yes.

+1
- rockychocbill

The puck was not rolling to the corner....it was going to the sidewall....skaters were drifting to the corner, thats why malkins supposed change of direction appeared aggregious.

My name isn't sport, Dale.
- feelingkettle

sorry Charlie

2nd goal.
The angle they showed had Bryz with the top of his glove pointed at the shooter. Shoulder to elbow to hand angle looked fine, but the glove was pointed forward, glove was short side. Shot short side.
He then tries to make the save by lifting is entire arm from the shoulder.
Is that what gets taught?
I would think it would be more effective to keep the glove pointing vertically. If anything it makes the short hole above the shoulder look smaller and less desirable.
- nails

glove positioning is a matter of preference. some guys like to hold it up and forward facing like you're telling someone to stop (but not that pronounced). others prefer to have it turned more outward to the side. some guys like to keep it low, and tucked at the hip, like thomas (and he got burned by semin last night because of it). some high. generally, the motion to catch it in a situation like that should generate from the elbow, not from the shoulder.

from what i could see his angle looked off to me and he gave staal room to pick the corner. would need another replay to be sure.

Have to spend some time in the offensive zone 5 on 5 this period. Not nearly enough of that.

It was square on the shoulder, even with Coots leaning over...
- nhindian

I am as objective as anybody and i'm telling you Malkin is dirty. I have no idea if he knew Couturier was there and went for it or not but that's his game. He is sneaky and a super star so he gets the benefit of the doubt. It's no different than Ovie.

Have to spend some time in the offensive zone 5 on 5 this period. Not nearly enough of that.
- eayost

Agreed. Have to start putting pressure on the Pens defense. Were not forcing the puck down low were we have dominated in this series.

I am as objective as anybody and i'm telling you Malkin is dirty. I have no idea if he knew Couturier was there and went for it or not but that's his game. He is sneaky and a super star so he gets the benefit of the doubt. It's no different than Ovie.
- bird_dog

That hit wasn't an accident. Malkin knew exactly what he was doing there.

Have to spend some time in the offensive zone 5 on 5 this period. Not nearly enough of that.
- eayost

nope, not a good period at all.

no urgency to get the puck on dump ins.

There's no way they would've decided on a hearing already.
- nhindian

it's ek. let it go.

There's no way they would've decided on a hearing already.
- nhindian

Obviously. I'm sure league officials talk about these things during the game, however.

20 hard mins and lets end this...

Heavy alcoholic beverage in check. Now I can handle this game

It was square on the shoulder, even with Coots leaning over...
- nhindian

glove positioning is a matter of preference. some guys like to hold it up and forward facing like you're telling someone to stop (but not that pronounced). others prefer to have it turned more outward to the side. some guys like to keep it low, and tucked at the hip, like thomas (and he got burned by semin last night because of it). some high. generally, the motion to catch it in a situation like that should generate from the elbow, not from the shoulder.

from what i could see his angle looked off to me and he gave staal room to pick the corner. would need another replay to be sure.
- hammarby31

If you ever get the chance to see the NBC feed, check it out.
There are things I coach about where I teach them to let gravity help you out. My brain says it should be easier to drop the glove than raise it

Obviously. I'm sure league officials talk about these things during the game, however.
- feelingkettle

usually 4 on the ice

20 hard mins and lets end this...
- stveshdy

4/20