There was a lot of everything last night. Just one of those games where everything breaks down. I don't expect Provorov to have many of those kind of games. He got his welcome to the NHL last night. In the long run, games like that will help him. The coaches will help him correct those issues. He's 19 and a rookie, so he has an excuse. Other players not so much.
- MJL

Provorov handled the jump from juniors to camp to pre-season games extremely well. the jump to the regular season and playoffs (hopefully) is even greater. hopefully last night was a learning experience he learns from, adjusts from and is a rare occurance

Sports Hernia!
- dragonoffrost

Probably will only miss a game or two is my guess.

On the bright side, they had a similar "soiled the bed" game against Florida at the beginning of last season, but they got closer on the scoreboard this time. #progress

I know its really so very early yet.. small sample size etc... But it sure seems like scoring is up across the league so far. There have been a lot of high scoring games.

I wonder if there are any numbers out there, comparing scoring in this season so far with years past.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Last night had the first two shutouts of the season also. It definitely seems that they jumped the gun on the need for goalie equipment changes.

It is pretty much a certainty that he said "(frank) you, Provy"
- YuenglingJagr

Who gets the nod in net tomorrow?
- Pelle31Forever

Everyone goes with their # 1 in the home opener. Next question.

On the bright side, they had a similar "soiled the bed" game against Florida at the beginning of last season, but they got closer on the scoreboard this time. #progress
- ChoclitLeClair

Soiled the bed against probably the highest scoring line in the NHL last year is different than doing so against Florida. Hope they burn the tape of last night and just move on.

There was a lot of everything last night. Just one of those games where everything breaks down. I don't expect Provorov to have many of those kind of games. He got his welcome to the NHL last night. In the long run, games like that will help him. The coaches will help him correct those issues. He's 19 and a rookie, so he has an excuse. Other players not so much.
- MJL

I think with our leadership between Streit, Giroux, Simmonds, and even Schultz with his 1,000 + games played, that Provorov is surrounded by a solid group to fall back onto and make this a learning experience for the better and not to stress about it moving forward

Who gets the nod in net tomorrow?
- Pelle31Forever

I'd say Mase

Hope Provy has a short memory. That's one for the trash.

I think with our leadership between Streit, Giroux, Simmonds, and even Schultz with his 1,000 + games played, that Provorov is surrounded by a solid group to fall back onto and make this a learning experience for the better and not to stress about it moving forward
- arichardson22

All the leadership in the world doesn't mean a thing if Provorov doesn't take the steps, himself, to figure out what went wrong last night.

And in reality, I think Mark Streit and Nick Schultz might want to focus on their own games a little bit at this (very, very) late stage of their respective careers.

1-1-1 after 3 games. I just want to say that this season is now a disaster.

Thank you.

Hope Provy has a short memory. That's one for the trash.
- Boyer83

Pretty much everyone but Matt Read needs a short memory after that fiasco

1-1-1 after 3 games. I just want to say that this season is now a disaster.

Thank you.
- hockeylover

But if they beat Anaheim, the parade is back on, right?

Everyone goes with their # 1 in the home opener. Next question.
- PLindbergh31

lol

But if they beat Anaheim, the parade is back on, right?
- BiggE

of course!


duh.

1-1-1 after 3 games. I just want to say that this season is now a disaster.

Thank you.
- hockeylover

on pace for a 28-27-27 record

1-1-1 after 3 games. I just want to say that this season is now a disaster.

Thank you.
- hockeylover

Can't win losing two thirds of your games.

on pace for a 28-27-27 record
- Streit2ThePoint

Read and Couturier on pace for 82 goals.

1-1-1 after 3 games. I just want to say that this season is now a disaster.

Thank you.
- hockeylover

The Penguins season is now a disaster?

Can't win losing two thirds of your games.
- mayorofangrytown

Sure you can, you win 1/3 of the time.

Read and Couturier on pace for 82 goals.
- mayorofangrytown

My boy Read will come close to that. Love that guy.

My boy Read will come close to that. Love that guy.
- Streit2ThePoint

I swore my eyes were tricking me during training camp with Read. I guess they weren't. He's playing very well.

I swore my eyes were tricking me during training camp with Read. I guess they weren't. He's playing very well.
- dragonoffrost

I knew he'd bounce back this year.

Flyers played a lousy game last night. I think the coaches will correct a lot of what went wrong last night. Most concerning to me, is the team is coming out sluggish in first periods. Seems to be an issue, again. They need to correct that.
- MJL

Id have every player choose from the following list before every game.

Amphetamine
Crack
8 Ball
PCP
92 Red Bulls

To be consumed or used in their entirety before each game. That might help with their slow starts.