Agreed I just thought he was more physical...not deterrent just more like ZAR or something hitting
- iworkatinitech

Idunno I think he's been plenty physical while playing within himself and sound hockey. Usually guys that jump out at you as overtly physical are running around chasing hits that the audience will remember, but that's not necessarily good hockey. Murray made the comment that he feels like he's getting run less now that Gudbranson's in town, and isn't that what you ultimately want from a physical player? A boost to the team's moral? Even if its not real and just perceived, the end is met and he's playing well, so I'm pretty content.

Oh they looked like dog shìt lol
- j.boyd919

They couldn't get any momentum going even with two power plays. Big difference from this game to last is A) they aren't keeping the Jackets to the perimeter; they're letting them at Murray and B) The Pens are being being kept to the perimeter.

Idunno I think he's been plenty physical while playing within himself and sound hockey. Usually guys that jump out at you as overtly physical are running around chasing hits that the audience will remember, but that's not necessarily good hockey. Murray made the comment that he feels like he's getting run less now that Gudbranson's in town, and isn't that what you ultimately want from a physical player? A boost to the team's moral? Even if its not real and just perceived, the end is met and he's playing well, so I'm pretty content.
- Victoro311

I like his decision-making which is a lot more than I can say for you know who.

They couldn't get any momentum going even with two power plays. Big difference from this game to last is A) they aren't keeping the Jackets to the perimeter; they're letting them at Murray and B) The Pens are being being kept to the perimeter.
- Rinosaur

Like I said, the Jackets need this way more than us, we came out flat, they came out flying, and its their home ice to boot. I think getting out of that period only down one having shots on net generally equivalent is pretty good. The second is always a more equal period, so we have a big shot at turning the ice around here.

Idunno I think he's been plenty physical while playing within himself and sound hockey. Usually guys that jump out at you as overtly physical are running around chasing hits that the audience will remember, but that's not necessarily good hockey. Murray made the comment that he feels like he's getting run less now that Gudbranson's in town, and isn't that what you ultimately want from a physical player? A boost to the team's moral? Even if its not real and just perceived, the end is met and he's playing well, so I'm pretty content.
- Victoro311

Big if true re Murray...might explain why he’s been playing a bit better

Like I said, the Jackets need this way more than us, we came out flat, they came out flying, and its their home ice to boot. I think getting out of that period only down one having shots on net generally equivalent is pretty good. The second is always a more equal period, so we have a big shot at turning the ice around here.
- Victoro311

Pens have to come out of this period ahead IMO.

Idunno I think he's been plenty physical while playing within himself and sound hockey. Usually guys that jump out at you as overtly physical are running around chasing hits that the audience will remember, but that's not necessarily good hockey. Murray made the comment that he feels like he's getting run less now that Gudbranson's in town, and isn't that what you ultimately want from a physical player? A boost to the team's moral? Even if its not real and just perceived, the end is met and he's playing well, so I'm pretty content.
- Victoro311

That seems to be the strategy now. Let Murr see the first shot and try to box out and clear. He’s giving up rebounds but they are getting them out of harms way and tying up pretty well.

I'd be happy if the Pens could at least swing some momentum with this.

Damn Phil.

Fücking fückety fück

wow

I'd be happy if the Pens could at least swing some momentum with this.
- Rinosaur

Nope

Please just refuse the PP opportunities now...this team sucks with the man advantage

Nope
- Thorny87

Me and my big mouth

Everyone dipped their hands in cement tonight

Still dont get the love for Simon. He is useless. Really helped to kill that top line for about 3 periods now.

I wish the Pens had an alternate play to the drop pass entry.

Still dont get the love for Simon. He is useless. Really helped to kill that top line for about 3 periods now.
- taleisyreXIII

I like Simon but I’ll agree he hasn’t been up to speed with that line.

Nice goal!!!

And in tonight's episode of As the Ice Turns...

I wish the Pens had an alternate play to the drop pass entry.
- Thorny87

Ya its so predictable..their ability to go from dzone to set up the pp is prob the worst in the league. It's just gross.

Big goal

Good to see Phil in hard on the forecheck there. Nice finish by ZAR.

Cmon Geno, get 1000 tonight!

I wish the Pens had an alternate play to the drop pass entry.
- Thorny87

Its effective, but its predictability is leading to diminishing returns, I think.

I like Simon but I’ll agree he hasn’t been up to speed with that line.

Nice goal!!!
- Thorny87

We can like him on the third or fourth line...he isnt bad persay...just doesnt DO anything really.