For all the talk of Colorado, Tampa still has my money for the cup. It's almost like they had more money than the other teams.
- keaner17

Colorado tampa would be a hell of a series but we will never see it as the isles will be there

Last shift of the period he actually made a play
- Upstate_isles

Wrap around and then back checked to lay in a decent hit at center ice. The Pens are standing them up at the blueline daring them to dump it in and muck the corners because they know that isn't their game.

Last shift of the period he actually made a play
- Upstate_isles

Been noticeable on the PK and the forecheck all game imo.

Leo’s had a better game than both of them to this point that’s for sure. Barzal even playing?
- nyisles7

Ebs and Barzal been awful. Pens definitely playing them close, limiting their space. Barzal has to step it up though.

Been noticeable on the PK and the forecheck all game imo.
- nyisles7

Barzal not Leo

Ebs and Barzal been awful. Pens definitely playing them close, limiting their space. Barzal has to step it up though.
- TogaIsles

If he comes with speed he's fine thays his weapon and he's not using it

Wrap around and then back checked to lay in a decent hit at center ice. The Pens are standing them up at the blueline daring them to dump it in and muck the corners because they know that isn't their game.
- keaner17

You’re right Barzal did lay a nice hit on the backcheck.

If he comes with speed he's fine thays his weapon and he's not using it
- Upstate_isles

They're not letting him. One thing Pittsburgh does very well is get back and keep forwards in front of them. They pinch two in on Barzal and dare then to dump it. We really miss Anders on that matchup.

Ebs and Barzal been awful. Pens definitely playing them close, limiting their space. Barzal has to step it up though.
- TogaIsles

Dump it in and use your speed if it’s not there on the blue line. Your making their d skate and work which adds up after 3 periods.
Play smart and patient you’ll get your opportunities. If not you gonna TO the puck which is just stupid.

Oh he dead

Oh he dead
- Upstate_isles

😂😂😂
Edit. Hope he’s ok but that wasn’t intentional. He spun himself around.

They're not letting him. One thing Pittsburgh does very well is get back and keep forwards in front of them. They pinch two in on Barzal and dare then to dump it. We really miss Anders on that matchup.
- keaner17

He can still move his feet and chip and chase he's done it before

Oh he dead
- Upstate_isles

Guy just got off IR.

Oh he dead
- Upstate_isles

He was going down by himself when you see it on the replay. Pens fans whining like crazy.

He can still move his feet and chip and chase he's done it before
- Upstate_isles

Of course instead of trying to beat 3 guys.

He can still move his feet and chip and chase he's done it before
- Upstate_isles

He can, but Pitts dmen have been winning those battles.


Leddy with that giveaway
..ugh

He was going down by himself when you see it on the replay. Pens fans whining like crazy.
- nyisles7

Just saying he dead

Just saying he dead
- Upstate_isles

He can, but Pitts dmen have been winning those battles.


Leddy with that giveaway
..ugh
- keaner17

And saved a goal

Just saying he dead
- Upstate_isles

I'll defer to your expertise on this one...but why the hell did they blow that play down when the Isles had the puck? That was not some situation where a guy desperately needed immediate medical attention

Still no sustained pressure

I'll defer to your expertise on this one...but why the hell did they blow that play down when the Isles had the puck? That was not some situation where a guy desperately needed immediate medical attention
- eichiefs9

Looked and sounded bad so they went on the side of caution is all I've got

Still no sustained pressure
- Upstate_isles

One and dones or nothing at all.

Still no sustained pressure
- Upstate_isles

Better by Barzals line this period.

One and dones or nothing at all.
- Cptmjl

Yup