TWO FOR TWO…STICK THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT!:

It blows my mind how a team can go through such a test, two road games back to back, against two of the top teams in the East mind you, win them both and still criticized for being a terrible team. There is room for improvement and weaknesses to mitigate, however picking up four out of four points given the circumstances and the match-up in our last two is nothing short of an astonishing achievement.

Playing two games in a row against 110% offensive minded teams undeniably exposes a teams weaknesses, and we are all well aware by now what ours are. The “killer instinct” to finish off teams or keep them down when they are in a desperate place is a must have for any cup contender, and we showed lack of it on both games. Furthermore, during both games, we did not continue our successful formula of keeping the puck deep in their zone behind the goalie, and punishing their defensemen, which effectively terminated any offensive plays and chances before they even begun. Once we established a cushion of goals, we stopped finishing our checks, and backed away from the dump/chase, stop & go style of hockey which has been winning games. With that said, we did have a unique schedule this past 24 hours, and in both cases this was a direct result of saving energy/fatigue. Does the schedule justify the errors by the team…no. Does it excuse for these two games…yes. The coaching staff, and most fans, can overlook the lack of 60 minutes of consistent play, however we would all expect them to get back on to their horses and play a full game on Tuesday against the Thrashers (another offensive minded team).

Is it just me, or does Cindy Crybaby have a crush on Kovalev? In our last game he was trying to dry hump him in the corner, and yesterday I saw him trying to undress poor Kovalev on the ground. I wonder what his wife thinks of that?

There is no hiding the fact that Carey Price let in a soft goal to let the Pens back in the game. Some may choose to critique him for that, but one has to keep in mind that he is a rookie goalie who doesn’t see consistent ice time, and is learning. What it important about Price is his attitude. After letting in that goal, he didn’t loose his calm demeanour, got back in net and did his best impression of a brick wall. This was further highlighted by his composed and almost tranquil performance in the shootout. As a fan watching from the comfort of my own home I though I suffered no less than three heart attacks and might have soiled my self several times….on each penalty shot coming our way. Price on the other hand had this divine composure that was almost eerie and just down right cool. The force is strong in this one!

Other notable items…did anyone else notice that blond behind the Pens bench….that’s two in two nights…we’re blessed people.

Also…to HHN and mateus….now we’re 4-0 since the creation of you know what…at you know where…I think we might have something here.