EF: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs (4) Boston Bruins. (Bruins SWEEP Pittsburgh 4-0!!).

[trackercowe]

Nm

[Manhattanboy]

So funny how sometimes being in the situation blinds you (like relationships)...

After six weeks it is so apparent that we should have traded Iggy three years ago.

I never would have imagined saying that. Sigh...

[sun]

Originally Posted by direwolf

The Pens' horrible defensive play will likely lose them this series if they don't get their heads out of their arses. Bruins are firing on all cylinders and pretty much look unbeatable right now. Iggy picked the wrong team.

Yep definitely, <60 minutes into the conference finals, you can tell he picked the wrong team for sure.... Win every single game or GTFO is what I always say.

[JohnnyB]

This series isn't close to over, but the Bruins have appeared to have the Pens' game figured out much better than the Pens themselves so far. The Pens are a strange team mentally. They have such a mixed up identity. Very interested to see how they respond in the next game.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Henry Fool

I don't think Boston has played such an amazing game either.

Yeah, they have turned the puck over way more times than should've been acceptable. This was a winnable game as evidenced by some of the glorious scoring chances they had sprinkled throughout the game.

[trackercowe]

Yeah this is far from over, but if Boston wins Monday it very well could be with them coming home for two.

[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

So funny how sometimes being in the situation blinds you (like relationships)...

After six weeks it is so apparent that we should have traded Iggy three years ago.

I never would have imagined saying that. Sigh...

He's definitely not the player he once was. He does seem to coast out there an awful lot and has been looking like he's waiting for other players to do the work for him in this game particularly. Then again, the Pens just looked mixed up overall.

[Erick Estrada]

Crosby does look like whiner at times.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I can't get over how poor the Pens look in their own zone. So many scoring chances for the Bruins that should just never happen. Missed assignments all over the place.

[Henry Fool]

All Pittsburgh needs to do in the next game is finish better.

[indes]

Penguins looked like the flames out there, no breakout or hitting the neutral zone with speed. They seem to circle back every time and slow the game down. Not a good move when your the team who should be taking advantage of their speed

[trackercowe]

Hooray! That'a boy Rask.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Crosby should stop whining to the refs and show up to play.

[direwolf]

Crosby needs to man up and quit whining to the refs. I get that he's frustrated, but he can sure act like a little bitch at times.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Crosby needs to stop chirping at the refs and Chara and get his head in the game. He can't let his emotions get the best of him.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

I can't get over how poor the Pens look in their own zone. So many scoring chances for the Bruins that should just never happen. Missed assignments all over the place.

They were awful in their own end in the playoffs last year as well.

If I am Shero, if the Bruins knock the pens out with this lineup, Bylsma is looking for a new job.

I would also put Bennett in for the next game.

[Samiz]

The Bruins got pretty lucky to win this one in my opinion. This really wasn't indicative of a 3-0 game. I still say the Pens will win in 5 games

[zamler]

Atrocious officiating, it made me want to turn off the game. Full credit to Boson, but the Pens played a very stupid game and looked pretty bad in general. This series will be over in a hurry if the Penguins don't adjust and get their act together. The Bruins are doing exactly what they need to do to win, great coaching.

Crosby made a fool of himself, Iggy was a non factor.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Samiz

The Bruins got pretty lucky to win this one in my opinion. This really wasn't indicative of a 3-0 game. I still say the Pens will win in 5 games

If the Pens keep crapping the bed with their defensive play, Boston will take this series in 6.

[gargamel]

Both teams looked like they hadn't played in over a week. The only difference was Rask. The Penguins should be fine as long as they don't panic and go back to Fleury.