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

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by moon

Shouldn't matter one bit in terms of what is called or not.

If refs are making calls on whether a guy is injured or not they should be booted from the league.

Oh I agree on that, but that's not how referees and some league executives seem to see things these days.

[doctajones428]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Just because he might have dirty plays for a couple does not mean he completely changed as a player. He's been in the league for over 15 years now, and obviously there are going to be stretches without him committing dirty plays, or being suspended. So cleaning up his act for a small stretch of time doesn't mean a whole lot in the grand scheme of things.

Cooke wasn't even suspended in his career prior to 2009, so you could say there was a 10 year period where he was a relatively clean player. Taking less penalties and avoiding suspensions for a couple years isn't much different.

He's put up less PIM last year than he did for 12 of his 15 seasons

[Henry Fool]

I've always cheered for Boston in this matchup.

I love the Russian Gorilla style of hockey fighting. Shame it didn't last.

[sa226]

I'm not saying Iginla is Mike Gartner, but I don't really think he's slow.

He has always been a guy who, when playing well is moving his feet. He seems to be coasting a bit.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

If Crosby is that upset he should just fight Chara. I'd love to see that

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by gargamel

It's not worth having Malkin off the ice for 5, but nice to see some fire.

taking Bergeron off Crosby for 5 (1.5 of it on the pk) will help a bit

[powderjunkie]

This is awesome.

I have to say though, the refs let things get out of hand with every close call going against Pit.

[J epworth]

This is setting up for the best series of the playoffs.

[Joborule]

Crosby shouldn't even play with Chara. He'll get broken.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by doctajones428

He's put up less PIM last year than he did for 12 of his 15 seasons

And then put up 16 PIM in 6 playoff games. Give it a bit more time until you can say he's really changed at all.

Torres had less PIM than Cooke this season, and he's still a dirty player as well. One or two years of generally clean play isn't enough proof to say he's changed.

[sa226]

I want to see mad Iggy!!!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I think the Marchand call was correct. More of a push than a reckless hit from behind, but still worthy of 2 minutes.

Not sure why Crosby is beaking at the biggest player in the league after recently taking off his jaw protector. Chara would sideline him for the rest of the year if he really wanted to chuck the knuckles.

Great game though, lots of action, lots of intensity. Love it.

[doctajones428]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

I think Marchard was more a push than a 'plaster' like Cooke.

Yeah, a push to the numbers that made Neal fall head first into the boards

Same play

[Tinordi]

Chara craps bigger than Crosby

[indes]

Looking to be an awesome series but need more iggy!

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by moon

Shouldn't matter one bit in terms of what is called or not.

If refs are making calls on whether a guy is injured or not they should be booted from the league.

This is how the league wants it. Even when Shanahan does his suspension videos, injury is a factor.

[jonesy]

You know I wasn't sure who i was pulling for in this series. Reasons for both I guess.
Two periods in, it seems I am totally rooting for Pittsburgh.
Marchand and Chara are really bugging me.
Malkin chucking 'em! good stuff

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

If Crosby is that upset he should just fight Chara. I'd love to see that

I wanted to see that too lol. Would have been a one punch fight though.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by doctajones428

Yeah, a push to the numbers that made Neal fall head first into the boards

Same play

same intent definitely

[GirlySports]

PJ Stock can't friggin talk. Embarassing.