EC Playoffs Round 1: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets(Penguins win 4-2).

[Karl]

Originally Posted by J epworth kendal

I didn't get to watch this game, so I can't comment on how he played today, but the first three games he has been as dominant as ever, just hasn't been awarded with goals. Much like in the Olympics where he was probably the best forward but just didn't put up points. For example, game three when he was on the ice the Penguins had 16 shots on net, and only 5 against.

Sid's been dominant as ever? Are you serious?? The only thing I've seen Sid really be dominant at in these playoffs against the Blue Jackets so far is turning the puck over spectacularly numerous times.

Sad fact is he and Malkin have been hot garbage these playoffs. Total shells of themselves and in general painful to watch.

[stemit14]

People try to figure out who the penguins should get to play on the wing with Crosby... I really think a good fit could be someone like Marian gaborik. He just has the ability to finish... It's not just that he has a good shot because lots of guys have that... It's that he can finish opportunities when given the chance... He just has a nose for the net. Crosby is constantly setting up players with golden opportunities all the time and they don't have the finish to score on them.

[Athntk]

Getting a solid performance out of Alaskan ex Alaska Ace Brandon Dubinsky.

[hwy19man]

Pregame links.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/nhl/game/1420275/preview/
http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/preview?id=2013030135

[Scoreface]

Did anyone else catch that clip with MacLean and John Davidson? Davidson was his same old self like from the old days of satellite Hotstove. Just such a quality person. He said Tyutin and Murray will be in the lineup tonight. Great news!

[nik-]

I've noticed a lot of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" being played in games this playoffs.

It feels like the CBC montage reminded arena staff about the song (or just made me more aware of it being played)

[Scoreface]

The bell needs to toll for Pittsburgh. Maybe that song makes Fleury nervous.

[FlamesAllTheWay]

Things really taper off for the Penguins after Crosby and Malkin. Seems everyone really feeds off those guys more often than not, even the other elite players like Neal, Kunitz and Letang.

Throw in some questionable goaltending in Fleury and you've got a real shaky team. Even if they get through this series I think they're done in the next round.

[tripin_billie]

Woo! Jackets take the lead!

[AC]

1-0 CBJ! Jenner taps it in while Fleury was swimming in his crease for some reason.

[Scoreface]

Columbus! 1-0. Yeah!

[Scoreface]

Maybe the bell was already tolling??

[FlamesAllTheWay]

Aaaaand Letang makes a good play to take out Jenner then completely forgets about him to join a pileup in front of the net. Pick squirts back to Jenner, 1-0 Jackets.

[nik-]

First scoring team has lost every game in this series to this point.

[Stay Golden]

Malkin is just like Ovy very lazy in his own end and also when he doesn't have the puck.

[RedCoffee]

Cherrys pissed!

[herashak]

Good rant for cherry

[Stay Golden]

Originally Posted by RedCoffee

Cherrys pissed!

Hats off to him roasting Cooke and the NHL's lack of teeth with that lame 7 game suspension.

[Scoreface]

Yep, those trade proposals for Malkin were some kind of crazy. He's not what we need..especially at this stage.

[PeteMoss]

All of you Albertans are really missing out on these ridiculous 'selling beer in convenience stores would be terrible' advertisements we are getting in Ontario.