EQF (1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs (8) New York Islanders (Penguins win 4-2).

[Kaine]

What this series has taught me, is that whichever team advances, neither really stands a chance against most of the west teams. Way too much pond hockey played in the east and the top western teams defensive groups will grind them all into a fine powder.

That said, go Isles!

[sun]

Originally Posted by jhunt223

Bahaah Iginla looks terrible. How the hell any of you are still able to find positives in his game I'll never know.

Are points a positive?

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by bluloc

Pow what a goal. Suck it Iggy and the pens.

You must be a Canuck fan, pathetic.

[sun]

Originally Posted by Kaine

What this series has taught me, is that whichever team advances, neither really stands a chance against most of the west teams. Way too much pond hockey played in the east and the top western teams defensive groups will grind them all into a fine powder.

That said, go Isles!

Thing is, you're coming out of the west bruised and battered. I wonder what the results would be if it was East vs West for the first round. #1 West vs #1 East, #2 West vs #2 East, etc.

[MoreDrank]

Originally Posted by Jables16

Haha wow! I thought Morrow was just bashing Cizikas head into the ice, he was just trying to get his arm free I guess. What was Matt Martin doing at the Pens bench?

I was wondering what Morrow was up to there. It looked really weird.

[jeffman]

Fleury chokes harder than luongo

[jhunt223]

The penguins are fully capable of playing good defense. It's just as soon as Fleury starts looking shaky they lose focus. They really need to get rid of him if they get knocked out in the first round again.

[Kaine]

Originally Posted by sun

Thing is, you're coming out of the west bruised and battered. I wonder what the results would be if it was East vs West for the first round. #1 West vs #1 East, #2 West vs #2 East, etc.

I don't think that really matters much honestly. Injuries aside of course but those seem to happen just as frequently to teams playing in the east.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by jhunt223

The penguins are fully capable of playing good defense. It's just as soon as Fleury starts looking shaky they lose focus. They really need to get rid of him if they get knocked out in the first round again.

Looks like they are going to ride it out and keep Fleury in no matter what. Don't understand it, but...

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by jeffman

Fleury chokes harder than luongo

Really? Fleury made those two huge saves in game 7 that won them the cup. Luongo let in soft goals on home ice and loss game 7 and the cup. Fleury has been bad but at least he has shown up when it matters.

[Ashasx]

Who would want Fleury? Might be the 30th best goaltender in the league making all-star money.

[Esoteric]

Man, Letang is making a ton of idiotic decisions tonight

[RyZ]

I dont know why Bylsma keeps riding Fleury. If I was coaching Pit he wouldnt see another game this series.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Who would want Fleury? Might be the 30th best goaltender in the league making all-star money.

Just eat the contract and let him ride the bench. I can't think of a worse goalie right now.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

That's why Malkin is not a top 5 player in the world.

Ridiculous statement.

In his 7 seasons he has:

6 allstar appearances (would have been 7,none this year)
Calder Trophy
2 Art Ross Trophys
Hart Trophy (MVP)
Ted Lindsay Award
Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoffs' MVP)

I would take him even if he gaffs once a game like he just did.

[Deegee]

Missed game three. Wish I hadn't. This crowd is awesome and makes it fun to watch.

[Ashasx]

Crosby has not had a good game.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Lol!!!!

[Sakari]

Fleury is just.. terrible.

[JurassicTunga12]

Wow fleury...