SCF: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. San Jose Sharks
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hockeyfan1
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San Jose 3 Pittsburgh 2 OT Penguins lead series 2 games to 1.
Finnish rookie Joonas Donskoi the hero for San Jose, with a nice wraparound coming out from behind the net, and beating Pittsburgh goaltender Matthew Murray on the stick side.
Thanks to Joel Ward's shot that tied the game in the third period. Some would say that Pittsburgh's goaltender Murray should have stopped that one bad bounces and all. Murray faced only 23 shots but was particularly adept in the second period following a San Jose offensive flurry.
His opponent Martin Jones of the Sharks had to be sharp in facing 40 shots from a hungry Pittsburgh offence, in the first and in the OT period in attempting to keep his team in the game.
The Sharks made the most of their chances and clicked at the right time.
It was the first-ever Stanley Cup Final game played in San Jose, and the fans let it be known as the crowd was behind their team every step of the way. Afterall, it was an important game that the Sharks had to win at the risk of falling further behind in the series. Well done, San Jose.
Game 4 goes Monday in San Jose.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Finnish rookie Joonas Donskoi the hero for San Jose, with a nice wraparound coming out from behind the net, and beating Pittsburgh goaltender Matthew Murray on the stick side.
Thanks to Joel Ward's shot that tied the game in the third period. Some would say that Pittsburgh's goaltender Murray should have stopped that one bad bounces and all. Murray faced only 23 shots but was particularly adept in the second period following a San Jose offensive flurry.
His opponent Martin Jones of the Sharks had to be sharp in facing 40 shots from a hungry Pittsburgh offence, in the first and in the OT period in attempting to keep his team in the game.
The Sharks made the most of their chances and clicked at the right time.
It was the first-ever Stanley Cup Final game played in San Jose, and the fans let it be known as the crowd was behind their team every step of the way. Afterall, it was an important game that the Sharks had to win at the risk of falling further behind in the series. Well done, San Jose.
Game 4 goes Monday in San Jose.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Future Conn Smythe winner with a 2-point night so far. Pens up 2-0.
LuncheonMeat
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Healy... can someone please explain the concept of puck possession to him?
Edit: I suppose I should correct my grammar when taking someone to task. 8)
Edit: I suppose I should correct my grammar when taking someone to task. 8)
L K
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CarltonTheBear said:
I really want it to happen but there is pretty much a zero percent chance that it isn't Matt Murray at this point, right? 2.15 GAA and .924 SV%. He just seems like the sexier choice to the voters.
I think Kessel deserves it but even when leading his team in points I don't think he has been their best forward. I hope the voters prove me wrong because it is going to be delicious watching Steve Simmons try and rip on the organization for trading away a Conn Smythe winner for peanuts....also to watch the US get destroyed while they left a Conn Smythe winner at home who performs incredibly well in pressure situations (National teams, Playoffs).
L K said:
It's generally tougher for a goalie to win the award I think, and he hasn't exactly had to constantly steal games especially in the 3rd and now 4th round. I think at this point it'll either go to Kessel or enough people will feel wrong voting for Phil in something like this so they'll default to Crosby (the 2nd most deserving choice).
Nik the Trik said:
I'll be rooting for the funnest team, that could very well be the Young Guns.
Kin
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L K said:
That's my thinking. Add in the underdog factor and the potential awkwardness of those guys having to pretend they're really excited about winning a tournament for North America just cinches it.
Although, and I forget who said this because I wish I could give them credit, but they missed an incredible opportunity by not letting Dubas run Team NA.
bustaheims
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Nik the Trik said:
I'm sure, once the tournament actually starts, I'll be all-aboard the Team Canada train, but, right now? Yeah, maybe.
GhostofPotvin29
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CarltonTheBear said:
Yeah Pittsburgh's been dominating teams so much territorially you haven't really even heard that much about Murray other than the comments each game about his age and how many wins he has for his age in the playoffs.
Ballardisdead
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San Jose Manly Sharks. Shave!! The lack of wind resistance should be enough to get you a win or two go get back in the series.
I love you Phil Kessel, you uncouth, petulant, sack of elite hockey skills. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdNnw99-Ic]
I love you Phil Kessel, you uncouth, petulant, sack of elite hockey skills. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdNnw99-Ic]
Potvin29 said:
Did you know that he has a lot of wins for his age?
Kin
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This isn't a debate I like to get involved in because it always comes down to the definition of "valuable" but is there any real doubt as to what player's absence would cause the most trouble for Pittsburgh?
Crosby doing what he's done against who he's done it against is, in context, I think easily the most impressive performance of the playoffs.
Crosby doing what he's done against who he's done it against is, in context, I think easily the most impressive performance of the playoffs.
hockeyfan1
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Pittsburgh 3 San Jose 1. Penguins lead series 3 games to 1.
Evgeni Malkin with two points, Phil Kessel with two assists, and goaltender Matthew Murray with key saves. Those were all the ingredients leading the Penguins to a convincing victory.
Converting on their power plays, playing with renewed confidence after their loss in Game 3, all lines clicking, blocking shots, using their speed advantageously, is it any wonder that the San Jose Sharks find themselves on the brink of elimination, and Pittsburgh one more win away from winning Lord Stanley's coveted Cup.
Sharks' forward Logan Couture summed it up well:
"We didn't generate enough chances, but neither did they," Sharks centre Logan Couture said. "They scored on their chances and we didn't."
Added coach DeBoer:
"We've been chasing the game the whole series by not scoring first," said Sharks coach Pete DeBoer. "That takes you out of your four-line rhythm. It affects all parts of your game."
It just goes to show, fellas, that the Penguins are that good.
Game 5 goes Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Source: CBC Sports
Evgeni Malkin with two points, Phil Kessel with two assists, and goaltender Matthew Murray with key saves. Those were all the ingredients leading the Penguins to a convincing victory.
Converting on their power plays, playing with renewed confidence after their loss in Game 3, all lines clicking, blocking shots, using their speed advantageously, is it any wonder that the San Jose Sharks find themselves on the brink of elimination, and Pittsburgh one more win away from winning Lord Stanley's coveted Cup.
Sharks' forward Logan Couture summed it up well:
"We didn't generate enough chances, but neither did they," Sharks centre Logan Couture said. "They scored on their chances and we didn't."
Added coach DeBoer:
"We've been chasing the game the whole series by not scoring first," said Sharks coach Pete DeBoer. "That takes you out of your four-line rhythm. It affects all parts of your game."
It just goes to show, fellas, that the Penguins are that good.
Game 5 goes Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Source: CBC Sports