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Official 2011-2012 NHL Regular Season Thread; Second Period
- Thread starter MJ5150
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I have never seen a guy score a goal when on the wrong side of a five on three. Then Engelland with the giveaway. Crazy game.
-Mike
-Mike
Incredible yet bizarre game so far. I can't wait for the playoffs. Hopefully the officials let them play out the final 20 minutes. Surprised Flyers pulled Bryzgalov. Go Pens!
That win was a long time coming, so I'll take it and run. I believe it was a seven game stretch since the Pens beat the Flyers in regulation. Whatever the number, it's long enough ago that I can barely remember. It's a good feeling to beat the cross state rival so handily, especially since it doesn't happen often.
The two Jagr goals were sweet, but he seemed to disappear after that. I hope he isn't hiding an injury.
I thought Fleury played a great game. The third goal was on Engelland mostly.
-Mike
The two Jagr goals were sweet, but he seemed to disappear after that. I hope he isn't hiding an injury.
I thought Fleury played a great game. The third goal was on Engelland mostly.
-Mike
MJ5150 said:
Fleury played a very good game. Goaltending was definitely the difference in this game. As in, the Pens actually got some.
Lightning now have tons of 2nd rounders. Do these picks often materialize into anything? Or is it like the NBA where if you are out of the top 10 you're getting a role player?
I believe Datsyuk was un-drafted for two years and went 171st overall! Zetterberg was picked 210th overall, Franzen 71st overall, Lidstrom 53rd overall, Fillpulla 93rd overall, and Jimmy Vezina trophy Howard 63rd overall. . The Wings haven't had a high pick in decades. And I believe they have a few guys that are more than just role players. None of these guys went before the second round was over.
23! Detroit 3 San Jose 2!
The Wings just keep at it. Today it was the fourth line that did the damage. And Jimmy Howard is back next week on Tuesday.
The Wings just keep at it. Today it was the fourth line that did the damage. And Jimmy Howard is back next week on Tuesday.
Good lord, I'm sick of Detroit. Will this team ever go away? What's it been, a thousand years since they had a losing season? Seriously, enough is enough!
Why?
Seriously you can't argue they don't do it the right way. While a few years ago, they were the big spenders, they weren't alone then. But they've always developed good talent and made some good trades. Now they're winning limited by the Salary cap, and low draft choices.
The key is one thing, 21 seasons in the playoffs, 21 years for Nick Lidstrom. I really believe that when we look back his name will considered with Orr, Howe, Hull and Gretzky. And he does it so quietly, the right way, which is the way the Wings as a team have done it.
burk48237 said:
I certainly wouldn't argue with any of this. And after year after year of it, I'm sick of it. I'm spiteful, it's a character flaw. Carry on.
Oh, the lovely mideseason back to back road games. Go out one day and soundly defeat your rival, look like you have no clue the next. Nice work by Roy and the Sabres to put the hammer down on the Pens and not let up till the third read 00:00.
Hockey day in America is nice. I wish they did it every Sunday.
Look out for Chicago. They're on a mini run that started with a big win over the Rangers. I'm going to go check out the ANA/FLA game now.
-Mike
Hockey day in America is nice. I wish they did it every Sunday.
Look out for Chicago. They're on a mini run that started with a big win over the Rangers. I'm going to go check out the ANA/FLA game now.
-Mike
Amen. Today's been great for watching hockey.
Did you guys see Nick Backstrom's performance against the Bruins? He was phenomenal, including a particularly noteworthy save on Lucic that left him banging his stick on the ice. The entire Minnesota team played well against a more star-studded Boston team, and they earned the win by outworking the Bruins... great to see that out of a team that doesn't get a lot of press.
Yeah, I was impressed. St Louis and MN both play the kind of Hockey that could bode well for a playoff run. I suspect Boston will have cup hangover, they've never impressed me as a team with the kind of character to make the finals a few seasons in a row. I get the feeling they are a first round upset waiting to happen. But they do have plenty of talent, no doubt about that. In the East it looks like the Rangers, Bruins, and everyone else unless Crosby has an impact on the Pens.
