Stanley cup Finals - Pens vs Sharks

[Quillback]

Man, as that 4 minute power play was just about over I was thinking to myself that the Sharks were done, then they scored.  Sharks face another 'Must Win' in game 4.

[Johnsfolly]

The Pens looked more determined to win than the sharks. I mentioned to my wife early in the third period that if the Pens got a third security goal that the sharks were done. They got it done! Next game in Pitt the CUP will be in the building. Love to see the Pens close it out at home for the first time in Penguin history. 

[Flysmallie]

I watched most of the 3rd and it looked pretty lopsided to me. The Sharks are getting the shots they just can't get it in the net. Looks like the Pens will end this next game. 

[Ham]

Gosh, I hope they get in done in Pittsburgh tomorrow. They have been the better team in all four games. I can't imagine the Pens losing three in a row. The Pens have a very effective game plan for the Sharks. They will not lose focus and they will do the hard work. The Sharks have not had and answer for it and the Pens were much better at home in Games One and Two.

if the Pens could just cash in a couple of their chances, it would make my life a lot less stressful. 

Lets Go Pens!

 

 

[Ham]

Martin Jones stole Game 5 for the sharks. The Pens were the better team for most of the Game. Jones had some puck luck as well, but deined the Pens again and again when they had quality chances. I knew with 10 minutes left the Pens would not score and figured the sharks would get an empty netter. Sucks. I freaking hated it.

Murray's weak performance in the first period cost him the Conn Smythe and the Pens the game. How much more it costs them remains to be seen. 2 of the 3 goals were pretty soft. He stopped a few quality chances later, but that first period was not good enough.

This series is Murray's to win or lose though. Unless Murray were to actually get injured, I do not see MAF getting anymore time in net. He's been inactive too long. It would be tough for him to get back up to game speed.

I have grown to really dislike the sharks coach. I want the Pens to win for a lot of the Pens players and the Pens fans, but I also want the sharks to lose to shut their coach up for a while and to get those ugly butt beards of the sharks players cut off.

so back to San Jose. I really wanted them to win in Pittsburgh, but I sure as hell do not want a Game 7. Let's Go Pens!

[Flysmallie]

Well one thing is for sure, it started off with a bang. Even my 12 year old daughter was into it for a little bit. Fun to watch, not the outcome I expected. 

[Quillback]

I didn't watch the game, might have to tune in the next one.

[Johnsfolly]

They're booing in San Jose! What classy fans! I would have loved to have seen them win the Cup at home, but they won a hard fought game both teams should be proud. Jones was a wall for most of the game just too many shots going his way. Whew! Now I can relax. Had a guy give me a hard time since I wore my Penguin shirt. Had to remind him that the Flyers weren't playing for the Stanley Cup. Maybe I will stop at his shop tomorrow. 

[Ham]

Beautiful!

[Ham]

Pens win the Cup! I'm so very happy for Duper, Kessel, Maatta, Letang, and Crosby. Guys that have dealt with way more than their share or injury and/or criticism. 

No complaints on my end. Crosby hoists the Cup. I expected him to give it to Kessel first or maybe Letang or maybe Murray, but not Trevor Daley. I have since read that Daley's Mom is battling cancer and has a poor prognosis. Daley told Crosby how much his Mom wanted to see him hoist the Cup so Croaby made a point to give him the cup first.

i would have cast my Conn Smythe ballot for Martin Jones. I thought he was the best player in the Finals and he had been big for the Sharks throughout the playoffs. Crosby had a great Playoff run no doubt and he was not a Bad choice, but without Jones. Pens sweep it and win my 3 goals a game. Jones stole at least one game for the Sharks. Think of the scores if Jones had been in net for the Pens. 

I'll try to enjoy this for a while. Big changes are coming to this club in the offseason. I'll worry about that later.