Post-Game Talk: Game VII Pens win vs Avs: I dreamed a dream

[Ryder71]

If/when this team resorts to looking like shit again, let's remember this game for what this group of players is capable of. These little glimpses of inspired play happened under Johnston, too.

I think Sully deserves a lot more rope than MJ, but I get your point. Nonetheless we played with purpose and structure last night. Whether this is a one off or not time will tell.

 

[Gold Diamond]

75 more games of this, please.

That was about as perfect a game as can be played by this team.

 

[pistolpete11]

I don't think the Avs had that degree of an edge. Sometimes these stats don't tell the whole story. Heck the final score wasn't representative of how the game was played. But for at least last nights game, WE were the better team. And I don't think the AV's took the night off. They are arguably the fastest team in hockey but we kept them to the outside quite a bit despite what some ''fancy stats'' might indicate. We kept up with their pace and largely turned their turnovers into bonified scoring chances. We were opportunistic and dictated a lot of what happened. And our 3rd line accorded themselves nicely against Mackinnon, Makar and crew. PK was outstanding. Sure hope they can bottle this effort. That said we're only 3-4.

Instances like this is why I can never take these advanced stats too seriously. "We just ran into a hot goalie! Look at all the HDCF%!" Maybe, or maybe these stats are just incredibly flawed because they can't take into account any number of factors . Jarry made a couple of big time saves, but for the most part, the Pens carried play in that game.

Zahorna can move but his actual ability to make quicker moves is just slow. Now big body but doesn't play big. Not a fan as he is just not showing me over the last 2 years he wants to get dirty and bang with that size.

It's OK. We all come to realizations at different times. You'll see the light eventually. I have faith in you.

I think Sully deserves a lot more rope than MJ, but I get your point. Nonetheless we played with purpose and structure last night. Whether this is a one off or not time will tell.

Johnston was only here a year and a half. It's been 5 years since Sully won a playoff series. How much more rope does he deserve?

 

[LOGiK]

Them they say 'Jarry never steals a game for the team' just witness last night, Jarry saving the team from giving up 1, then 2, then a landslide of goals.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

Zahorna can move but his actual ability to make quicker moves is just slow. Now big body but doesn't play big. Not a fan as he is just not showing me over the last 2 years he wants to get dirty and bang with that size. Pens will move POJ as Shea is what they prefer. Get a RD and have to get Carter off the ice,

You don't have to be a banger to be a successful linemate. Z's best attribute is his ability to keep pucks alive and maintain possession due to his wingspan. He typically comes out with the puck when it's in the corner

This is especially useful/needed on this team since they tend to be a "1 shot and done" in the OZ. Now those blocked or missed shots that go along the boards have a chance to be retrieved

 

[LOGiK]

Where are all the people that said the Pens would get steamrolled tonight?

I said 5-1 aves... actually watched the game too, in a hospital, but... still watched.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

They had jump, dominated and it reflected on the scoreboard. Probably the most refreshing game I’ve watched this team play since COVID.

Not exactly holding my breath, but I hope it continues.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

75 more games of this, please.

That was about as perfect a game as can be played by this team.

There's no way they keep it up for 75 games. But yes let's play a majority of games like this.

Let's keep the system with high forwards. Change it up anything please.

 

[Coastal Kev]

75 more games of this, please.

That was about as perfect a game as can be played by this team.

Well, I think that’s the problem isn’t it? Can the oldest roster put that effort out there enough times over 82 games?

 

[Ryder71]

Instances like this is why I can never take these advanced stats too seriously. "We just ran into a hot goalie! Look at all the HDCF%!" Maybe, or maybe these stats are just incredibly flawed because they can't take into account any number of factors . Jarry made a couple of big time saves, but for the most part, the Pens carried play in that game.


It's OK. We all come to realizations at different times. You'll see the light eventually. I have faith in you.


Johnston was only here a year and a half. It's been 5 years since Sully won a playoff series. How much more rope does he deserve?

Let me be perfectly clear, I'm not proposing we keep Sully, but what I'm saying is he's deserving of more consideration than MJ with say a one off performance. We never looked all that good with MJ. We have at times under Sully. Totally agree with you about the ''fancy stats''.

 

[The Old Master]

Well, I think that’s the problem isn’t it? Can the oldest roster put that effort out there enough times over 82 games?

seeing the way Geno is feeding off of his winger i think they may be able to. (but will they)

 

[Ryder71]

Well, I think that’s the problem isn’t it? Can the oldest roster put that effort out there enough times over 82 games?

100%, doing it one night while impressive doesn't mean it's sustainable. Hope so, but highly unlikely.

 

[Bnat66]

I said 5-1 aves... actually watched the game too, in a hospital, but... still watched.

Hope you get well fast

 

[AuroraBorealis]

The fans who mark players as underwhelming and ineffective solely because their lack of hits crack me up.
It's like 2016 and 2017 never happened.

 

[Zbynek]

Them they say 'Jarry never steals a game for the team' just witness last night, Jarry saving the team from giving up 1, then 2, then a landslide of goals.

But that much is true. He never steals the game for us. Last night, the entire Pens team showed up - every single line on offense and every single line on defense.

That hasn't happened since like February dude.

Jarry has pretty much never stolen a game for us in spite of poor performances elsewhere in the lineup. Much less has he ever done that in a high-pressure scenario (Last 1/4 of the season + playoffs).

 

[Gurglesons]

But that much is true. He never steals the game for us. Last night, the entire Pens team showed up - every single line on offense and every single line on defense.

That hasn't happened since like February dude.

Jarry has pretty much never stolen a game for us in spite of poor performances elsewhere in the lineup. Much less has he ever done that in a high-pressure scenario (Last 1/4 of the season + playoffs).

Yeah that game last night is what I expect out of Jarry most nights at his cap hit and contract.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

 

[LOGiK]

Hope you get well fast

Not me, grand mum, broken hip... disastrous for living comfortably in her own home waiting for the last bus. Now.... pain, misery, uncomfortable, unknown ...
sad.

 

[cvrle1]

While I'm happy with performance and a W, I am also annoyed. This win has pretty much given Sullivan all the rope he needs for the remainder of this year. Even if they lose next 20 games, and Dubas calls him in to can him, all Sully needs to do is say Avalanche, and thats the end of the conversation. He walks away and is still pens coach.

As stated, hope this may be a start of them actually playing like they should, but fool me once.....

 

[BobCole]

While I'm happy with performance and a W, I am also annoyed. This win has pretty much given Sullivan all the rope he needs for the remainder of this year. Even if they lose next 20 games, and Dubas calls him in to can him, all Sully needs to do is say Avalanche, and thats the end of the conversation. He walks away and is still pens coach.

As stated, hope this may be a start of them actually playing like they should, but fool me once.....

Do people actually believe they wouldn't fire Sully if the team lost 20 straight? The hyperbole here is nuts.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Do people actually believe they wouldn't fire Sully if the team lost 20 straight? The hyperbole here is nuts.

Yes.

Take a look at Sully's track record since 18 and then also consider ownership signing him to a juicy new contract coming off of repeated failure.

Hyperbole?? Methinks not.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

While I'm happy with performance and a W, I am also annoyed. This win has pretty much given Sullivan all the rope he needs for the remainder of this year. Even if they lose next 20 games, and Dubas calls him in to can him, all Sully needs to do is say Avalanche, and thats the end of the conversation. He walks away and is still pens coach.

As stated, hope this may be a start of them actually playing like they should, but fool me once.....

Let's choose to celebrate a win where we soundly beat legit contenders and our 3rd line and bottom pair performed well.

 

[JTG]

We gud at hocket again!!1!!!

 

[Andy99]

We gud at hocket again!!1!!!

Let’s wait a few games before proclaiming this lol…

 

[LOGiK]

Yes.

Take a look at Sully's track record since 18 and then also consider ownership signing him to a juicy new contract coming off of repeated failure.

Hyperbole?? Methinks not.

Must be nice to have such a rock solid contract. I mean... what would he have to do to actually get fired?