GDT: MDF #7 - 05/13/14 | New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 - NBC SPORTS, CBC

[Tawnos]

What would you rather have a period where we didn't play well but are up by a goal, or a period that we played great and just didn't score?

Id rather be leading. But if they continue this way, they won't be leading at the end of the game.

 

[Doctyl]

someone post the pic of the neal hold over there that nullified their powerplay...plus kreider got called for that so what the hell are they complaining about??!

Kreider's 17th vicious attempt in Crosby's life?

 

[5 4 Fighting]

How about that Gaborik fella leading the NHL in goals these playoffs btw. He's the real deal boys, insane net presence too.

 

[justanomade]

Henriks water splash was just to help Crosby grow some facial hair.

It helped!

But he`s still a crybaby..

 

[Tawnos]

Blueshirt Believer is somewhere out there pulling his hair out screaming at the tv to use the middle of the ice and not the boards. That was our demise last year, need to adjust ASAP.

They're using the boards because the Penguins have been takin away the middle of the ice for most of the series. They just need to adjust back to where they started.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

We gotta come out strong 2nd period they were starting to screw up at the end.... The Neal penalty killed some of their momentum

 

[mti79]

We're up 1-0 so I won't complain, but we cannot go into a shell for the next 40 minutes and expect to win. Need to establish a forecheck and spend some time in their zone. Fleury is shaken and if we can get an early one, the air goes out of that building.

 

[RiceCooker]

The Rangers had good pressure to start and after they scored that goal they seemed to lay back a little...Good period but keep going for more.

 

[Siddi]

They are ripping Crosby apart on CBC

 

[Cassano]

So much negativity when up 1-0 in game 7 with Henrik Lundqvist in net!

This is a prime position, learn to enjoy it!

LGR! 40 more mins. Give em hell.

 

[LottieDottie]

stop dumping the puck

 

[Kane One]

They are ripping Crosby apart on CBC

They should be. It was a fun debate between who the better captain is between Crosby and Toews. That's now over.

 

[Petey Pucks]

Kreider's 17th vicious attempt in Crosby's life?

somehow I know their fans really think that...even though it's far from true

 

[MGF0723]

They are ripping Crosby apart on CBC

Please do share....I'm watching NBCSN

 

[member 116805]

Henriks water splash was just to help Crosby grow some facial hair

Got to water and fertilize, man

 

[jerseyjinx94]

The Crosby stuff is a little overplayed on these boards.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

They are ripping Crosby apart on CBC

I wish I had CBC... NBC just praises Crosby constantly even wen he screws up...

 

[member 116805]

Man, am I thirsty tonight!

 

[nevesis]

So much negativity when up 1-0 in game 7 with Henrik Lundqvist in net!

This is a prime position, learn to enjoy it!

LGR! 40 more mins. Give em hell.

The negativity is well deserved. That wasn't a very good period despite the Boyle goal. You can't go into a shell and expect your goaltender to bail you out the next 40 minutes.

 

[justanomade]

9-18 for faceoffs so far. We need to win more faceoffs. Come on.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Crosby also grabbed Kreider on that penalty. Looks like the Pens lost momentum after the Neal stupidity.

I think the Rangers had the better chances but the Pens owned possession.

 

[Cassano]

How about that Gaborik fella leading the NHL in goals these playoffs btw. He's the real deal boys, insane net presence too.

He's too soft bro.

 

[5 4 Fighting]

They're using the boards because the Penguins have been takin away the middle of the ice for most of the series. They just need to adjust back to where they started.

Very good point, T. Let's hope AV sees what we see and does the right thing. I can say with confidence I feel much more comfortable with him than Torts.

 

[Petey Pucks]

So much negativity when up 1-0 in game 7 with Henrik Lundqvist in net!

This is a prime position, learn to enjoy it!

LGR! 40 more mins. Give em hell.

not so much negativity but realism...they cannot win playing this way 40 more min.....as I said before this type of play is good for late in the game when we have a decent ( 2 or more goals ) lead...not now

 

[Raspewtin]

Need to be better that period but the negativity is overblown, in my opinion.

Hank isn't having to play out of his mind. If he was I'd be more scared.