GDT: The Quest For The Holy Grail Begins! - Game 1 v Isles @ 12:00EST

[Andy99]

So do we think this is the usual NBC 12:30 puck drop garbage instead of 12? Need to time the to do list before the game properly.

probably 12:25...

 

[wgknestrick]

Bob is ready to go!

Almost worth a goal/game. PIT should already know the 2 players they need to shut down and focus on. BLART needs to hunker down on them, while Crosby's line should be matched against someone else.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

So do we think this is the usual NBC 12:30 puck drop garbage instead of 12? Need to time the to do list before the game properly.

I'm going with 12:15. They scheduled it this early to avoid a conflict, so it doesn't serve them to start later I would think...

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Let’s Go Pens!!

 

[Andy99]

Lets make it 9!!

As the NHL told us repeatedly, if you win the first game, you have like a 68% chance of winning the series...that’s big....that’s why I’ve now changed my prediction on the BOS-Wash series to pick the Caps coming out with a win

 

[Tom Hanks]

Tick Tock......

 

[Still Apps]

Go Pens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Andy99]

 

[Andy99]

in other words, Letang needs to be good Letang in this series...

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Welp, off to find a bar that'd have this on. I'm not in Pittsburgh.

 

[ColePens]

Tomorrow is my last birthday before 40, just one more Cup from the boys this year is all I want

Happy bday!!!

 

[wgknestrick]

Welp, off to find a bar that'd have this on. I'm not in Pittsburgh.

Noon, Sunday bar. You might have a problem.

 

[ColePens]

in other words, Letang needs to be good Letang in this series...

I completely completely completely agree w/ Jesse's tweet.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Noon, Sunday bar. You might have a problem.

11am where I am.

 

[ColePens]

Pretty pumped up. The last 3 playoffs have SUUUCKED. I would just love to see a run here.

 

[TheNorthPenguin]

As obvious as this seems I think this game will define how the series goes. If the Pens play how they played the way they have for most of the back half of the year and remain structured and don’t chase, that would be huge. Getting that first goal would be nice too after the long break, get them settled in.

 

[Andy99]

Ruh roh....change that PO stat!

 

[Headshot77]

This will be one of the few games I'll be able to see in full. Stupid work starting at 6pm for me.

 

[Dessloch]

Isles fans are salivating on the thought of facing the Pens who they feel have weak goaltending and week D and are soft as a team.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Isles fans are salivating on the thought of facing the Pens who they feel have weak goaltending and week D and are soft as a team.

What do Islander fans know about good hockey?

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Isles fans are salivating on the thought of facing the Pens who they feel have weak goaltending and week D and are soft as a team.

Hmm didn't seem to save them in 6 of 8 meetings this year...

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Sorry been stuck in a cave. Malkin gametime or is he out?

Thanks

 

[Tom Hanks]

 

[wgknestrick]

I completely completely completely agree w/ Jesse's tweet.

The main thing for PIT to sustain success against NYI is to dominate/exploit their 4th line. If that line is able to have a positive goal diff, we are in trouble. Barzal and Eberle are going to get their points and goals. We know that. When Martin/ClusterF#%$/Czikas start winning the 5v5 battle against your L1, you have no chance to win. We all saw that movie before and it was embarrassing.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

What do Islander fans know about good hockey?

Not much since the late 70s and early 80s.

They DO have a rich history of pissing all over the Penguins in the playoffs, though. 93 still makes me a bit physically ill.