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Our weekly reader-reaction question for Pittsburgh sports fans is “U mad, bro?”
Well, the Penguins just blew a 3-1 result in the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of their best-of-five initial round series.
The franchise is now on the brink of losing its 3rd straight playoff series. This time, its appearing like the Penguins will be sent packaging by a group that ranked 24th in the NHL entering this revamped playoff format.
What do you believe? Do you believe Penguins fans might be a little mad today?
And, trust me, these are the kind ones.
All these responses originated from Wednesday nights “Hockey in the Hub” program.
OK, Yuri, begin us off!
Throughout this series, at times I feel as if he has gotten too far into his own net. And the Canadiens have actually seen that, too. Theyve attempted that bad angle shot Petry pulled off on a few celebrations during this series.
Yeah. Thats a little of it right there. Bylsma did a few of that “I d rather lose than be shown incorrect” stuff by the end of his run, too.
Mike is going after goaltender Matt Murray.
” Pens big time players require to play huge in huge time games. They simply have not lately.”
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See the above action, Robbie. Disco music got really popular, actually quickly. Then it faded truly quickly.
Tyler has an ominous feeling about where things are going.
Since the Penguins played like a team that was up 6-1 with two minutes left. Not up 3-1 with 34 minutes left.
Well, possibly thats not a bad thing, John. Because for the amount of time Penguins shooters have struck the glass so far in this series, perhaps theyll break it open once again.
By contrast, after the 2009 Stanley Cup, Dan Bylsma won one playoff series against the Senators in 2010. He then lost 3 series in a row against the Canadiens (2010 ), Lightning (2011 ), and Flyers (2012 ).
Second action? Dealing with the inescapable anxiety.
– Sidney Crosby scored in the first two video games. However in 19:35 of ice time Wednesday, he managed just 2 shots on goal, was a minus-1, and lost 15 of 23 faceoffs.
Exactly, Randy. This is the 13th successive playoff video game in which the Penguins have stopped working to break the three-goal plateau. Take a look at a few of these numbers in the series so far.
He utilized to be a goalie who played even bigger than his frame. Every look.
Coming off the pandemic time out and with Sullivans track record, my bet is hell make it through into the next season before any such relocation would be made.
Frank discussed something I wished to address.
Tyler, I swallowed that tablet. And its making me gag.
Does he get two more years beyond that like Bylsma did? Sullivan appears like more of a gruff person than Bylsma was.
” Maybe they just arent that good anymore, ya understand?”.
Wednesday, Petry sniped it for the video game winner.
Thats been the book on Murray since the 2017 Finals versus Nashville ended, Mike.
Justin has a stunning realization.
” Is it crazy to ask? If they lose this series, is Sullys job in jeopardy? With this amount of skill to lose to this group its unreal.”.
Now, at times he bends low and makes himself look far more compact than he is.
On their finest days.
” The Pens should not have to be clawing every night and scratching to beat the 24th finest group in the playoffs. I believe this is just what they are now.
Robbie wants to talk coaching, too.
All that said, I do not think Murray is the reason they are on the brink of removal. Yes, Montreals Carey Price has been better in the other internet. However its not like I enjoyed Game 1 or 3 and believed to myself, “You know what, if Tristan Jarry is in the internet, they win that video game!”.
” The window is closed.”.
Its not crazy, Joe, since a lot of good hockey coaches have been fired for a lot less than getting swept by the Islanders and possibly losing to the 24th-ranked team in hockey.
John wraps it up for us.
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” Pittsburgh plays like a team that believes they are much better than what they are, which in turn results in losses to inferior challengers.”.
As you can see there, Murray wasnt awfully deep that time. He got unlucky on the bounce off his mask and into the goal. Scouting-wise, he had invited that shot over the previous two video games.
– Kris Letang has 94 shifts in this series and no points.
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That analogy held with Bylsma. Im fearing its ending up being relevant to Sullivan, too.
Yup. I do understand.
During this series, at times I feel as if he has actually gotten too far into his own net. As you can see there, Murray wasnt extremely deep that time. If they lose this series, is Sullys job in jeopardy? With this quantity of skill to lose to this group its unbelievable.”.
Randy puts the bullseye on the star players.
I do not understand, Yuri. You might not be providing them enough credit.
The Penguins are down 2-1 due to the fact that they dont score enough anymore. Simple and pure.
I didnt capture it live, but whatever he said, hes 100% right. And thats 100% frightening.
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” For as excellent as Murray remained in the 3rd period on Monday, thats how bad he was tonight. I have actually never ever seen a 6 4″ goalie play like he was 4 6.”.
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If they lose to the Canadiens here, thats exactly where Sullivan would be. After the 2017 Stanley Cup, his group beat the Flyers to open the 2018 playoffs, then lost to the Washington Capitals, the New York Islanders (2019 opening round), and may lose to the Canadiens.
” That was a embarrassing and pitiful (expletive) show. Up 3-1 and then lose 4-3 to a bad team who they made appear like the early 80s Oilers!”
Joe would like to know if Mike Sullivan will find himself on the hot seat.
In in between the second and third durations, Teddy Blueger was the NBC intermission interview. In referencing the blown 3-1 lead, he stated something to the effect of “we let go the accelerator a little bit” or “we slowed down a little bit.”.
Take an appearance at some of these numbers in the series so far.
Wednesday, Marleau did a great task as the net-front man screening Price on Jason Zuckers power play goal.
The way the Penguins are making them look right now, it feels like Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jeff Petry are much better than those bums Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey ever were.
” Sully is Disco (Dan Bylsma) 2.0.”.
Yet, he was a minus-3 in less than 11 minutes of ice time. Marleau should not be playing.
– Evgeni Malkin has one point in the series.
And I believe the rest of North America is figuring that out now, too.
– Jake Guentzels only objective on 11 shots so far is an empty-netter.
Step? Understanding reality.
We dont have a time machine that is going to take us back to 2009. And even 2016 or 2017.
I also believe they are postponing to a veteran. And I think they are trying to justify Marleaus unnecessary acquisition.
” Why is Marleau getting played over Evan Rodrigues? If we can see he is no longer effective and does absolutely no to contribute, why cant the coaches see that? Or does Sully simply feel hes best and will not eliminate him from the lineup?”.
The stars have not been stars frequently enough.
Ben is upset Patrick Marleau keeps getting ice time.
