Oh fuck, this wasn’t the ideal outcome to say the least.
Tonight was the first time in a while that Helm was back in action and it was a good game in the beginning. 1st Period and things were pretty even and we had a few chances and got on the PP near the end, but it was to no avail and thus it was still a game. 2nd Period though was when things started going to shit as we trailed and then we had penalty issues where the Pens were up 2-0. In the midway part of the period when we needed a goal, we call 877-Goals-Now! And Compher delivered and got us on the board. Unfortunately the Pens scored shortly after after we make more penalties and Pens got the 2 goal lead again. 3rd Period and we needed a wake up call and while it seemed bleak, we go on the PP and Toews cut the lead to 1 and Mack extended his point streak. But the Pens put the nail on the coffin as they scored 2 more and thus broke our winning streak that lasted 6 Games. Oh well we can’t win every time and sucked we couldn’t get close to the Stars tonight, but we have another chance on Friday when the Coyotes come to town and finish this home stand.
I knew I had a bad feeling after everyone kept saying how bad the pens have been playing lately it always happens to us same when we lost to ana and Chicago prior to the game all we heard was how poorly those teams were playing and all 3 ended up beating us
The Pens were not really playing as badly as people were saying they were. The bad Rangers loss had underlying numbers that did not strongly align with the scoreline and neither did the Senators loss.
The Sens game we just got goalied. I did not watch the Rags game but it seemed Shesterkin was on his A-game, and they're just a far better team than us at the moment.
Totally agree. The Avs fans complaining about penalties on the game thread was disappointing. The Avs played undisciplined almost all night and paid for it
See this is textbook Pittsburgh Sports. They play down to lesser teams and then play up to higher teams. And vice versa. Mainly you have to keep in mind that the quality of a sports team from Pittsburgh operates in a quantum realm of being terrible & bad while being good & great at the same time.
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Oh fuck, this wasn’t the ideal outcome to say the least. Tonight was the first time in a while that Helm was back in action and it was a good game in the beginning. 1st Period and things were pretty even and we had a few chances and got on the PP near the end, but it was to no avail and thus it was still a game. 2nd Period though was when things started going to shit as we trailed and then we had penalty issues where the Pens were up 2-0. In the midway part of the period when we needed a goal, we call 877-Goals-Now! And Compher delivered and got us on the board. Unfortunately the Pens scored shortly after after we make more penalties and Pens got the 2 goal lead again. 3rd Period and we needed a wake up call and while it seemed bleak, we go on the PP and Toews cut the lead to 1 and Mack extended his point streak. But the Pens put the nail on the coffin as they scored 2 more and thus broke our winning streak that lasted 6 Games. Oh well we can’t win every time and sucked we couldn’t get close to the Stars tonight, but we have another chance on Friday when the Coyotes come to town and finish this home stand.
Don't worry we'll try to help you out in catching the Stars tomorrow ;)
Thanks Pens. Glad we helped you out in your playoff picture tonight.
Every time I think Rantanen has the best backhand in the league, along comes Sid to remind me that his is otherworldy.
Good.. [good](https://media.giphy.com/media/UTFiHeDL8cOSA/giphy.gif)..
You’re next pal.
C'mon baby don't be that way
I knew I had a bad feeling after everyone kept saying how bad the pens have been playing lately it always happens to us same when we lost to ana and Chicago prior to the game all we heard was how poorly those teams were playing and all 3 ended up beating us
The Pens were not really playing as badly as people were saying they were. The bad Rangers loss had underlying numbers that did not strongly align with the scoreline and neither did the Senators loss.
The Sens game we just got goalied. I did not watch the Rags game but it seemed Shesterkin was on his A-game, and they're just a far better team than us at the moment.
>they're just a far better team than us at the moment [I mean...](https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1637273011974811650?cxt=HHwWhMC98abI4bgtAAAA)
Case in point.
I'm not seeing that anywhere but the goal number.
sid was amazing but i gotta say…everytime i see mack enter his gallop my heart drops lol. it’s like you KNOW whoop ass is inbound
Imagine how it feels when you're a fan of the team he's on. It makes every single moment he's on the ice that much more exciting.
[Oh boy](https://www.tiktok.com/@nhl/video/6931847787797613829)
That game went very differently than I thought it would. Jeff Carter revenge tour.
Useless.
Ahem FUCK them kids GG lil bros
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He took a couple shots too. He really wanted it lol
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I feel like regardless of what team you’re cheering for at the game, everyone wants to see the goalie score when they shoot because it’s so rare.
Avs still winning the central and the west.
After a stretch of games against NYR Mon NYR NYR Ott Col the Penguins have predictably gotten 2 wins... against the Rags and Colorado.
Side note: this weird defense of Jeff Carter by the TNT crew is bonkers. Words simply don't describe how poorly Carter has played this season.
Seems like each time the Avs can take first in the central they lose the game. Guess they don't want home ice.
The Avs were the top seed in every round last year, but all the clinchers came on the road.
It's not really that. This is I believe their second time they can take first in the division and the didn't show up again.
And those chances will come again, but I think for me this ultimately comes down to "there's one trophy that matters."
I just want the team to be healthy come round one. Winning the division doesn’t really mean much to me.
Pens came to play and we really didn’t. Well deserved win for them. The race for those two WC spots in the east is gonna be interesting.
Totally agree. The Avs fans complaining about penalties on the game thread was disappointing. The Avs played undisciplined almost all night and paid for it
Fuck Jeff Carter. That’s it.
Thank you, my beautiful flightless birds. 😍
We still need to beat you tomorrow
But today we are friends.
who says hockey isn't romantic
Bruins’ fans loved this too, we do NOT want to see Bob in the first round
Is he good against the Bruins? He's not against the Penguins.
If Bob goes playoff god mode, it's over for anyone.
Just after what he did to the Bolts in the first round 2019, I’d much rather see Jarry
Yeah, but then what happened?
Jarry is still missing, if you see him please contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 800–THE–LOST (800–843–5678).
JEFF CARTER SCORED TWICE!!!!
JEFF CARTER SCORED!
GG flightless birds
Fuck the doomerism. Jeff FUCKING Carter scored twice? We're winning the Cup
Start handing out W's like Oprah. Plan the fucking parade.
That’s two time Stanley Cup champ Jeff Carter to you
Good game, Avalanche. See you next season! Perhaps sooner.
The optimism is strong with this one. But for real though, that'd be an exciting finals.
I love your optimism.
*Sad snowdrift noises*
Embarrassing loss. Can’t even score on a 6 on 5 for over 3 minutes. Love my Avs but when they flame out, they flame out hard.
Last 5 min was a circus.
Not quite how I expected that to go
I don't understand this team.
See this is textbook Pittsburgh Sports. They play down to lesser teams and then play up to higher teams. And vice versa. Mainly you have to keep in mind that the quality of a sports team from Pittsburgh operates in a quantum realm of being terrible & bad while being good & great at the same time.
If by Pittsburgh sports, you mean Steelers. Buccos play down to everyone.
Oen of the biggest anomaly teams this whole season.
Same, bro. Same.
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