Will the Pens win 1 game?

**LatrobePA** · 06-01-2009, 08:21 AM

They're playing hard BUT not making the shots. Osgood that good? Or are they just getting the lucky bounces?? Looks like a replay of last year!

Lets go Pens!

**LarryNJ** · 06-01-2009, 08:33 AM

Osgood has played great and MAF hasn't. That's the difference so far. They have had their chances and will continue to get them. I don't know if they will win 4 out of 5 but I think they will win a game or 2.

**Prosdo** · 06-01-2009, 09:02 AM

They will win both home games to get back in the series. Detroit has had some lucky bounces. Also Letang needs to stop fumbling the puck. He does it so much lately then everyone has to pull out of the zone and regroup. I wouldn't be surprised to see Petr Sykora come in either. Just to see if he is out of his slump.

**BR7** · 06-01-2009, 09:31 AM

MAF is letting in some garbage shots and Detroit seems to be getting the lucky bounces. Detroit is playing hard and I would have thought the Pens would have taken one game, but now I'm doubtful they can win 4 of 5.

**lloydfan4life** · 06-01-2009, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by BR7

MAF is letting in some garbage shots and Detroit seems to be getting the lucky bounces. Detroit is playing hard and I would have thought the Pens would have taken one game, but now I'm doubtful they can win 4 of 5.

Pens need to get their collective asses in gear and play like they're capable of playing or they can kiss the Cup goodbye again this year.

**LatrobePA** · 06-01-2009, 10:44 AM

MAF is the diffrence maker IMO like said above. He has let the easy ones by and making stops on the hard ones...He's got to get his head out of his ass if we stand a chance.

IMO the wings are playing shady, Z covering the puck was BS should of been a P shot for us but no call, two nights in a row this has happened, not saying we'd won or even made the shot but you never know.

**BR7** · 06-01-2009, 01:03 PM

The no call penalty on Detroits second goal was bs. Definately slashing. There was another interference call that wasn't called as well.

Are you referring to when the puck landed on Osgood's back and Z covered it up?

**LatrobePA** · 06-01-2009, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by BR7

The no call penalty on Detroits second goal was bs. Definately slashing. There was another interference call that wasn't called as well.

Are you referring to when the puck landed on Osgood's back and Z covered it up?

Yes, and again last night when he laid in the crease and used his left hand to cover. They read the NHL rules, only the goalie can cover the puck...That's just the lucky bounces they have been getting. I hope that crap ends at home! 2:2 going back to MI would be nice. Win there come home and win for the cup!

**steelerfan11** · 06-01-2009, 01:36 PM

I don't know the rules as well as others due to only watching hockey for a little. But aren't the wings causing interference almost every time down the ice for the pens? I know there was an obvious interference call that the refs missed last night but it seems like every time Crosby tries to skate into the wings end hit is held. Please correct me if I am wrong.

**LarryNJ** · 06-01-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by steelerfan11

I don't know the rules as well as others due to only watching hockey for a little. But aren't the wings causing interference almost every time down the ice for the pens? I know there was an obvious interference call that the refs missed last night but it seems like every time Crosby tries to skate into the wings end hit is held. Please correct me if I am wrong.

It's sort of like holding in football. You could call holding on every play but the usually only call the very obvious ones. (except when the lineman is holding Harrison than they seldom call it)

The refs aren't doing that bad of a job. It comes down to making the most of your chances which the Pens aren't. Hitting cross bars, missing break aways, ect. MAF also really needs to step up big time. We are playing a great team, anything less than your best won't cut it. The Redwings aren't the Flyers, Caps or Hurricanes.