Game 66 Craps vs. Rangers

[Messiah717]

Good win coupled with the Pens losing.

 

[kreidertime]

Pens losing definitely takes a lot of pressure off next game.

 

[kreidertime]

Brind'Amour really isn't a very smart coach. He runs those guys into the ground every regular season. You could see they were out of gas game 7 vs. the Rangers last year. His style is not realistic to making long playoff runs. I wonder if Tampa is about to flip the switch now.

 

[PorterPanzer]

Lindgren missing definitely hurts the defense but considering Nemeth was the #6 last year Mikkola and Harpur are not so bad. Would not be surprised to see Kappo on the bench come playoff time, I don't mind the lack of scoring because he never puts himself in a position to score but his defense is awful. Quenneville is a legitimate name but hasn't been cleared to coach again by the NHL.

 

[kreidertime]

Kakko’s defense is awful? What are you watching? That’s not true at all.

 

[NYR Fan]

Pens losing definitely takes a lot of pressure off next game.

I thought we were done and finishing behind the Pens for sure Mr. Titanic?

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

I have to.....agree with Dump...of all the ranger forwards Kakko wouldn't be on the top of my list of those who needs improvement in the defensive zone

 

[Greyvtrayn]

The impact of Lindgren being out can't be over-stated. Hopefully he is able to come back soon and remains healthy for a playoff run.

 

[Ranger71]

Sounds like they're keeping Lindgren out tomorrow, and probably a little extra since they are where they are in the standings.

 

[NYR Fan]

Like I said - do the math. You guys run on emotion. Nothing is impossible, but the math said/says it was going to be VERY difficult for the Pens to catch the Rangers unless they went 6-0 or 6-1 points against us OR we fell off a cliff with getting points (that was never happening).

In other news 3-0-1 in their past 4 games - 7 of 8 points obtained.

 

[faatanqui]

The grit and killer instinct that cup teams possess, do we have it?

The talent is there

but, when I watch our guys play and the constant deference to the other , it has to stop.