GDT: Game 6 - Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers - May 11th

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(Pittsburgh leads best-of-7 series 3-2)

TV: NBCSN, CBC, RDS

Big story: The New York Rangers avoided elimination in their Eastern Conference Second Round series with a 5-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 at Consol Energy Centre on Friday. They have to do it again in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden to force a deciding Game 7 in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

With forward Martin St. Louis playing despite the sudden passing of his mother one day earlier, the Rangers rallied and came up with arguably their best performance of the best-of-7 series. The objective heading into another Stanley Cup Playoff elimination game is to continue that strong, balanced play.

"They extended the series to Game 6, and it's really not about a seven-game series, it's about getting four wins," Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Saturday. "You should be desperate to do that in every opportunity, and we have that opportunity to do it in Game 6 and we should realize they're going to be at their very best again going back home."

Sunday marks exactly one year since the Penguins came to New York and defeated the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals to advance to the second round.
 
I may not like the rangers, but i want to see St. Louis score and have the rangers win, because it would be cool for St. Louis to dedicate this game to his mother, on Mother's Day.
 
Not too confident for Game 7 as a Pens fan. Never seen a team so hugely inconsistent. Embarrassing.
 
ncm7772 said:
Not too confident for Game 7 as a Pens fan. Never seen a team so hugely inconsistent. Embarrassing.
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Embarrassing? Really? You do realize there are two teams playing in the series, and no NHL team is just going to lay down because they are playing the Pittsburgh Penguins.
 
Tom R said:
Embarrassing? Really? You do realize there are two teams playing in the series, and no NHL team is just going to lay down because they are playing the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Yes, their effort has been embarrassing the past two games. Sugar coat it all you want. Lack of passion, lack of effort, lack of composure. There was nothing about the past two games any Penguins fan should be proud of.

And why should anyone expect a team to lie down for the Pens? I'm not sure why you'd mention something like that.
 
ncm7772 said:
Yes, their effort has been embarrassing the past two games. Sugar coat it all you want. Lack of passion, lack of effort, lack of composure. There was nothing about the past two games any Penguins fan should be proud of.

And why should anyone expect a team to lie down for the Pens? I'm not sure why you'd mention something like that.
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not sure why a Pens fan or any fan should ever be embarrassed as to the play of their team. The players yes, but fans? That is ridiculous and you can sugar coat that all you want.

Not to correct you, but game 5 there was no passion and lack of effort. Game 6, they outplayed the Rangers almost the entire game... The difference was Lundqvist.
 
Tom R said:
not sure why a Pens fan or any fan should ever be embarrassed as to the play of their team. The players yes, but fans? That is ridiculous and you can sugar coat that all you want.

Not to correct you, but game 5 there was no passion and lack of effort. Game 6, they outplayed the Rangers almost the entire game... The difference was Lundqvist.
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I can't see how you can tell yourself that Pittsburgh outplayed the Rangers, I don't want to argue. Just want to post my meaningless opinions.
 
ncm7772 said:
I can't see how you can tell yourself that Pittsburgh outplayed the Rangers, I don't want to argue. Just want to post my meaningless opinions.
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I can tell myself that because I watched the game.. Aside from the first 6-7 minutes of the game, the Pens thoroughly outplayed the Rangers. I don't want to argue either, but to read your posts that you were embarrassed that was laughable. Embarrassed about a sports team. I would say to you and anyone else that would say they were embarrassed by how their team played, that you need to step away from watching sports. Disappointed, upset, and even mad, I understand... embarrassed... wow.

Do you think people in Boston are complaining about their team or are embarrassed? They are going to game 7 against an opponent they should have beat in 5 games if you listen to the "experts". How about Chicago fans? Are they embarrassed because last time I checked, Minnesota is looking to go to a game 7 tonight.. My point is, there are two teams that play each game. Both teams want to win. Both teams are going to have ups and downs. Just sit back and enjoy the games. Be disappointed, upset and even mad if your team underachieves, but embarrassed? That kind of drama is for the my little pony boards if they have them.. (Yes, I know my little pony... my daughter loved that as much as she loved watching Jordan Staal..)
 
No need to get so bothered by the opinion of someone you'll never meet.
 
ncm7772 said:
Not too confident for Game 7 as a Pens fan. Never seen a team so hugely inconsistent. Embarrassing.
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That comment got taken far too literally....lol, no need to harp on it Tom. I think you're over analyzing.

They haven't played up to expectations, but we fans will continue to support them as will fans of BOS or CHI. Obviously there is a realistic disappointment as a Pens fan, I'm embarrassed for the Pens EFFORT the past few games, that is irrelevant to New York "trying to win."
We didn't deserve to win, and I can accept defeat. But it becomes frustrating and borderline embarassing when our best effort isn't even close to displayed. The Penguins are like Jekyll and Hyde, never know what you're gonna get.
That said, I hope they seal the deal tonight. Go Pens!
 


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