mojo1917 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 So, when the Pens lose they really lose, like, by a lot. I haven't watch too many Pens games yet. What I have noticed in the scores is they are either winning 2 or 3 in a row or getting blown out. Are these drubbings a result of Murray resting and the #2 guy not being up to snuff ? I know Niemi is no longer able to ruin things for the Pens, is " the insert the #2 guy's name here" just as sorry ? It just seems odd to me that they play well for a couple of nights then seemingly everyone takes the night off, any insight into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, mojo1917 said: So, when the Pens lose they really lose, like, by a lot. I haven't watch too many Pens games yet. What I have noticed in the scores is they are either winning 2 or 3 in a row or getting blown out. Are these drubbings a result of Murray resting and the #2 guy not being up to snuff ? I know Niemi is no longer able to ruin things for the Pens, is " the insert the #2 guy's name here" just as sorry ? It just seems odd to me that they play well for a couple of nights then seemingly everyone takes the night off, any insight into this. I'm guessing they aren't familiar with the new number 2 goaltender on how he reacts to shots and rebounds. Fleury seemed like he had no idea where the rebound went thus looking like a fish out of water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Murray played the start of the back to back last night and let in 4 goals on 9 shots before Desmith relieved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 hours ago, mojo1917 said: So, when the Pens lose they really lose, like, by a lot. I haven't watch too many Pens games yet. What I have noticed in the scores is they are either winning 2 or 3 in a row or getting blown out. Are these drubbings a result of Murray resting and the #2 guy not being up to snuff ? I know Niemi is no longer able to ruin things for the Pens, is " the insert the #2 guy's name here" just as sorry ? It just seems odd to me that they play well for a couple of nights then seemingly everyone takes the night off, any insight into this. The common theme on all these blowouts was that they were the 2nd game of a back-to-back on the road with Niemi getting the nod. This latest fiasco was Murray's first double dip. The good news is that they have 4 of these BTB scenarios out of the way. Bad news is they have 15 more to go (Pens have a league leading 19 BTB this year). So they go 63-19. It's been a combination of poor play in the defensive end and poor goaltending. Only 5 teams have more points than the Pens. Only 3 teams have a worse goal differential. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leach27 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 dont forget most goals against as well, 50. For now anyway, very early in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yotes Jackets Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I think it's a case of the cup hangover. They aren't afraid to coast and know they can turn it on the last 20/into the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leach27 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I disagree. Cup hangover only applies to Kane. haha!http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-sports-guru/2012/05/patrick-kanes-cinco-de-mayo-party-photos-passed-out-at-uw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We'll see. I think its really hard to get up for regular season games day in and day out. But to through the two cup runs that that they did, I think that it HAS to wear on the core. Toss in world cup hear and there, and there's not much recovery time either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 3 hours ago, nossagog said: We'll see. I think its really hard to get up for regular season games day in and day out. But to through the two cup runs that that they did, I think that it HAS to wear on the core. Toss in world cup hear and there, and there's not much recovery time either. 0-0 after 2 against the Flames in the now-dreaded 2nd game of a BTB... #improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 8 hours ago, B21 said: 0-0 after 2 against the Flames in the now-dreaded 2nd game of a BTB... #improvement At least we got a point B. That's improvement. And the play of Jarry last night gives me more hope. He deserved a lot better from that game. He looked very solid in net and his positioning and technique looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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