Penguins/NHL
Penguins 2 – Capitals 0
Off to the Conference Finals for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Pittsburgh Penguins on goals from Bryan Rust and Patric Hornqvist, knocked out the President Trophy winners for the second straight season with a 2-0 win in Game 7.
Washington’s momentum from Games 5 and 6 did not carry over into Game 7 and the Penguins showed tonight why they’re the defending Stanley Cup Champions.
From Marc Andre Fleury between the pipes, to skaters 1-18, it was a vintage Penguin performance in everyone doing what it took to deliver a win.
The Penguins withstood an early surge as the Capitals had four shots in the first 2:18, only to hold the Capitals without a shot for the next 13 minutes in period one.
The Penguins started to get to their game and would then be the one’s to rise to the occasion from there.
Mr. Elimination Game Bryan Rust put the Penguins up 1-0 at 8:49 of the second period and Pittsburgh got Washington in another situation of chasing the game.
Most impressive with the Penguins was the killer instinct in period three.
They pounced on the Capitals with a 7-1 shot advantage to open the period and Patric Hornqvist scored a huge goal 4:14 into the period to put the Penguins ahead 2-0. Leading to the goal was Alex Ovechkin unable to clear the zone on a pinch from Justin Schultz.
And boy did the Capitals go out with a whimper in the final period.
With a 2-0 lead, it was game over as the Penguins made the Capitals into a dump and chase team and Washington was rarely a threat in the final period as Marc Andre Fleury was spectacular on the night for the shutout with a 29 save performance.
The Penguins get to continue to chase their fifth Stanley Cup, while the Washington Capitals now get to ponder about another ‘What IF’ Season.
Game 1 vs Ottawa is Saturday.
Goal Summary
2nd Period
PIT 8:49 Bryan Rust (5) | Assists: Jake Guentzel, Sidney Crosby
3rd Period
PIT 4:14 Patric Hornqvist (4) | Assist: Justin Schultz
Last night was the second time Fleury fukked froyo in the arse.
Business is Bloomin
Pens are going to lose to the senators in three.
2017 Conn Smythe Award Winner Marc-Andre Fleury
All hail!!!!!!!!
Oveckin in the best in the NHL at 3 things. One timers on the PP, charging, and slashing. Other than that, he is worthless.
At least he’s the best at something. You on the other hand…not so much. #blowitup
Tiger woods fist pump
Predivorce though!
Let’s enjoy this! The Caps can prepare for their expansion draft now.
How can you justify trading MAF after he takes this team to a SC victory and Conn Smythe trophy? Difficult decision for Pens management. Its the only way they’re going to win the cup.
I think it’s the fact that he’s 33 and making 6 mil a season where they have another goalie who’s much younger that did the exact same thing last year who’s making 2 million less a season. It just makes business sense. When you take emotions out of the decision, it’s the most logical move for a team with two generational talents at potentially the last years of their prime. And we still have two rounds to go yet, so as much as I’m enjoying this run, I think it’s important to stay rational. Why can’t we just enjoy this… Read more »
Its hyperbole, trading MAF will happen. The return will be a boatload more than people think if he can carry this team to another cup and earn himself the conn smythe.
hey, I’m down for whatever we get for him, and it is sad that this is how sports work. It’s a shame, as he’s the type of professional that more pros should strive to be like. He just seems like a really decent person.
Murray will be making $6 million on his next contract. You have to look beyond next year. The pens win by getting Jarry or Gustavson as their next goalie. You ride out Fleury’s last 2 years, then get him to sign a cheap contract to
backup whichever kid wins the job. Murray gets you a boatload in a return right now. Gotta strike while the iron is hot. It will be interesting to see who is moved at the end of the season.
We need a fresh goalie market update.
I think it was my post after Game 6 that you made fun of Diego that did the trick! I really don’t mean that.
Holtby throwing teammates under the bus.
Serious? What was said?
He was questioning some of his teammates effort.
Well… is he wrong?
Nope. Ovi, Oshie, Williams and Backstrom invisible tonight. The Caps thought this was over after Game 6. They aren’t winners and don’t understand the heart of a champion.
Did he question his own effort on the Hornqvist goal?
Matt Cullen 6-0 in Game 7’s now. Eat a bag of dickks Justin Williams. Another great American hero!
The inevitable Fleury meltdown that we all know is coming…
they are only halfway through. don’t plan your cup parade yet
Yoda act like you are happy the Pens won. It’s so cute. It’s as cute as the Sam wink in his hockey video.
He will continue to throw shit at a wall, it’s his MO. Guaranteed he’s been cheering for the opposition every game because he’s a huge turd
Most definitely. He’s a dummy. I wish someone would cancel his internet service so we don’t have to read his horrible posts about the downfall of MAF.
Caps in 5
Hahahaha
Countdown how many days it will take for ovi to go for the WC
Even if he’s there tomorrow who cares…his team lost rather than golf he chooses more hockey
The pens had the horse shoe tonight. The caps hit 3 posts and the Saint was making saves with the shaft of his stick. Tonight he performed his 4th miracle. This is too funny.
So you believe in luck but not chemistry….hmmmmm
Fuckk you, you insufferable cuntbag. MAF was awesome, he stole all four wins and with each one you like like a bigger asshoIe and I looooove it!
You could say the same for Holtby as well. MAF has been the best player for this team this playoffs-without his performances-your dialogue would be longer why they didnt win. Go root for Sens bro and afterwards pick the western conf rep. Sheesh
Great post! So true!
Caps are choke artists and I looooove it!
Yeah you love it. Con artist.
All hail! The Saint did it! Going to be funny AF when murray gets the nod in round 3.
That was your prediction…when he doesn’t do you go away?
The good thing about Sullivan is he is very smart, not a complete fucken moron like yourself. You truly believe the Pens will go away from the guy that just stole the series vs the Presidents trophy team in favour of a guy that can’t stay healthy and hasn’t played in month… you continue to top yourself idiot
i guarantee, before these playoffs are over, matt murray will be back in the net. however, the saint played great and easily played the best of his career over the last 2 rounds.
Perfect, your gtee is fucken worthless and pretty much means it’s safe to bet on maf rest of the post season.
MAF job now fella
We bet $5k, right?
Fleury = Vezina killer
Now you clowns finally agree with me when fleury meltdown it was because of that circus DB system
No, it wast
Fleury was good under MT,MJ and now sully. Other then 2009 under DB he was lost because the D was always letting him dry
He won in 09 under DB and was solid in 14… who was the coach again? I’m no DB fan at all but I like him better than I like you
So much head hunting and midget stuff fuk yoda