Game Thread: Penguins GDT/GNT's week 8 (Nov 24 - Nov 30)

[Burghfan]

Hmm still gotta go with Barrasso, last goalie in NHL history to win back to back Cups as a starter.

True, there were times when it looked like Tommy was channeling the force, before anyone ever heard about it. He was especially good when the Pens hit the playoffs. No knock on Fleury, but for the playoffs I'd rather have Barasso in the net.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Barasso barely played for the pens...and those were the pre-eminent teams...

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

True, there were times when it looked like Tommy was channeling the force, before anyone ever heard about it. He was especially good when the Pens hit the playoffs. No knock on Fleury, but for the playoffs I'd rather have Barasso in the net.

Barasso barely played for the pens...and those were the pre-eminent teams...

I think it's close but Barrasso is #1 for me. If MAF wins a 2nd Cup I'll change my mind.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs
Overall record:
Road record: 11-8-2 (24 points)
Last 10: 5-4-1
Streak: +2
GFA: 3.19
GAA: 2.95
PP%: 19.2%
PK%: 84.9%
Projected lineup: NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com

Pittsburgh Penguins
Overall record: 14-4-2 (30 points)
Home record: 6-2-1
Last 10: 7-2-1
Streak: +1
GFA: 3.50
GAA: 2.25
PP%: 33.3%
PK%: 87.8%
Projected lineup: NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com

Series notes
All-time: Pens lead series 79-71-5 with 17 ties
Last season: Pens won series 2-1-0
This season: Pens lead series 2-0-0
Last meeting: 11-14-2014 @ Air Canada Centre, Pens won 2-1

Doob's take: Pens are coming off a tough win against the Bruins where Sid broke out of his slump and MAF got win #300. Maple Leafs played us really tough at home last time and they've been playing pretty good ever since they lost 9-2 to the Nashville Predators. Doob picks the Pens to win 3-2.

LET'S GO PENS!

 

[scoutyjones2]

Pens lose 2-1, Skid slides back into depression. Malkintent scores lone goal...

 

[Burghfan]

Pens lose 2-1, Skid slides back into depression. Malkintent scores lone goal...

I'm thinking more like 5 - 1. Fluery won't have sobered up yet.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Oh look, Beau Bennett injured and out again..good Lord he is a potato chip

 

[Darkstone42]

Comeau stays hot, and the Pens strike first quick.

 

[Darkstone42]

Sid is flying so far tonight.

 

[Darkstone42]

What puck movement that was. So quick and so crisp, and Geno with the one-timer through Hornqvist's screen gives the Pens a 2-0 lead on the powerplay!

 

[Darkstone42]

Fleury also looks really sharp tonight. Quiet in the net and square to every shot.

 

[I_Shall_Return]

2-0 and Guins looking sharp tonight!!! Good luck tonight Guin fans & Happy Thanksgiving! Eat till your stuffed :preggers: , sleep till you're hungry again and than fill up on desert!

 

[Darkstone42]

3-2 Pens. The Leafs drew even while I was cleaning the bathroom, but now I'm done with that, and as I sat down, Comeau notched his second of the game on a deflection.

 

[Darkstone42]

Blake Comeau wins the game with a hat trick!

 

[Darkstone42]

And Crosby with the assist gets his 800th career point.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Carolina Hurricanes
Overall record: 6-12-3 (15 points)
Road record: 2-9-2
Last 10: 3-6-1
Streak: -3
GFA: 2.29
GAA: 2.90
PP%: 19.1%
PK%: 82.0%
Projected lineup: NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com

Pittsburgh Penguins
Overall record: 15-4-2 (32 points)
Home record: 7-2-1
Last 10: 7-2-1
Streak: +2
GFA: 3.52
GAA: 2.29
PP%: 33.3%
PK%: 88.3%
Projected lineup: NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com

Series notes
All-time: Pens lead 62-51-5 with 11 ties
Last season: Pens won series 3-1-0
Last meeting: 4-1-2014 @ CONSOL Energy Center, Hurricanes won 4-3 in OT

Doob's take: We better win this game, plain & simple, Doob picks the Pens to win 4-2.

 

[Burghfan]

I think they'll win, but it will be close. I'll go along with your 4 - 2 (you're usually pretty close to the actual score) but add that the fourth goal comes on an empty netter.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I think they'll win, but it will be close. I'll go along with your 4 - 2 (you're usually pretty close to the actual score) but add that the fourth goal comes on an empty netter.

I'm going to be pissed if we lose this home & home.

 

[scoutyjones2]

Pens in a shutout. Skid actually scores a goal! 4-0

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Pens in a shutout. Skid actually scores a goal! 4-0

Hope you're right scouty.