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Well so far it looks like it will be Wings Pens for the STANLEY CUP! The Wings seem to be on a mission and nobody is going to stand in their way. The Pens are going to have it a bit easier because the Flyers are down 2 key defensemen. If it turns out to be "THE KIDS" vs "THE VETS" it should be an entertaining final. Stars and Flyers are playing with house money now. Good luck to your team Pitt Jeff!

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

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Wings v. Pens is what I have been hoping for all year.  As much as I dislike the Wings, I have to respect their history of victory and their ability to seemingly always pose a threat.

If you can beat the Wings, then you did a damn good job.

Go Pens.

Well, the night I was born
Lord I swear the moon turned a fire red

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Ok here we go..................2 historic comebacks in the same year! Yeah I didn't think so either. If it gets to 3 - 2 anything can happen but highly unlikely.

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

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OK, The Flyers finally came out and played some spirited hockey. I still believe the Pens will finish them off Sunday afternoon but the win Thursday put a little doubt in some Pens fans.
  The Pens are a better team on paper but they don't like the rough stuff. The Flyers started roughing them up and it got under their skin for sure. Now we'll see how they respond on Sunday. Play 60 minutes of solid smart hockey and they move on to the finals. If they don't play smart and let the Flyers get under their skin they'll start taking stupid penalties and end up on the losing side.    Everyone wants a Wings/Penguins Stanley Cup final. well unless you live in Dallas or Philly.    GO PENS!

Take care everyone. And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then ill, I'll meet you in the next one and don't be late, don't be late

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Well Dallas just forced game 6! The Wings will be gripping their sticks a little tighter now. If you get the chance to see the Dallas goals.........they were both set up by Marty Turco. He got the assist on one of them. OK LETS GO FLYERS!!! (sorry jeff)

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

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Memorial Cup, that great junior hockey is on Direct TV, NHL network 215.  Gatineau & Kitchener played yesterday, what a game, better than most NHL games.  Gatineau came back twice to tie it up, lost in overtime (too many man penalty).  Spokane & Bellville playing right now, good stuff, check it out.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking superb in Game 5!!

Dean

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Yea the weather cool and rainy so you chill out to watch an intense game and the Flyers didn't show up!!

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

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What a way to make a statement! My Pens showed the Flyers who the better team is. And with their all star defenseman back in the lineup. Without Timmo the Flyers held them to 4 goals a game, with him in the lineup they give up 6. The young Pens just wouldn't be denied.  Bring on the Wings.  I think the Stars would pose more of a challenge with the defense. Either way it's the toughest trophy in all of sports to win. To be the best you gotta beat the best.  LETS GO PENS!

Take care everyone. And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then ill, I'll meet you in the next one and don't be late, don't be late

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I know some in the forum............"why the heck is this NHL crap back on 1st page?!" Well penguins better hope to take 2 at home to have a chance. Red Wings are showing their muscle and ozzy looks good in goal. Actually Pens making him look good,he hasn't had to work that hard! I hope Pens make it a series, nothing sucks more then a sweep in the finals.

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

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Hope game 4 is as good as game 3.   Wings are fast, skilled, and tough.  I like how well they control puck and win the battles.   Pens got to ramp it up rest of series.  I'm waiting to see Malkin break out, and looks like Hossa is jinxed again.  If Pens can make it 2-2, I'll feel much better.   Ya know, we have Center Ice and get all the local sports programming from the Burgh. Watched every single Pen game either at home or at bar.  Watched Pens blow thru, dominate everybody thru playoffs only to shutdown in Cup.  Wings really really play great hockey.

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That game 3 was awesome. There was a stretch in the 3rd without a whistle for 6 minutes! Yeah Malkin has been tied up pretty good. Even crosby didn't stand out with 2 goals. He made the most of his chances.

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

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How about the shift when Brooks Orpick hit every Wing on the ice, twice. He was a total beast last night. Man is he gonna get paid in the off season. Wish the Pens would pony up and keep him. Young tough, smooth skater that can move the puck. He probably has priced himself outta Pittsburgh's plan.  Malkin played better, but he really needs to take it to another gear to make this series closer. They have a chance. Win Saturday and it's best of 3.

Take care everyone. And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then ill, I'll meet you in the next one and don't be late, don't be late

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Well Pens in a big hole now. The games have been great with the up and down action and the hitting. I hate listening to Mike  Milbury,I mean the game last night could've went either way and he over analyzes what the Pens are doing wrong. It was just a tight checking game and Fluery would've liked that 2nd goal back. You got to make that save. Malkin has been invisible in the finals. Well Monday in Detroit you'll hear these words,"The STANLEY CUP is in the building!" Lets go go PENS and make it a series!

"Is it the new blues mobile or what?"                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Fix the cigarette lighter."

105 (edited by darrflo 2008-06-02 04:39:42)

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I'm from just north of the Burgh and are for the Pens all the way but I'll be shocked if they beat the wings today let alone 3 games in a row. On the 5 on 3 last night they couldnt even control the puck let alone get off any quality shots. They are looking outclassed in every aspect of the game. Hell yeah OZ is looking good when their defense is playing so good. Sorry Pgh. Jeff and Zhurh. Believe me i'm on your side,and this is not what I wanted my 100th post to be about, but that is the way I am seeing things right now. Oh yeah I almost forgot....Go PENS !!!!!!!

Tell me about the car i saw parked outside your door ? Tell me what you left me waiting two or three hours for ? Tell me why when the phone rings, baby, your up and across the floor ? Please dont keep me wondering no more.....

106 (edited by MontiusWinston 2008-06-02 00:54:39)

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Meh, I always enjoy a good challenge.  I hope the Pens do too, because they sure are faced with one epic one now.

Well, the night I was born
Lord I swear the moon turned a fire red

107 (edited by Pittsburgh Jeff 2008-06-02 06:59:23)

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Not looking good right now, thats for sure.  They had to win Saturday, that 5 on 3 was the turning point. They had the crowd, the 5 on 3 for 90 secs and couldn't get it done. HUGE Kill for the Wings. I hate the smothering defense they play. Much rather see up and down skating, hitting, exchange chances. But having said that, A WIN tonight in Motown and back to Pittsburgh for game 6. Hey it can be done.
  Hey Bill, any chance of going to Hartwood Acres on the 22nd to see Back Door Slam? Freebie show, all ages on a Sunday eve.

Take care everyone. And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then ill, I'll meet you in the next one and don't be late, don't be late

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It is 1:00 AM EST and I watched a hell of a game.  Beware of the Penguins!!


Dean