Top Shelf: Begging for a Competitive Series
The Big Lead —
Lee Diekemper recaps the night in the NHL playoffs.
Pittsburgh 2, New York 0: After a shaky start to begin the series, Marc-Andre Fleury shined Sunday. He not only turned away all 26 shots from the Rangers, he even tangled with Client No. 16 not willing to put up with Mr. Evil’s shenanigans. Caution: The Pens haven’t won in The Garden this season. Pittsburgh leads series 2-0.
STILL PERFECT
Mondesi's House —
PENGUINS 2 RANGERS 0 We can't get too caught up around here in the euphoria of Rashard Mendenhall and Limas Sweed if only for the reason that there's some championship-caliber hockey being played at Mellon Arena. And the fans were treated to another world-class exhibit of such hockey on Sunday as the ...
A Look Inside Penguins Vs. Rangers
Chris Yarbrough's Taking One For The Team —
I have a million thoughts racing through my head regarding the series between the Penguins and the Rangers. I figured I might as well voice some of them since everyone and their mother seems to have an opinion on this series. So away we go! ...
Hal Gill Rules
Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies - Pittsburgh Sports Videos, Humor and Crack Analysis. And Ridiculously Small Horses —
[image] (hat tip to TSW on this post for the image) Hal Gill had a quite fulfilling Game 2. Honestly, I can't remember another player being filled with such agony and ecstasy is a playoff game without recording a point. With such a dynamic offense, the defense was the one aspect of the Penguins that I wanted to see locked down in the playoffs. Not that its been terrible throughout the season, just that no matter how well your offense plays in the playoffs, you need a defense that's willing to match up with another dynamic offense and alter their gameplan. Gill anchored a solid defensive showing in Game 2, but his efforts were nearly negated ...
