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Live updates/discussion: Penguins-Canadiens Game 4

Post-Gazette sports

3:12

How does this series end?

Canadiens in 4 (50% | 12 votes)

Penguins in 5 (41.7% | 10 votes)

Canadiens in 5 (8.3% | 2 votes)

Total Votes: 24

3:16

Any predictions for today?

Scott

3:24

No way they lose on The Kid's birthday!

Mike DeFabo

3:26

I think you're right, Scott. Wouldn't it be wild if 10 years from now we're talking about the 8/7 game that started the run? The Pens will need to be smarter with the puck, get more production from the Malkin line and stop hemorrhaging scoring chances from the third pairing for that to happen. Oh, and the third line has to do something - anything at all. But at least today, I think they can bounce back and force a Game 5.

GPT

3:26

Any word on other lineup changes, besides goalie?

Mike DeFabo

3:27

No word yet. The lineup usually comes out about 10-15 minute before puck drop. If Sullivan wants to make a few tweaks, the third line could be a little different. Maybe we see Evan Rodrigues at center between McCann and Hornqvist/Sheary. Or a promotion for Hornqvist to the top line. If he wants to completely blow things up, I'd be interested to see that Guentzel-Malkin-Rust line back together. They carried the team in November and December.

Scott

3:27

Pens 5-2

Mike DeFabo

3:27

Any other predictions?

Guest

3:33

Jake and Rust both score today

Mike DeFabo

3:34

Jake has been knocking on the door all series. He led all skaters with five high-danger scoring chances in Game 3. And remember in Game 1 he had that power play opportunity from the slot that hit the post. Seems like he's due.

Post-Gazette sports

3:43


                        
                            
                                
                                
                                        
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3:44

New lines but no changes on D. 😳

Soon.

3:46

Not sure what to make of the third line other than it should be faster. It's really the fourth line in terms of minutes.

GPT

3:48

Oh boy... They better win now

3:49

Really thought they'd go McCann-ERod-Sheary for that third line. As for the 3rd pairing. Welp....

Jerry

4:02

Regardless of how this series turns out, I think the unpleasant truth now realized is that the window for the Penguins, as currently constructed, is closed. Too much money allocated to too few aging stars. Crosby is untouchable - he has to retire a Penguin. He’s the face of the franchise, and even when he’s no longer their top player, he’ll still put fans in seats. But everyone else except Marino (yes even #71) has to be available for the right return. Agree or disagree?

Mike DeFabo

4:08

The window is closing, sure. But I wouldn't call it closed.

Crosby makes $8.7 million, which is extremely affordable. He's had rough injury luck this year. When healthy, he's still among the game's best. For me, it's not about how much money they're spending, it's if those older players with big contracts can produce. Malkin did in the regular season. He's not now.

That said, the salary cap crunch will likely force the Penguins to move some pieces this offseason. I could see them making a decision and picking one goalie with Jarry and Murray both set to become RFAs. They might also have to unload a contract. Hornqvist or Letang would be my two best bets for trade bait, given their age and salary-cap hits.

GPT

4:11

Time for a drink, can't watch this sober. Let's go Pens!

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4:14


                        
                            
                                
                                
                                        
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SylApps

4:16

I'm with you, GPT...<cracks beer>

Post-Gazette sports

4:21

Hornqvist rings it off the post from a pretty acute angle.

SylApps

4:23

What do we read into no changes on the 3rd D pairing? Sully 'sticking by his guys' or he didn't prefer the alternatives?

Post-Gazette sports

4:38

Perhaps a little of both.

Bob

4:38

The Pen's don't seem to have any energy or urgency. I just don't understand it.

Post-Gazette sports

4:39

Canadiens are now 0-for-11 on the power play this series.

4:46

Great first 19 minutes for the #Pens and then they survived a little letdown. Game is scoreless heading into the second.

Sports Harder

4:54

Geno you're more use to your team on the ice then in the box. Enough with the boo boo face

pozone

4:54

They need to charge the net maybe bump Price. Jarry looks great!

Post-Gazette sports

4:56

A look at the numbers after the 1st frame ⬇️

5:08

Let's make things happen.

The 2nd period starts now.

#LetsGoPens

Guest

5:20

All the intensity of the 3 rd period of an exhibition game.

Post-Gazette sports

5:20

Let's Go Pens!

#BurghProud

Guest

5:25

Pens looking slow at this point

Guest

5:33

How bout that PP ladies and gentlemen!

Mark

5:33

If there were a stat for "puck battles lost" Pens would clock in at @ 5%

or 95% actually

Post-Gazette sports

5:35

Just put Guentzel-Malkin-Rust together. One time. Just for me.

5:37

Just FIVE shots for the #Pens that period, none on their lone power play. Canadiens turned it up a notch. Still 0-0.

Guest

5:39

Is there a shoot out if tied after 3?

Post-Gazette sports

5:40

Nope. Overtime.

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