Last night the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to Tampa Bay 1 to 0, in game seven of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Game seven should never have been necessary, the Penguins lead the series 3 to 1 and allowed Tampa Bay to battle back and eventually win.
It's very clear why the Penguins lost, our power play scored only one goal in 35 attempts . But it's not just the power play that cost us the series. It is the inability to put the puck in the net during 5 on 5 play as well...
Losing two of the best players in hockey ( Crosby and Malkin ) was devastating and it's quite the accomplishment that the team finished as well as they did. That being said, I truly was not ready for my hockey season to end.
I have no idea how bad the concussion was that Crosby suffered. I wish more information would have been disclosed regarding his exact condition . Hockey players are known for playing hurt and being the toughest players in professional sports .
I would like to think that if Crosby had any chance to play he would have. Losing game seven by 1 goal, getting shut out on home ice is something that never would've happened if Crosby and Malkin were on the ice....
It's going to take a few months to recover from this loss , probably about the time hockey season starts again in Pittsburgh.
2 comments:
The Pens had no choice without Crosby and Malkin to go far in the playoffs. I must confess as a NY Ranger fan I am not upset they were eliminated. I think a Western team like the Canucks will win the cup.
Thanks for the comment William!
You may be right about the winner, I am hoping it is Tampa Bay.
I like Ryan Malone, as long as it is not Philadelphia or the Capitals!
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