Penguins Fall To Rangers....Therrien Update On Crosby
Unfortunately, the Penguins hard work didn't pay off against the Rangers and they lost the game 2-1 on Marty Straka's goal with 2.2 seconds left in overtime. Ironically, the goal was assisted by Jaromir Jagr and Michal Rozsival....Penguins East strike again.
Jagr also scored the tying goal late in the third period. He is typically good for at least one per game against the Penguins. He may have been grinning a little bigger after that one though, the standing room only crowd booed mercilessly throughout the night each time he touched the puck. They even booed a montage of Jagr goals scored with a Penguins crest on chest congratulating the former Pittsburgh star on scoring 600 NHL goals.
Marc-Andre Fleury played very well tonight, and he deserved a better result. Though he did not face a ton of shots in the first two periods, he was peppered in the third. He had to be spectacular and came close to shutting the Rags out tonight. He was very downtrodden post game. "Tough to lose like that, you know," Fleury said. "Two seconds left, it's tough."
Fleury went on to say, "Rik played a good game, made some big saves. I thought it was pretty close all night. Sucks that we are the one losing."
Sergei Gonchar picked up his 500th NHL point on a power play goal by Evgeni Malkin. Malkin, who had several great chances throughout the night, celebrated his goal in grand fashion. He leapt for joy, pumped his fist, jumped again and banged the glass. It seemed to be a release of all the Penguins frustration on the power play coming out of the young man. He is fun to watch, not only for his skill level, but also for his enthusiasm.
Jordan Staal missed an opportunity to win the game in overtime. He was awarded a penalty shot and lost the puck at the last minute before he could get off a clean shot.
Coach Therrien was very pleased with his team's effort. "I am not only pleased, I'm proud about the effort. We deserved better. Honest to God, we deserved better....we battle hard, played 6 games in 9 days. I am impressed, really am impressed."
Therrien also compared his team to the Sabres of a few years ago.
"This was a great game for our team and we learn from these things," Therrien said. "You've got teams like Buffalo a few years ago that went through this process. Look where they are now."
Overall the Penguins played a great game and were rewarded with a point. It could have been two, but this is an example of a game that they probably win next season. When you consider that they have been playing without Sidney Crosby, this is a pretty good outcome.
As for Crosby's possible return in their next game, Therrien said, "I hope so. We really hope that he is going to come back pretty soon. I am guessing he is really close."
The Penguins continue their crazy Atlantic Division schedule Tuesday evening against the New York Isles.
Jagr also scored the tying goal late in the third period. He is typically good for at least one per game against the Penguins. He may have been grinning a little bigger after that one though, the standing room only crowd booed mercilessly throughout the night each time he touched the puck. They even booed a montage of Jagr goals scored with a Penguins crest on chest congratulating the former Pittsburgh star on scoring 600 NHL goals.
Marc-Andre Fleury played very well tonight, and he deserved a better result. Though he did not face a ton of shots in the first two periods, he was peppered in the third. He had to be spectacular and came close to shutting the Rags out tonight. He was very downtrodden post game. "Tough to lose like that, you know," Fleury said. "Two seconds left, it's tough."
Fleury went on to say, "Rik played a good game, made some big saves. I thought it was pretty close all night. Sucks that we are the one losing."
Sergei Gonchar picked up his 500th NHL point on a power play goal by Evgeni Malkin. Malkin, who had several great chances throughout the night, celebrated his goal in grand fashion. He leapt for joy, pumped his fist, jumped again and banged the glass. It seemed to be a release of all the Penguins frustration on the power play coming out of the young man. He is fun to watch, not only for his skill level, but also for his enthusiasm.
Jordan Staal missed an opportunity to win the game in overtime. He was awarded a penalty shot and lost the puck at the last minute before he could get off a clean shot.
Coach Therrien was very pleased with his team's effort. "I am not only pleased, I'm proud about the effort. We deserved better. Honest to God, we deserved better....we battle hard, played 6 games in 9 days. I am impressed, really am impressed."
Therrien also compared his team to the Sabres of a few years ago.
"This was a great game for our team and we learn from these things," Therrien said. "You've got teams like Buffalo a few years ago that went through this process. Look where they are now."
Overall the Penguins played a great game and were rewarded with a point. It could have been two, but this is an example of a game that they probably win next season. When you consider that they have been playing without Sidney Crosby, this is a pretty good outcome.
As for Crosby's possible return in their next game, Therrien said, "I hope so. We really hope that he is going to come back pretty soon. I am guessing he is really close."
The Penguins continue their crazy Atlantic Division schedule Tuesday evening against the New York Isles.
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