Back to Philly we head. I'm having a hard time getting a feel for this one, and it might be the anomaly of the series. I can see the crowd really turning on the home team and Bryz specifically if the Pens can score early - that'll get the Flyers really squeezing their sticks, especially all of their heralded rookies who haven't been through this before, and perhaps the team that scores first will win for a change. Not to mention the veterans will remember being down 3-0 in games and 3-0 on the scoreboard in game 7 against the Bruins a couple years ago - they know a comeback is possible because they did it themsleves, and they don't want to be a part of that kind of collapse. More stick squeezing. Could lead to another big scoring afternoon for the Pens win.

Having said that, I have an OT feel for today's game. I absolutely hate OT games in a potential clinching game. Great suspense and everything, but bad for my nerves!

We continue to stretch the Flyers with long passes, Stall scores again, Fleury continues his stellar play, and we'll get a good game from Neal and Malkin. No stupid penalties - don't fall for the Flyers shenanigans. If we have a lead heading into the third, I don't want to see us turtle like we did in game 5 - not sure we can withstand that type of onslaught 2 games in a row.

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- Dman 29

I feel Mr MoJo Rising. Take it too these pricks.

Nothing dumb today Evgeni, signed your parents.

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Good work, dman. Pens MUST stay disciplined today. We all know Philthy will be up to their usual dirtiness especially at home.

Hartnell is a punk bitch.

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"Noll's coaching resume shits all over Harbaugh's life resume" - FortyThree

I agree Pens must keep thier heads. If things aren't going Philly's way they'll start getting desperate and frustrated to close this out at home and avoid all the questions and doubt that would come with a loss today. The Pens MUST stay out of the box and play their game.

Philthy can't score on us at even strength, so our plan should be simple -- STAY OUT OF THE FREAKIN PENALTY BOX -- this means you Evgeni

Move the puck out of our zone quickly -- no turnovers -- hit their D -- take shots on Bryz -- put it on net as often as possible

All the pressure is now on Philthy -- let's keep it up!

All great posts gentlemen ,I can't wait till noon !

Just a few other notes, Fluery wear that same cape you had Friday night!

Score the first and last goals !

Lets go PENS !!!

Martin is officially OUT today - thank god

Hate matinees

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I'm sick of hearing 'bout the have and have-not's
Have some personal accountability
The biggest problem with the way that we are doing things is
The more we let you have, the less that I'll be keeping for me

I don't think the Pens play well in the early time slot -- but let's hope it's different this time