Machine of Loving Grace Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 News and Notes: Pittsburgh acquired Brendan Morrow for a 3rd and Joe Morrow. He is a game time decision. The Penguins also acquired Douglas Murray for a 2nd Round Pick and a conditional 2014 pick. He will not be in the lineup. Halpern will be in the lineup for the Canadiens. Pittsburgh Penguins 25-8-0 1st in East Last 12: 12-0-0 Kunitz - Crosby - Dupuis Morrow - Jeffrey - Neal Bennett - Sutter - Kennedy Glass - Vitale - Adams Orpik - Martin Despres - Engelland Bortuzzo - Letang Fleury Montreal Canadiens 20-6-5 2nd in East Last 10: 7-2-1 Ryder - Plekanec - Gionta Pacioretty - Desharnais - Gallagher Galchenyuk - Eller - Armstrong Moen - Halpern - Dumont Gorges - Subban Markov - Emelin Bouillon - Tinordi Price Penguins vs. Canadiens this season: 03/02 PIT 7 MTL 6 OT (was the start of the Penguins 12 game winning streak) Line-ups to be determined tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Well this is an early GDT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 03/02 PIT 7 MTL 6 OT (was the start of the Penguins 12 game winning streak) Let's end that streak ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 This will be Michel Therrien's first game back in Pittsburgh since he was fired. (The first game between the two teams was in Montreal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I suspect I'll be owing more beer to my Pit friend/nemesis again. I'll be disappointed if Morrow doesn't make the lineup, as that'll give a true picture on how the Pens will look heading to The Show. I'm trying to get this friend to make a substantial bet on the Pens to win the Cup - I could use a case of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I suspect I'll be owing more beer to my Pit friend/nemesis again. I'll be disappointed if Morrow doesn't make the lineup, as that'll give a true picture on how the Pens will look heading to The Show. I'm trying to get this friend to make a substantial bet on the Pens to win the Cup - I could use a case of wine. Montreal plays Pittsburgh one more time after this so you'll still get a chance to see Morrow and Murray and whoever else the Pens add by the deadline. I keep hearing talk they are ready to move Kennedy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 To be honest, I was glad the Habs had a bad week last week. As they say - A prolonged winning streak can be just as harmful as a prolonged losing streak. But enough of that, I want this win for Therrien. And, we should be the team to bring the Pens back down to earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankhab Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I guess Halpurn is in for White? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I guess Halpurn is in for White? He'll be in for Blunden - White's hurt. Also, Chris Lee is refereeing tonight along with Brian Pochmara (an AHL calibre official). Special teams are really going to be important tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Chris Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It looks like these may be Pittsburgh's lines (based on the morning skate): Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Morrow-Jeffrey-Neal Kennedy-Sutter-Bennett Glass-Vitale-Adams On defence, Letang is skating with the first PP unit...but is on the 4th pairing so I don't know what that means exactly for his playing status. Orpik-Martin Niskanen-Eaton Despres-Engelland Bortuzzo-Letang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It appears that Letang will not play tonight, that's a relief. https://twitter.com/JohnLuTSNMtl/status/316573802735742977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 CanadiensMTL: Michel Therrien vient de confirmer que Halpern joue ce soir avec Moen et Dumont/Coach confirmed that Halpern will play with Moen and Dumont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGhost Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Not gunna lie, I would be way more confident in the next two games with Prust, Bourque and Diaz. I really hope all 3 are ready in time for playoffs. On the other hand, Pens are missing Malkin and Letang, so hopefully it all evens out. Carey has gotta steal one of these games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Carey has gotta steal one of these games. I imagine this will be his only game of the two (Budaj probably will start tomorrow) so let's hope he steals this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Boy I would like to win these two games. These are the real teams in the east to measure yourself against, not just two points. Frankly, this game comes down to MAF... He plays well, we probably lose. I wonder if I have time to drive to Pitts and go Kerigan on Chris Lee's knees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Over under on total 5 on 3's tonight is 2.5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Over under on total 5 on 3's tonight is 2.5 Give me the under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I wouldn't worry much about Price or the refs. The habs defense was awfull in the last game. They left the slot wide open all night. The lost too many battles and took too many penlties. They can get 3 out of 4 the next 2 games. They did it once already. They just need to do play hard for an enire 60 minutes, taking a 20 minute break in the middle won't work against the Pens or Bruins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovett's Magnatones Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Over under on total 5 on 3's tonight is 2.5 I'd go over if it were "4 on 4s." What I like is during a Chris Lee game, you aren't really watching a hockey game; you are enjoying a completely different spectacle, where one person takes complet control of a game, not unlike Wayne Gretzky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 It appears that Letang will not play tonight, that's a relief. https://twitter.com/JohnLuTSNMtl/status/316573802735742977 I'm not so sure, PIT activated him today. https://twitter.com/JohnLuTSNMtl/status/316632142987788288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Letang is now playing according to the Penguins official Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Letang is now playing according to the Penguins official Twitter. That's a bummer. Despres was sent down to make room for him if anyone's wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 We're playing softer hockey every game since Prust was hurt. Need him back badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC21 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 In God we Prust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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