Penguins Unravel in Game 7

by todd7 on May 12, 2010 11:20 PM MDT

Penguins lose Game 7 to Montreal 5-2.

Sidney Crosby set them on a downward spiral to start the game (literally within the first few seconds) with a penalty, and Smurf #1 Brian Gionta scored within 32 seconds.

Marc-Andre Fleury had a terrible night by allowing 4 goals on just 13 shots.

A lot of the credit for the win also has to go to Jaroslav Halak with a .949 save average. Gionta had a big game with 2 goals and Smurf #2 Michael Cammalleri added another 1.

The Penguins had a chance to get back in the game on a 4-3 powerplay at the start of the third period, but Halak stopped Crosby on what looked like a sure goal.

Evgeni "Neaderthal" Malkin and Crosby only had two goals the entire series. Cammalleri has had 12 total goals in the playoffs so far.

I really doubt the Habs will win the cup this year, but they've already had a great run beating the Capitals, and the Penguins.

Editor's Note: Short, to the point, great recap. Not enough snark, so I added the Smurf cracks... - Mike

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Unravel. That’s a pretty good description.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on May 13, 2010 7:36 AM MDT reply actions

Fantastic

As a true brit, I really enjoy the underdog story and this is one of the best. I actually hope that the Habs can go all the way. At least the Stanley Cup final will not feature a team that has been in the finals for the last couple of years.

My opinion is worth about what you paid for it: Nothing.

by Nemesis44UK on May 13, 2010 8:18 AM MDT reply actions

Also, not to be forgotten in this is the fact that the Avs 1st rounder just got better

We’re now picking at #17 if I remember correctly. Thanks Canadiens!

by Seraquel on May 13, 2010 8:49 AM MDT reply actions

The East is insane

I’m thinking there’s no stopping Philly now, but even if Boston holds on, if Halak keeps doing what he’s doing, they will be in the finals.

After that, the West should crush them.

"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series." ~Steve Rushin

by Dixomatic on May 13, 2010 9:26 AM MDT reply actions

AHAHAHAHA

I am a happy man

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by UZ on May 13, 2010 11:00 AM MDT reply actions