IT WORKED!! All your wishing and hoping and posting and Tweeting worked. Whatever we did, it might have helped. The Blackhawks are still in it. They tore open a 5-0 lead in the second period on 2G and 1A each from Duncan Keith and Marion Hossa. Patty Kane added one and thus went Roberto Luongo […]
The plan for tonight’s Blackhawks game involves Chuck and I taking polyjuice potion, turning ourselves into the Sedin twins and throwing the game. We’re talking bad penalties, own-goals, the works. We have all kind of faith in the Hawks but some things are better not left to chance. Plus, we’ve always wanted to be ginger […]
PENS WIN! So they had a two goal lead, let it get away and had to slog into double OT to take a 3-1 lead in the series. A win is a win is a win and last night… James Neal, you stud! Way to make up for a lack of production in a big way. […]
Where have you been all my life season?! The Blackhawks blew the doors off the Madhouse last night with a 7-2 win over Vancouver to keep from being swept, devastated and sent to the back nine with nothing but their ’10 Cup rings for company. Dave Bolland had 1G + 2A. Patrick Sharp had 2G, […]
I can’t make an alliterative joke about Tuesday without wanting tacos! The Pens won 3-2 last night on a sweet baby barbecue sauce goal from Tyler Kennedy. [video] If you’ve never watched a Pens game with me, TK gets some of the loudest cheering. He is my Who from Whoville, wha-hoo-na. LePretty had 2 assists […]
Don’t you give me that look, Jonathan Toews. Because I’m giving you one right back. You’re close. You’re so close you’re RIGHT THERE. I know it’s not saying much you only have 4 games to work with. The last two games have been heartbreakers and the thought of tomorrow being the end for the Hawks […]
The Caps lost a tough one yesterday to Brandon Dubinsky’s mustache, but I don’t think that hideous accessory has another game in it. Mike has 3 assists in 3 playoff games. He’s also averaging 22 minutes of ice time. Not bad for missing all those games, eh? The Caps took twice as many penalties as […]
Earlier, one of our readers suggested a reality show of the Staals growing up in Thunder Bay and I found some toddler video of them as youngsters! You can totally see Jordan in the middle taking control and slapping Eric and Marc around. But they hold their own for a bit and Marc totally comes […]
I’m not getting too excited over the Game 1 victory in Pittsburgh, because Kenny Rogers says you never count your money while you’re sitting at the table. But there was definitely some screaming last night (aside from cries of anguish over the Blackhawks) because I do get excited over strong starts and shutouts. James […]
Did I forget I was in charge at Bauer? Because I definitely did the endorsement casting for these commercials: NICKY SPEAKING SWEDISH! Wish you were in the playoffs, EStaaaaaaaaaaal.
Mike Green is ready to go. He was in, then out, in, out for Saturday’s game against Florida – and as much as we love to see him play, there was no reason. Wait till Wednesday because it is on now. In past years, Mike has rocked the mohawk. We hear through the grapevine that […]
Right now I feel like this: With a little bit of this: all for meeeeeeeeeeeeee Resulting in quite a lot of this: Thank you, Minnesota Wild for giving me (hopefully) three more rounds of Blackhawks cheering before I have to root against them in the Pens vs. Hawks Cup Final of my dreams.
Happy Birthday, Duper! You are a Pens fan favorite for so many reasons. Someone on Twitter has the handle “Dupweeeeeeeeee” which is what I yell when you score! And all the members of your fan club have matching tattoos (including me): You’re an awesome team dad (thanks 24/7 for loving the dads): You’re perfect for […]
When they say a picture is worth a thousand words, they mean one like this: Jonathan Toews, bless you. I can barely keep my lunch down for all the stress I feel over the Blackhawks. The OT loss in Montreal, with JT in the box, felt like a kick in the gut (PK Subban, never […]
I love end of the year fan appreciation stuff like a love I good montage at the Oscars. It was Penguins “Shirts Off Our Backs” night last night. Down Dawn, they were wearing shirts underneath. Kris took his skates off, but still tucked his jersey into the back of his pants. Just to make sure […]
Here at Mike Green Campaign HQ, there is much to be happy about today. Mike said Friday that he is concussion symptom-free and ready to play. He may even get a game or two in before the playoffs start. [link] Mike was also prescribed glasses and contacts, which is not unusual for people in post-concussion […]
Last night’s hockey was uglier than Chris Pronger in a vintage Ducks sweater, so this morning I need something to pick me up: I don’t have to tell you how happy this makes me. Not just the shooting and the stickhandling, but Sid is skating pretty hard. Please please please… okay, I can’t say it. Just keep […]
The only team hotter than the Pens (won 4) right now is the Predators (won 6). And take a look at this: I get so nervous! There are a ton of games on the slate tonight that could change the look of this by morning: Chicago vs. Boston, Dallas vs. Phoenix, Vancouver vs. Nashville, Los Angeles […]
Mikey is still experiencing concussion symptoms and has no timetable for his return. He’s skated a few times in full pads, but no contact and no full practices. It’s going to be a while. [link] So sate yourselves with this. It’s not only backwards (WTH?) but gloriously showcases those hideous old Caps sweaters. If I […]
Can I get a moment of appreciation for Jordan Staal? I think we need one. He has really stepped up his game in the absence of 98% of the Penguins squad and well, he’s Gronk. Bad luck (lacerated foot, infection, broken hand) kept Jordan out until the Winter Classic. He managed to steal plenty of […]