i missed out on a prediction before it all started (Detroit in 6) but it doesn't really matter. Well maybe i should change that to 4 or 5 games since the Penguins seem to be totally out of their depth.
Today all you can read about is how Osgood is a diver, should the Penguins really be looking back and calling attention to incidents in game II? Granted they need to kick start the team but if you dont charge into Osgood then he isnt going down, however dramatically or easily. The Sykora one was as much about his positioning and the presence of the goal, yes it was a light shove by Sykora, but a shove is a shove, and Osgood had nowhere to go but down. Don't push him, he doesn't go down.
Oh and whilst we are looking at the games lesser incidents how about repeated cheap, cowardly headshots on the guy just back from concussion like symptoms. Nice one Penguins! great advertisement for the game from the League's flagship team.
Speaking of goldenballs i have to say i am impressed with Crosby's play, i often felt Malkin got a tough time of it as he was as good as Sid yet got much less plaudits but not so much... In a series when they have, so far, been totally outplayed at least Crosby is visible, he is fighting for his team and getting amongst them. I think Malkin figured they lost to Philly and went golfing, we've heard more mention of Al Sobotka than MVP nominee #71.
With a bit of luck Pittsburgh will put up more of a fight back at their place, my head knows it would be better for the league despite my hearts protestations and desires for a butt-kicking.
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