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[Dark Knight]

Please post your thoughts, pictures and comments on tonight's game in this thread.

Detroit at Pittsburgh

[Still MIGHTY]

Go

Keep this thing ALIVE!

*paging Evgeni Malkin to the Stanley Cup Finals*
*paging Gino Malkin to the Cup Finals*
*thank you*

[Todrick]

Malkin has got to be Hurt... otherwise i can't understand it.

That said, if/when he shows up... this series could get VERY one sided, VERY fast.... like game 1/2 only reversed

[Dark Knight]

Malkin has got to be Hurt... otherwise i can't understand it.

Malkin is making horrid decisions with and without the puck. I don't think you can attribute those to injury.

[DropThePuck]

June 3 - TSN's Ice Chips:

Penguins head coach Mike Therrien expects that Sergei Gonchar (Back spasms) will be able to play Wednesday night. "We used him on the power play but were worried about stops and starts," he said. On Ryan Malone, Therrien added, "He's going to have some tests, but I would be shocked if he didn't play." He already had a broken nose from Philly series as well. - TSN

[Todrick]

Malkin is making horrid decisions with and without the puck. I don't think you can attribute those to injury.

I know, it's crazy... half the time he is passing TO Detroit players... perfect passes too.

[Still MIGHTY]

Yes, he is making terrible puck decisions, but have you seen him skate?

On top of playing stupid, he almost truly has to be injured.
I've never seen look so gassed in a playoff game. He wasn't just lagging in the OT. He's been lagging all series.

The Pens need him to step up.
If Malkin can find the intestinal fortitude to contribute in this series, Pittsburgh has a legitimate shot at this thing.

Two games, Gino. That's all I'm asking

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Providence, or just another hopeful Pens fan?

In 1991, the Giants won the Super Bowl
In 1991, there was a Bush in the White house
In 1991, there was a Clinton running for President
In 1991, there was a war in Iraq
In 1991, the Penguins won the Stanley Cup
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In 2008, the Giants won the Super Bowl
In 2008, there is a Bush in the White House
In 2008, there is a Clinton running for President
In 2008, there is a war in Iraq
In 2008, the Penguins?

[DropThePuck]

TSN's Ice Chips:

The Penguins will have the same lineup Wednesday night as they had in Game 5, meaning defenceman Sergei Gonchar and forward Ryan Malone will play. - TSN

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Malkin is making horrid decisions with and without the puck. I don't think you can attribute those to injury.

I heard Pierre McGuire on XM Radio today say that he knew that Malkin did have something wrong with him (that he wouldn't divulge), but it is resolved now.

The only thing I can think of is something like the flu, which could affect his spatial acuity.

[Marshy]

You can watch the game online for free at this link: http://www.justin.tv/rangers05fanright now he is doing the AHL finals game live before the NHL starts.

if that doesnt work, search the website justin.tv for sports. there are several broadcasters that play the game. with some searching, you can choose between the CBC broadcast and the NBC one.

[UltraDavid]

Malkin has already made a couple good plays in the 1st period. Maybe he was just sick?

[jiggsawpuzzle35rules]

The league should suspend draper for that high hit on the head. i know pronger would have gotten suspended.

[DropThePuck]

strikes first in the 1st ...

05:03 PPG - Brian Rafalski, Wrist Shot, Assists: Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk

[DropThePuck]

Artist Ron Kantrowitz draws a caricature of Pittsburgh Penguins fans Tom Emanuele, left, and Anthony Napolitano, both of Niagara Falls, Ontario, before the start of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals between the Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


(L-R) Evgeni Malkin #71, Sidney Crosby #87, Ryan Malone #12 and Gary Roberts #10 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skate out onto the ice from the locker room before game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


The Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off to start game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


Brian Rafalski #28 of the Detroit Red Wings scores a first period power play goal over goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 and Hal Gill #2 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Tomas Holmstrom #96 and Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate after Brian Rafalski (not pictured) scored a first period power play goal past goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)


A fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins wears boxing gloves as he cheers during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Detroit Red Wings winger Johan Franzen, left, of Sweden, slides behind Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during first period action in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

[DropThePuck]

It's not looking good for a game 7 ...

scores the 2nd goal of the game in the 2nd.
08:07 Valtteri Filppula, Backhand, Assists: Mikael Samuelsson and Niklas Kronvall


Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins walks out of the locker room before the start of game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


The Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off to start game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


A lone Detroit Red Wings fan is surrounded by cheering Pittsburgh Penguins fans during the first period in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


Goaltender Chris Osgood #30, Nicklas Lidstrom #5 and Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings defend the goal against Sidney Crosby #87, Ryan Malone #12 and Marian Hossa #18 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes the save on Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, during the first period of Game 6 NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in Pittsburgh.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

[DropThePuck]

on the board and it's finally Malkin helping his team climb back into the game ...

15:26 PPG - Evgeni Malkin, Slap Shot - Assists: Sidney Crosby and Marian Hossa


Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 and Brooks Orpik #44 of the Pittsburgh Penguins defend the goal against Daniel Cleary #11 and Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins stumbles in the crease during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins leans in for a face off against the Detroit Red Wings during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Valtteri Filppula #51 of the Detroit Red Wings and Ryan Whitney #19 of the Pittsburgh Penguins collide during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)


Pascal Dupuis #9 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against Tomas Holmstrom #96 and Pavel Datsyuk #13 of the Detroit Red Wings during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

[Dark Knight]

2-1 after two periods...

[DropThePuck]

The Detroit Red Wings celebrates Valtteri Filppula #51 scoring a second period goal over goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29, Sergei Gonchar #55 and Brooks Orpik #44 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)


Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart (23) checks Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) into the boards during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)


Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) goes to the bench after being checked by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart during second period action in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)


Goaltender Chris Osgood #30 and Kris Draper #33 of the Detroit Red Wings allow a second period power play goal by Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Goaltender Chris Osgood #30 of the Detroit Red Wings allows a second period power play goal to Evgeni Malkin (not pictured) of the Pittsburgh Penguins during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate around Evgeni Malkin #71 after he scored a second period power play goal against the Detroit Red Wings during game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

[Dark Knight]

Pittsburgh with only one SOG in the last 16 mins...

Pittsburgh gets a PP, pulls the goalie and scores; 1:27 left... 3-2 now.

[Dark Knight]

Congratulations to Detroit on their Championship! Babcock gets his name on the Cup next to his former team's.

Good playoff run by Pittsburgh, congratulations to them as well.

With 1 second left, Pittsburgh hit the post! Wow!!!

I'll say Osgood or Zetterberg for Conn Smythe...

[UltraDavid]

I'll say Lidstrom or Osgood for Conn Smythe.

Great ending! Too bad Pittsburgh didn't score, that would have been amazing.

Edit: It's Zetterberg.

[Dark Knight]

Zetterberg wins the Conn Smythe...

[Bits]

And now I go cry:(

[Dark Knight]

Let's go get that Cup next year Anaheim Ducks