It sucks being down 3-1 and pretty much knowing the end is near. But you know what? I don't mind. Well, I do, but with the way the season has gone how can you not be happy with the team?
The game started off bad with some questionable calls on the Pens and no calls on the Sens. This let them go up 1-0 after a bad call on Ruutu. The first period was a bit lackluster, but the remaining 40 minutes the Pens controlled the game, taking the body and getting the better offensive chances. Alas it was not meant to be as no bounces would go the Pens way. No matter how hard they tried, how good the opportunity, the puck would not go in.
If nothing else the game was entertaining. The Pens played their hearts out and the fans lent theirs to them. Even when the game ended, you didnt really see the sighs and quietness common for a loss, especially in the playoffs.
Most players had a solid game, with teh lower lines dominating at time. Both Roberts and Petrovicky crushed people at every chance. However, the terrible trio of Ouellet, Melicrap and Suckderi continued to run around like headless chickens and gave, and I do mean give, the puck to Ottawa players on numerous oocaisons. The loss isnt their fault, but this team would definitely be better without them.
All in all a good game, but it wa a must win and I will be happy if the Pens take just one more.
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