Recap
Alright, folks, buckle up because Shoresy’s back with another breakdown, and this one’s hotter than a two-dollar pistol. The Penguins faced off against the Predators, and it was a barnburner from start to overtime. Let’s dive into this gong show.
First Period: Both teams started off with all the intensity of a sleepy Sunday morning. Zero goals, zero fireworks, and about as much action as a snail race. The Penguins and the Predators were feeling each other out like awkward teenagers at a school dance. But don’t worry, it gets better.
Second Period: Finally, some life! The second period saw both teams wake up from their slumber. The Penguins struck first with levachkin putting on a clinic, racking up a couple assists like he was dishing out candy on Halloween. Cuban1616 and Eggman–1 got in on the action too, each picking up a point. But the Predators weren’t just gonna roll over. xshepxrd lit the lamp twice, and Fishhure chipped in with a goal. Tied at 2-2, it was shaping up to be a classic showdown.
Third Period: Now we’re talking! Both teams exchanged blows like Rocky and Apollo. Morrow_2867 stepped up big for the Penguins with a goal and two assists, showing why he’s a force to be reckoned with. Nashville’s Randymarsh2012 wasn’t about to let his team sink, contributing three assists and keeping the Predators in the fight. It was a back-and-forth brawl, ending the period at 4-4. You could cut the tension with a knife.
Overtime: Overtime, baby! This is where legends are made and goats are forgotten. The Penguins came out swinging, and it didn’t take long for levachkin to put the nail in the coffin, securing the win with his seventh shot of the game. ToMMy L28L in the Preds’ net couldn’t keep up, letting in five goals despite a valiant effort. Penguins take it 5-4, sending the Predators packing with nothing but bruised egos.
Final Score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Nashville Predators 4 (OT). A game that had everything: goals, hits, and enough chirps to fill a novel.
Stats and Standouts:
levachkin: 4 assists, 7 shots. The guy was everywhere, setting up plays like it was his day job.
Cuban1616: Solid defense, 1 assist, and kept things locked down in his own end.
XFrxncey: 14 saves on 18 shots. Not his best day, but he held on when it counted.
Morrow_2867: 1 goal, 2 assists. This guy was a menace on the ice, showing up when it mattered most.
On the flip side, the Predators:
Randymarsh2012: 3 assists. 10 penalty minutes. Spent more time in the box than making plays.
xshepxrd: 3 goals, 1 shots Sharp shooter… but if he had only not shot a few more times, they might have won this one.
Fishhure: 1 goal, Tried to drag his team to victory but couldn’t do it alone.
Chirps of the Game:
“Hey ToMMy, you’d stop more pucks if you just laid down and played dead!
“Randymarsh, nice penalties! Spend any more time in the box, they’ll start charging you rent, give your balls a tug!
“xshepxrd, maybe next time bring a team that can keep up, eh?”
So there you have it. The Penguins soared while the Predators floundered. If Nashville wants to stay competitive, they need to find a way to close games and not just hang around. Keep your heads up and your chirps sharp, boys. See you next game!
Details
Date | Time | League | Season |
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May 21, 2024 | 9:00 PM | Eastern Conference | Season 49 |
Results
Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | Power Play Goals | Power Play Attempts | Goals | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Win |
Nashville Predators | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | Overtime loss |
Pittsburgh Penguins
# | Player | Position | W | L | G | A | PTS | +/- | S | PIM | H | FOW | FOL | GV | TK | INT | SA | SV | GA | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 | Cuban1616 (D) | Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
levachkin (F) | Forward | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Eggman–1 (D) | Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
XFrxncey (G) | Goalie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | |
vVxsion (F) | Forward | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Morrow_2867 (F) | Forward | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 6 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
Nashville Predators
# | Player | Position | W | L | G | A | PTS | +/- | S | PIM | H | FOW | FOL | GV | TK | INT | SA | SV | GA | SO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 | Randymarsh2012 (F) | Forward | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
xshepxrd (F) | Forward | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Fishhure (F) | Forward | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
xRoyalFlushx911 (D) | Defense | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
28 | ToMMy L28L (G) | Goalie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
47 | L stale L (D) | Defense | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -10 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 50 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
6 | 0 |
0 | 6 |
5 | 4 |
6 | 6 |
11 | 10 |
10 | -10 |
16 | 16 |
20 | 12 |
18 | 21 |
12 | 16 |
13 | 13 |
40 | 50 |
20 | 17 |
30 | 23 |
18 | 17 |
14 | 12 |
4 | 5 |
0 | 0 |