Paul Martin Confidence Index in-your-mouth levels

Posted by TPB Staff on May 17, 2013 07:46.

The Paul Martin Confidence Index began back on January 14th.

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After a tumultuous season last year, the Pens needed a rebound year from Paul Martin, and they've gotten it.

Paul Martin has risen in these playoffs, as well. He has 7 points, tied for second-best among D-men behind Chara's 10. His +6 is third-best in the playoffs, behind Voynov and Chara.

He also has goals in two straight games now, including his game-tying goal in Game 6 against the Isles. During the season, we always say "Player X is gonna score a big goal in the playoffs." Well, that game-tying goal is up there in terms of big goals so far this post-season for the Pens.

And get this: Paul Martin is averaging nearly 26 minutes a night...and he has zero penalty minutes. Zero. That basically guarantees he's gonna take a penalty tonight in Game Two, so we'll also say that Erik Karlsson hasn't been called for a penalty while seeing 27 minutes a night.

Go Pens.

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Doc Emrick goes to the Zoo

Posted by TPB Staff on May 16, 2013 09:01.

Great stuff from DVE here:

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Justin "Chief" Tabor Golf Outing

Posted by TPB Staff on May 16, 2013 07:34.

For any golfers, we got a good event here for a great cause.

Check out the PDF for more info and registration information.

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LINK CITY 5-16: Creepy pics, CBC montage

Posted by TPB Staff on May 15, 2013 23:10.

CBC Montage from Game 1:

Creepy pic 1:

via Deadspin. Can't believe someone would wear a Talbot jersey.

Creepy pic 2:

from Jason B.

Creepy pic 3:

From @Fritschya.

Good Reads:

-- Good breakdown of scoring chances in Game 1. [ The 6th Sens ]

-- "Those Games" by Down Goes Brown. [ Grantland ]

PIC of the day:

Downtown Ottawa on Tuesday. [ reddit ]

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In a shocking turn of events, Ron Cook praises Evgeni Malkin

Posted by TPB Staff on May 15, 2013 15:17.

Woooooow. [ PG ]

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RECAP: GAME ONE. Tough Guys. PENS WIN.

Posted by TPB Staff on May 15, 2013 08:47.

The best part of this game was when the Ottawa Senators emerged from the visitors' dressing room and the Islanders didn't. The Penguins immediately found themselves with time to make plays and make moves. Did you notice something else in Game One? The furious rushes up ice that were the Islanders' M.O. were gone. That drop in team speed between the Isles and Sens will make a world of difference in this series.

If the Isles series did a number in the Pens' heads, they would have lost this game. Instead they came out all business.

Vokoun saw 36 shots and saved 35. Money. The Pens had one shorthanded goal all season, and they now have one in the postseason. Suprise: Pascal Dupuis has scored both of them.

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Evgeni Malkin put up two more points and recorded the game-winning goal. He was in so many places last night, he was even on Jeopardy:

"I'll take misunderstood, enigmatic Russian Conn Smythe winners and MVPs for $1400, Alex."

The best part: the joke who buzzed in answered "Sidney Crosby."

If there's one thing we've all learned, it's that the first game of a series doesn't tell the tale. Game Two on Friday night is gonna be a good indication of where this series is headed. It could be another tough win, it could be a blowout, Vokoun could collapse.

Recap:

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QUICK CAP: Penguins jump out to series lead with 4-1 win.

Posted by TPB Staff on May 14, 2013 22:40.

The Penguins opened up Game 1 with a statement. They outhit the Senators 40-26, and outscored them 4-1. Paul Martin scored the first goal. Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz and Dupes added the rest.

Paul MacLean didn't like it.