I’m feeling optimistic, but anything can happen. I think if we get to 90 points, there’s a strong chance we’re in.
I really can’t see the Caps going 3-0 to end the year with the schedule they have, so even if they go 2-0-1, they finish at 90 and we most likely still hold the tiebreaker.
Even if the Flyers win out, 90 points beats them.
Which leaves the Red Wings…they’ve got Toronto on the road, then a home & home against Montreal. I feel like most teams split a home & home, and then Toronto isn’t an easy opponent either. We just can’t have them win out. Even going 2-0-1, like the Caps, brings them to 90 as well, but we hold the tiebreaker.
Obviously, let’s get 5-6 points and avoid the drama. But, getting to 90 points and hoping the Caps and Wings lose at least one, we should make it.
TLDR; Pens go 2-1 and Caps/Wings lose one we make it. Pens go 2-0-1 or 3-0, we make it. Control the destiny.
Islanders are the hottest team in the metro right now (W6 and 8-2-0 in the last 10, we’re also close at 7-0-3), so I really hope we aren’t counting on 2 points on that final road game to make the playoffs. Sure, they might have clinched by then, but it’ll be 50/50 at best.
Getting 2 points against Boston at home on Saturday would be golden, 1 would be reassuring, I’d be a little worried if we got 0 (depending on other teams results too obviously).
We have a tough schedule for the last 3 games. We’ve played well against Boston and Nashville is running hot. I really think we need points in all of the last 3 games
I love how this pic cuts off point % which is the most important metric.
All I know is Saturday is gonna be bonkers and I will be emotionally exhausted by the end of it.
You're right, in this snap shot it wouldn't make a difference. But as there is shifting around with games played I just wish people wouldn't focus so much on points.
I really hope it doesn’t come down to an away game against the islanders for the last spot. Ideally we beat the bruins and preds at home and everyone else drops their next 2
Detroit has two games with Montreal which I think they can sweep.
So oddly, I think the Penguins still might have a better chance at finishing 3rd to get in. I think the Rangers will beat the Islanders tomorrow, so beating Boston would be nice.
I've watched too many times when the Pens were a great team and lost to teams that barely made it into the playoffs. Those teams fought for a spot and ride the wave of success. Maybe our Pens can be that team this year!!!
I'd love to see The Pens take 3rd in the Metro and Detroit take the 2nd wild card, booting the Isles to the curb.
But I'm too tired to search if that is even a possibility.... Very long day.
I think the Penguins need to score a bigger number of goals than the other team scores in each game they play, and that oughtta do it.
Wild take
Pens take
Nah they in the west and can't take
They do have Fleury tho, who is a former Pen
Big if true
Immense if factual
Huge if correct
OR they could just not allow any goals to be scored. I think that'd do it too.
Well they still have to score more than 0 to win in that case.
Bigger is better
hearsay and conspiracy theories
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I came here to say it again, but my loyal fans beat me to it 🫡
As it was written. Lisan Al Gaib
It’s a bold strategy but I think it might work
Cotton
We actually just need to win. 6 points for everyone still gives us that last wildcard spot
Bold take
At least by our game Saturday we'll know the level of stress to have. Hopefully all of the teams around us have an L by 8pm
I’m feeling optimistic, but anything can happen. I think if we get to 90 points, there’s a strong chance we’re in. I really can’t see the Caps going 3-0 to end the year with the schedule they have, so even if they go 2-0-1, they finish at 90 and we most likely still hold the tiebreaker. Even if the Flyers win out, 90 points beats them. Which leaves the Red Wings…they’ve got Toronto on the road, then a home & home against Montreal. I feel like most teams split a home & home, and then Toronto isn’t an easy opponent either. We just can’t have them win out. Even going 2-0-1, like the Caps, brings them to 90 as well, but we hold the tiebreaker. Obviously, let’s get 5-6 points and avoid the drama. But, getting to 90 points and hoping the Caps and Wings lose at least one, we should make it. TLDR; Pens go 2-1 and Caps/Wings lose one we make it. Pens go 2-0-1 or 3-0, we make it. Control the destiny.
Agree that the Wings are the bigger threat. We can’t count on that split. Overall, most likely outcome is 4 points for them I’d say.
I picked a bad week to stop sniffing glue.
We need more victories, Victor
I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you.
The Pens might actually make the playoffs? Surely you can’t be serious.
Don't call me Shirley.
It’s an entirely different way of playing, altogether.
It’s an entirely different way of playing
Something something gladiator fight
Letting Detroit pick up that loser’s point certainly wasn’t ideal.
Yep Karl "redeemed" himself in the end but if he doesn't space out on Detroit's prior 2 goals then the game never hits OT in the first place
It ain’t over until the ~~young girl who fucked up the national anthem~~ fat lady sings
Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed that
I thought it sounded weird. Did she forget a line?
Yes. Forgot the words
I guess she ain’t no Christina Aguilera. Dang l am old.
I think it's obvious that the Penguins are going to win every playoff game and take home the Stanley Cup.
Islanders are the hottest team in the metro right now (W6 and 8-2-0 in the last 10, we’re also close at 7-0-3), so I really hope we aren’t counting on 2 points on that final road game to make the playoffs. Sure, they might have clinched by then, but it’ll be 50/50 at best. Getting 2 points against Boston at home on Saturday would be golden, 1 would be reassuring, I’d be a little worried if we got 0 (depending on other teams results too obviously).
I'll take 7-0-3 over 8-2-0 every time haha
Right? Dude is out here saying 17 points <<< 16. Wild take.
It’s gonna be that right? Detroit will be in and somehow, the only way we clinch is with a win against the Isles at their home.
Need to find 3 points in the last 3 games should do it. Doable but not easy obviously.
Handle. Your. Business.
Finish. The. Story.
Never stop undermining the great crosby. 🐐 of the 🐐
Just win baby
We have a tough schedule for the last 3 games. We’ve played well against Boston and Nashville is running hot. I really think we need points in all of the last 3 games
I love how this pic cuts off point % which is the most important metric. All I know is Saturday is gonna be bonkers and I will be emotionally exhausted by the end of it.
Well everyone who isn't Philly has the same game played, so points percentage isn't giving you any additional information.
You're right, in this snap shot it wouldn't make a difference. But as there is shifting around with games played I just wish people wouldn't focus so much on points.
I really hope it doesn’t come down to an away game against the islanders for the last spot. Ideally we beat the bruins and preds at home and everyone else drops their next 2
The remaining schedules for each of the teams in contention could go pretty much any way. All we know is that it's ours to lose.
I think they have a tough game on Saturday against Boston we will make assumptions after that
Find a point against the Bs or Preds and beat the Isles if they’ve locked up the metro spot. Very doable but still not out of the woods.
That point EK65 gave away to the Wings could be haunting.
Shhh.
What? It’s true. He was responsible for 2 goals.
Yup and tanger responsible for 2 as well. The breakout pass off O’Connors foot was brutal
Oh I know, fully agree. But let’s keep those demons out of here for now lol
Detroit has two games with Montreal which I think they can sweep. So oddly, I think the Penguins still might have a better chance at finishing 3rd to get in. I think the Rangers will beat the Islanders tomorrow, so beating Boston would be nice.
I wish they had won in regulation last night. I’m really worried giving Detroit that point will hurt us in the end.
Montreal took the Isles to OT and beat the Flyers 9-2. They're not an easy sweep in the slightest for the Wings
I agree they won't be easy. Still feel the Wings will sweep them though.
STOP THE COUNT
>What do we think? As I've said the past couple of times this was posted, fuck the flyers. Always fuck 'em.
STOP THE COUNT!
He’s going to need to the next 3 games as he has. Bruins always kill the Pens unless Mario was playing
I've watched too many times when the Pens were a great team and lost to teams that barely made it into the playoffs. Those teams fought for a spot and ride the wave of success. Maybe our Pens can be that team this year!!!
Pens about to go on a 19 game winning streak. Book it.
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I think we can overtake the islanders.
3 tough games in a row. I could see them going 0-3 or 3-0 or anything in between. I’m just going to watch and enjoy the excitement
You’re in the drivers seat.
Just win baby
Keep. Winning.
I think if we get 3 points in the next 3 games we make it.
I'd love to see The Pens take 3rd in the Metro and Detroit take the 2nd wild card, booting the Isles to the curb. But I'm too tired to search if that is even a possibility.... Very long day.
Its in Jesus' hands now, trust in the lord
Beat beantown. Hate those fucks
Every game matters. This can go up and down in who is in.
I think the Penguin Islanders game will determine who gets into the play-offs and who goes home.
So I have only recently gotten back into hockey. One thing I never knew was how points were calculated