Leafs at Penguins - Rounding Third
by SkinnyFish on Jan 31, 2012 2:00 PM EST
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Who: Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-5, 55pts, 9th) at Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4, 60pts, 5th)
What: Game #50 of the 2011-12 Season
Where: Consol Energy Arena in downtown Pittsburgh, PA
When: 7:00pm Eastern, TSN (CAN), ROOT (Pittsburgh local), totally non-illegal streams
Why: With a win tonight and some fortunate losses of other contending teams, the Leafs have a shot to move up to 7th in the Eastern Conference.
Take the jump for some notes on the upcoming game and expected starting rosters.
Despite their recoveries coming along nicely, it doesn't look like either of John-Michael Liles or Colby Armstrong will play tonight; instead look for them to re-debut tomorrow on the tail end of another bizarre back-to-back home-and-home. (My inside sources tells me he's 97% sure Reimer starts tomorrow.) So that means the same lineup tonight as we saw last Tuesday on Long Island; including Jonas Gustavsson in net.
Leafs expected lineup:
Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
Kulemin-Grabovski-MacArthur
Lombardi-Connolly-Kadri
Brown-Steckel-Crabb
Phaneuf-Schenn
Gunnarsson-Komisarek
Gardiner-Franson-Aulie (no idea who's sitting)
Gustavsson
Reimer
Penguins expected lineup:
Malkin-Whocares-Don'tcare
Whocares-Don'tcare-Nobody
Nobody-Somebody-Cooke
Plugger-Plugger-SomeguyfromWilkesBarrie
Letang-Martin
D3-D4
D5-D6
Fleury
Brent 'KO' Johnson
Seriously, tonight is all about shutting down Evgeni Malkin who's currently playing his way to another Hart Trophy winning season. He's gone full on beast mode, and Wilson will have a hard time matching lines against him (even though he doesn't do that) with Bylsma getting last change this evening.
Tonight's a big one. Hope the Leafs don't fall flat on their faces. As always GO LEAFS GO!
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We’ll be fine as long as we don’t Neal down before Malkin and let him take a Fleury of shots on us.
by WizardofNaz on Jan 31, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
you’re not Malkin this very easy on the rest of us.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 31, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Can we Staal the Penguins fast-paced game?
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Jan 31, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Orpik a different team to play tonight?
Pension Plan Puppets
I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
by birky on Jan 31, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
This game SHOULD be a walk in the Park, but if the Leafs don’t show up they’ll be Cooke’d. Then I will be Asham’d.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 31, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
When we win I will be filled with Lovejoy.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
I will Neal down and thank the heavens.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 31, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
If we don’t Picard up our play, we’ll be Asham ourselves why we lost important points to a fellow bubble team.
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Man, it Staal impresses me there are still a Fleury of name-puns.
Useless comments since 2009.
by PassivelyTruculent on Jan 31, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I sailed the HMS Lovejoy from merry old Engelland to Central Park. I caught a RaKunitz and Cooked his Vitale organs in a red wine reduction, Dustin with confectioners sugar. Paul Martin was a lousy prime minister. ZBYNEK MICHALEK
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Jan 31, 2012 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
If we don’t we are really Cooke’d
by WizardofNaz on Jan 31, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
we really need to be Letang go of this meme
Next season of 24/7: "I am named Mikhail. I watch video to fold together strategy. I want outdoors to fight bravely."
by Peter de Chatham on Jan 31, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Maybe To-Morrow
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 31, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
It is Vitale that the penguins Staal against the leafs in the back to back and play like Asham of a team. How Despres to be a penguins fan.
by jeffgm on Jan 31, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
damn now I’m 2nd guessing how you actually say Despres’ name.
I thought it was day-pray, but it looks like you think its deh-press.
by WizardofNaz on Jan 31, 2012 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He’s in Amurica so that’s how its getting pronounced whether or not it’s right.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
by Ubiquitous on Jan 31, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes an Amuurcan with a Hockey Canada avatar… it’s almost as crazy as you having a Buffalo Sabre as your avatar when your a Flyers fan.
by WizardofNaz on Jan 31, 2012 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If he was a Leaf I’d have a Malkin tent, instead of being one.
Either you have an enviable memory, or a pitiable life, to know nothing of regret.
- Sten, of the Qunari
by GreatKingRat on Jan 31, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
…why can’t I rec that more than once?
by LeafInVancouver on Jan 31, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
I think this one is the best ever
I used to love the Leafs... I still do... but I used to, too.
by Chuck Diesel on Jan 31, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
“Lupul’s rounding third and….OH MY GOD!! That’s Captain Regression’s music!”
Pension Plan Puppets
I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
with his partner professor storm cloud!
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Breakdown of remaining games
The Toronto Star has an interesting breakdown of the remaining games and what it will take to make the playoffs.
A win to keep this 2 gamer going would be nice.
Go Leafs Go!
and you thought it was over...
Wait, why are we Gaston?
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Because he’s the real hero of that story. He was trying to rescue Belle from an abusive relationship AND bestiality AT THE SAME TIME.
by LeafInVancouver on Jan 31, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
Such is the burden of a hero.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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by Frag on Jan 31, 2012 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
but we LOSE if we are Gaston
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Did he lose, though? Did he, really?
by LeafInVancouver on Jan 31, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
In every way imaginable.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
didn’t he get thrown off the roof the the castle and die a horrible death?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
But I’m pretty sure he came back more powerful than before. Like Gandalf.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Jan 31, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
and Shredder
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
by elseldo on Jan 31, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
so people can minimize them
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
titles allow you to minimize the pics.
Please use them when posting pictures
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole and a proud member of the PPPPP
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As the Amurricans call him, “Gastone Ginger-ass”.
Riding the Leafs bandwagon since 1991.
Check out my art!
by CanadianMaple09 on Jan 31, 2012 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
“Beauty and The Stockholm Syndrome” doesn’t have the same ring to it.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Sounds like the name of a bad porn.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 31, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever happened to Guy Dudeman and his awesome gifs
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
by BlindSight on Jan 31, 2012 3:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hey Penguins
Crazy Phil Kessel is going to kill you.
I've got 99 problems and they're all hyperdimensional self-replicating machine elves.
by Jay! on Jan 31, 2012 3:04 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
With goals I hope
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 31, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know, judging by that face. ha ha.
I've got 99 problems and they're all hyperdimensional self-replicating machine elves.
…while Lupul crushes their self esteem with his witty one-liners
by The Blue Spirit on Jan 31, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
That picture always makes me think of this
by Peter Lynn on Jan 31, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Phil ‘Porkins’ Kessel
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Jan 31, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I love how they gave the guy who delivered pizzas to the set a part in the movie
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is that who this fellow is?
Donny, please.
by scrambles the death dealer on Jan 31, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
In 3 more years audiences everywhere will be able to experience Porkins in 3D. Worth the price of admission right there.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Jan 31, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
The four horse-mutants of the Apocolypse:
Truculence, Testosterone, Belligerence, and Pugnacity
by The Blue Spirit on Jan 31, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
no enough Pineapple killing potential there.
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Pens have won 7 in a row?
damn Malkin..
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
98% chance of playoffs thanks to their recent streak
Malkin is unstoppable
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 31, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Malkin, meet Grabbo. Grabbo, meet Malkin.
(whispers in Grabbo’s ear) Malkin is a pineapple!
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
After tonight the 3 Habs will finally be off NHL.com front page. Hopefully never to return.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
maybe when Scott Gomez scores again………….
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hahahahahhahahahahahhahah
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I like that Gustavsson is starting tonight, if only because I’m going to the game tomorrow and hopefully this means Reimer will be starting. Go Leafs Go!
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
The best part of the picture in this article is not showing.
-"I'm not drinking and driving, I'm driving while I'm drinking....Right boys!?"
Lest we forget: Brett Lebda
the inappropriate touching?
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 31, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Today is Grabbo’s birfday
Pension Plan Puppets
I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
by birky on Jan 31, 2012 3:43 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
for day of birth, grabbo will score goals.
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
for day of birth, grabbo will scoregoalshat trick, kill many pinapples on ice.
-"I'm not drinking and driving, I'm driving while I'm drinking....Right boys!?"
Lest we forget: Brett Lebda
by kudzupo on Jan 31, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Flagged for Yankees hat.
Go Leafs Go.
Certified Delusional Optimist
by TheOtherAndrew on Jan 31, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
I thought for a second there you had given him the scumbag steve hat
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Jan 31, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
Centres best second line in hockey.
Only for one season.
by LeafInVancouver on Jan 31, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
GO LEAFS GO!
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
by elseldo on Jan 31, 2012 3:47 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
GO LEAFS GO!
My other car is a Zamboni
by GoLeafs on Jan 31, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
GO LEAFS GO!
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Jan 31, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Last weekend, Danny Gray and I sat down to record the first ever Leafs Nation Podcast. My editing skills probably leave something to be desired, but from here on in, we’ll do our best to make this a weekly feature, and have a different guest for each episode.
R.I.P. PPP Podcast
Certified Delusional Optimist
by TheOtherAndrew on Jan 31, 2012 4:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
As far as I know the PPPP is not going anywhere.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
sell-outs.
(i dont know how to do sarcasm font and it isnt in the formatting guide)
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
He’s our guest for the next one, so tune in to hear me stifle my laughter while pronouncing his name correctly.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
You need to have Jared as a guest.
Or me.
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole and a proud member of the PPPPP
Follow me on twitter: leafer1984
We’ll talk Arrested Development.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jan 31, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole and a proud member of the PPPPP
Follow me on twitter: leafer1984
that would be a huge mistake
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 31, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
it would be amazing since i would have no idea what was going on and just start talking about thundercats
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Would listen.
Certified Delusional Optimist
by TheOtherAndrew on Jan 31, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
HOOOOLEEEEEEEAAAAAAN ROBERTOMIGUELSANTAMARIIIIIAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAANCHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZ
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
oh yes, so very that
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 31, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve made a basic podcast through Logic before for a class, I’d offer to help but there are probably better people. Still, I think the community is big enough for a podcast – probably not weekly – and I’d be happy to help out where I can.
by Goosemonster on Jan 31, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Let's keep things in perspective
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Jan 31, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
And it ends with a hilarious mom joke. Been waiting to use this one.
by ShahofToronto on Jan 31, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Haha I saw that one on reddit.
Useless comments since 2009.
by PassivelyTruculent on Jan 31, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
I still think Simmons and Cox are full of more hot gas.
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Twitter
by LeafFan1989 on Jan 31, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pineapple birthday cake!!!
I'm on fire, no seriously
by GoLeafs on Jan 31, 2012 4:16 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
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