What a performance by the Red Wings, all around just dominated game 5, but why? The Pens had all the momentum coming from game 3 and 4, especially 4 when they just destroyed the wings. So to quote Fred Willard in A Mighty Wind, "Wha' happened?"
We know that Pittsburgh is a talented team, they have made to two straight finals, they have the talent, but they do not have the mental capacity. They don't have the bottle, the bollocks, the stones, the balls, or however else you would like to put it, but the Pens just don't have it.
Fleury, Crosby and Malkin can't seem to handle big games on the road.
Malkin only has 2 points on the road compared to 5 at home, and Crosby really hasn't shown up at all, only having 2 points, both being at home.
Most likey the biggest problem has been Fleury on the road, giving up 11 goals in 3 games on compared to 4 goals in 2 games at home.
And why yes, Osgood is on pace to give up more on the road, but Fleury is a repeat offender from last years finals.
The Pens played their best and evened the series, but werethen were just destroyed in game 5. They just don't have the testicular fortitude to win game 6 -- congrats Wings on your 12th cup.
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