I know it's just one win, but it was beautiful. I couldn't have scripted it better. Maybe less anxious, but not better. Jagr was a monster yet again and scored two goals. Henrik was perfect. Shanahan was strong. I knew it was gonna be a good game when Renney inserted Strudwick into the lineup. You got a pair of guys (struds and Hollweg) with dueling 70's porn mustaches, you gotta put them both on the ice. The Pens can't even grow mustaches. It's like a constant visual taunt on the ice or from the bench.I think it was the power of Mara's fully grown Paul Bunyan beard that compelled Crosby and Malkin to take simultaneous penalties in the third frame. Let me tell you watching both skate into the box at the same time was a total delight. Malkin had a rough night all around. Maybe he's never seen a man so handsome as Henrik and that why he slowed down to creeping pace on his penalty shot! He just had to get a good gander up close of that beautiful face. C'mon he's got to look at Fleury all the time who wouldn't get a little rattled by Henke's incredible attractiveness? Maybe Henrik should play without his mask tomorrow afternoon? I wouldn't risk it, but if there are any Rangers fans near the glass bring Henrik's face on a stick and wave it at the peachfuzz boys in black. Whatever it takes to get a another win.
ps. I'm sorry Versus, Doc Emeric actually called the game beauifully from the clips I saw. Perhaps it was because the Pens didn't have anything positive to celebrate, but it seemed the Crosby love was meted out with less abandon. I hope Avery fully enjoyed watching.
