I agree. Were watching the young kids grow up right in front of us. This is a bit different of a Pens team that Tampa beat last year.
- Just5

you get over the win yet?

Simmonds is a heart and soul player, but I would not give him the C.
- feelingkettle

Certainly not when other candidates have been around a while.

the flyers local media would have a field day.
- hammarby31

If Richards and Carter beat them I'd never recover.

Giroux will inevitably be the captain of this club. I don't think there's any debate there.
- LordStanley88

His status in the NHL has just jumped another level. People who may not get to see him play all the time just witnessed Giroux abuse Crosby throught the series.

If Richards and Carter beat them I'd never recover.
- MrBuzzcut

carter will have a foot or knee injury, so I don't know...

Sometimes I don't know what's better, eliminating a team on the road or at home. I really love it sometimes when our fans give it to some of the more ignorant teams like this one. The Na na na chant and Crosby sucks for once finally had me on board. Yes he's a world class player but he was a big time punk in this series and for that yes he sucks.
- JoeRussomanno

after losing in 08 and 09, especially 09 after blowing game 6 at home, it was fabulous to see them win here. i wanted the pens to have to travel after being sent packing, and it couldn't have been better today, with the rainy, windy, 50 degree poop storm outside. hopefully they're still sitting on the runway.

Where's all the funny animated Gifs?

His status in the NHL has just jumped another level. People who may not get to see him play all the time just witnessed Giroux abuse Crosby throught the series.
- stveshdy

that first shift of the game, where he destroyed crosby and then scored short side will long be remembered, and for good reason.

that first shift of the game, where he destroyed crosby and then scored short side will long be remembered, and for good reason.
- hammarby31

Does it get only better then that shift?

His status in the NHL has just jumped another level. People who may not get to see him play all the time just witnessed Giroux abuse Crosby throught the series.
- stveshdy

Yes, fans across the league are finally noticing what we witnessed most of the season: Giroux is a superstar.

carter will have a foot or knee injury, so I don't know...
- isaiah520

Love it

you get over the win yet?
- FlyerMike18

nope...i will savor this one for awhile. I hate pittsburgh vehemently

after losing in 08 and 09, especially 09 after blowing game 6 at home, it was fabulous to see them win here. i wanted the pens to have to travel after being sent packing, and it couldn't have been better today, with the rainy, windy, 50 degree poop storm outside. hopefully they're still sitting on the runway.
- hammarby31

Now thats playoff hockey. No sympathy for the opposing team. Enjoy the ride home Penguins.

after losing in 08 and 09, especially 09 after blowing game 6 at home, it was fabulous to see them win here. i wanted the pens to have to travel after being sent packing, and it couldn't have been better today, with the rainy, windy, 50 degree poop storm outside. hopefully they're still sitting on the runway.
- hammarby31

during those years I had to work 2-10pm at my job so i missed a lot of games. I remember scheduling days off for the 2008 series because it was the Conference finals so that one actually bugged me more but iirc Kimo was hurt and that hurt them. the next year I had to get updates from anyone that could tune a staticy radio in or check espn for the score thingy. So 08 hurt me more b/c I actually watched the series.

So great to see this team progress past those old days from years of old where we blow leads and can't overcome injury. The injuries could still hurt later but at least we got a step closer to the real goal.

Does it get only better then that shift?
- LJF

That was literally changing of the guard there. Giroux just threw Crosby off the mountain top and said, MINE!

Now thats playoff hockey. No sympathy for the opposing team. Enjoy the ride home Penguins.
- stveshdy

that's exactly right.

Who's making the gif of the Giroux v. Crosby hit?

during those years I had to work 2-10pm at my job so i missed a lot of games. I remember scheduling days off for the 2008 series because it was the Conference finals so that one actually bugged me more but iirc Kimo was hurt and that hurt them. the next year I had to get updates from anyone that could tune a staticy radio in or check espn for the score thingy. So 08 hurt me more b/c I actually watched the series.

So great to see this team progress past those old days from years of old where we blow leads and can't overcome injury. The injuries could still hurt later but at least we got a step closer to the real goal.
- JoeRussomanno

+100

flyers were 12 for 23 on the pp.

Talbot would be a fantastic choice as MJL suggested. It would allow G to focus on being the best player while letting a true heart and soul guy be the official leader.
- jak521

I think Giroux would make a great Captain. Today was one of the best examples of leadership I've seen in a while. But I think the kid has enough weight on his shoulders. And Talbot who clearly leads by example would be a great choice.

Who's making the gif of the Giroux v. Crosby hit?
- eayost

mmmmmmmmm better than sex

mmmmmmmmm better than sex
- Just5

I wouldn't go that far

Who's making the gif of the Giroux v. Crosby hit?
- eayost

here's a video clip at least:

Who's making the gif of the Giroux v. Crosby hit?
- eayost

I think Giroux would make a great Captain. Today was one of the best examples of leadership I've seen in a while. But I think the kid has enough weight on his shoulders. And Talbot who clearly leads by example would be a great choice.
- MJL

I would ask him if he wants it, though. Because he is clearly all but captain. He is the guy who apologizes to fans, says he wants the first shift, and does everything you want a guy to do on the ice. He is the leader. Richards was given the C prematurely but its clear Roo is ready.