PLAYERS:
Steve Downie,
Guy Boucher,
Kris Letang,
Evgeni Malkin,
Joe Vitale,
James Neal,
Brent Johnson
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay have officially seen the wheels come off their system tonight. The Penguins are somehow on another level where their battle capability is just insane. Also, Winnipeg and Tampa Bay both suck balls forever and ever, so we were bound to do at least a little bit of damage if we had any self-respect whatsoever. However, it was necessary, as part of the deeper machinations of the NHL, to put everyone on Steve Downie Hat Trick Watch™ . Really, it was all part of the plan. If we didn't do things like this, how else would we get the word out about the growing Stain, the insanity that is a pox upon this Earth? Guy Boucher doesn't want our evil plans to get out. He explains to his team that they have to win this one fair and square. Stamkos and his hair weren't listening, however, and they took a penalty. Malkin goes onto the ice. After some throat-clearing, Kris Letang lands him with a perfect pass for a one-timer. Oops. Looks like we're still in this. Earl...
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