Penguins: I noticed when the Caps lost Brooks Orpik in the series against the Flyers the team looked a bit different. Not saying he's a game changer and they are done without him, but he brings a presence the caps need on the blue line. Obviously Neuvirth was the reason the flyers won but losing Orpik did not help. now he is out of the lineup yet again and that's not good for the Caps. The Caps killed all 5 PP opportunities the Pens had in Game 2 and a big part of the reason why was because of Orpik.
Orpik being out is not the reason I pick the Pens but it helps in making this decision. I love all 4 lines of the pens and you need that to win a cup. Murray has been great and even if Fluery is healthy I wouldn't start him, no way. Now the Pens go back home with a chance to try and take both games at home and put a nice lead in the series.
Penguins: I noticed when the Caps lost Brooks Orpik in the series against the Flyers the team looked a bit different. Not saying he's a game changer and they are done without him, but he brings a presence the caps need on the blue line. Obviously Neuvirth was the reason the flyers won but losing Orpik did not help. now he is out of the lineup yet again and that's not good for the Caps. The Caps killed all 5 PP opportunities the Pens had in Game 2 and a big part of the reason why was because of Orpik.
Orpik being out is not the reason I pick the Pens but it helps in making this decision. I love all 4 lines of the pens and you need that to win a cup. Murray has been great and even if Fluery is healthy I wouldn't start him, no way. Now the Pens go back home with a chance to try and take both games at home and put a nice lead in the series.
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