The first period, they out-skated and out-hustled the Preds and went up 3-0. They did a phenomenal job against the best defensive lines (yes, plural) in the league.

You can whine about the goal off the knee, but if you whine, you'll just be showing your ignorance. Goals like that happen in most hockey games. Part of the offensive strategy always includes redirected shots and shaded goalies. The goal you're whining about came about by the defenseman trying to move the center from redirecting the shot. He ended up redirecting it himself.

The Pens were the champs last year. They have a HOF player as the captain and they're in the Finals again this year. Hate all you want. I'll drink up those bitter tears with a smile. Ahhh...thanks. That tasted great!

And, just in case you missed it... SCOREBOARD.