What an exciting 3rd period and quality OT in Pittsburgh, with Crosby and Co. sending the home crowd away with questions still unanswered. Questions like, "where's the skill and confidence to hold a lead for 120 seconds?"
The Rangers, on the other hand, leave the ice with an exhilarating win. And, the faithful fans that continued to watch, after Chris Kunitz and Matt Cooke scored 38 seconds apart to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead late in the 3rd, were rewarded with a thrilling OT finish by the "Boys in Blue". Lundqvist returned to his throne from his short stay in the doghouse, after watching from the bench as Marc Staal roofed a shorthanded and tying goal over Fleury's right shoulder. Set in his net, looking somewhat relieved, Lundqvist dialed in and shut down a few more quality chances by the Pens before watching Dubinsky and Callahan skate off on a 2-on-1 game winning drive up the ice. Dubinsky showed all in the building (and those watching their TV) how to be patient on a heal drag and pass to Callahan for the game winning goal. From the looks of the scene on the ice, one would've thought the Rangers had just won Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Disappointment has been relatively routine for the home crowd in Pittsburgh this year. And, after all the hype surrounding this year's new arena and team, Penguins fans can be excused for being upset with their team. After a loss like tonight's, expect backlash...
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