Game 3 - Pregame

With about an hour till game time, I am both nervous but confident. The Pens have really shown something in the first two games. They made a great comeback in Game 1 and beat us at our own game in Game 2. That’s what makes me feel a little nervous. But the Rangers have had the opportunity to win both games and have played solid hockey so far in the series. That is what makes me confident. And of course being at home makes me feel a little more comfortable. This is a must win game. Either we make it a series or we go into the biggest hole possible.

Tonight's game is going to be intense. The Pens are trying to basically end it and the Rangers are trying to make it a series. Let's not forget how the last game ended as well. That scuffle got intense with Jagr throwing punches and Avery getting jumped. That was the only time I really saw the Pens get affected by Avery's antics. By the way I don't know if you have heard but Avery supposedly slashed at Crosby's wrist twice, connecting once but missing with the harder second slash. They have been good so far at not focusing on Avery's antics and such. I think some of that fire is going to carry over from Game 2 into Game 3. The Rangers will be fired up being at home and knowing they have to win.

Some lineup changes for tonight's game. Prucha is out and Hollweg is back in. Also, according to Renney, the lines will be a little mixed up tonight to allow for more forechecking. Maybe some lineup changes will be good for the offense after Game 2 where they couldn't get anything going. We will have to wait and see.