Sorry this post is a little late. As i said in my previous post my next player review will be about Marc Andre-Fleury.
After going down to a high ankle sprain in the game vs the Flames and Ty Conklin taking over and playing some of the best hockey of his career, things didn't look to good for Fleury. There was talk of the Pens going for a new goalie many doubted the kids ability. However after his time at WBS he has been probably the best goalie in the NHL. He bounced back in the Regular season with vigour and determination and guided the Pens to the playoffs. The big question that lay over him was could he turn into a playoff goaltender and turn round figures of 1-4 and a GAA in the 3's. Well quite simply the answer is yes he is now in the mid 1's and has a record of 10-5, 10-1 this season. All due to some great performances vs the Rangers and Senators and the first 2 games vs the Flyers.
The review is to focus Game 2 vs the Flyers. It was a typical game for Fleury who is in a rich vain of form and is playing brilliant and keeping his mind steady. The key point to all that i see is that he remains in a good position and is not getting out of position to often which forces him to dive around the crease. Sunday was tough for him mentally as he had very little to do in Period 1 which can lead to loss in concentration, but it didn't as he guided the Pens to a 30 save win. Both goals you can't deam him at fault specially the second one. It was a solid game for Fleury much like the rest of the playoff run for him.
However i will tell many of you don't get too excited, he really hasn't had a solid test for a prolonged time so there has been no real pressure on him other than Game 4 vs the Rangers and Game 5 which he came through well. I expect him to get one tonight vs the Flyers as they will be fighting for their lives. The true playoff test for Fleury will start here. The last two rounds of the Playoffs have to be honest easy for the Pens as they have out gunned the previous teams. I expect to see Fleury tested in the next game and if the Pens make it to the Finals. It is time to see Fleury's true colours and i think they are exactly as we have seen them in the previous rounds of the Playoffs. He will be just fine and pull through.
Once again thanks for reading any comments are welcome. The next player i will review will be Malkin.
After going down to a high ankle sprain in the game vs the Flames and Ty Conklin taking over and playing some of the best hockey of his career, things didn't look to good for Fleury. There was talk of the Pens going for a new goalie many doubted the kids ability. However after his time at WBS he has been probably the best goalie in the NHL. He bounced back in the Regular season with vigour and determination and guided the Pens to the playoffs. The big question that lay over him was could he turn into a playoff goaltender and turn round figures of 1-4 and a GAA in the 3's. Well quite simply the answer is yes he is now in the mid 1's and has a record of 10-5, 10-1 this season. All due to some great performances vs the Rangers and Senators and the first 2 games vs the Flyers.
The review is to focus Game 2 vs the Flyers. It was a typical game for Fleury who is in a rich vain of form and is playing brilliant and keeping his mind steady. The key point to all that i see is that he remains in a good position and is not getting out of position to often which forces him to dive around the crease. Sunday was tough for him mentally as he had very little to do in Period 1 which can lead to loss in concentration, but it didn't as he guided the Pens to a 30 save win. Both goals you can't deam him at fault specially the second one. It was a solid game for Fleury much like the rest of the playoff run for him.
However i will tell many of you don't get too excited, he really hasn't had a solid test for a prolonged time so there has been no real pressure on him other than Game 4 vs the Rangers and Game 5 which he came through well. I expect him to get one tonight vs the Flyers as they will be fighting for their lives. The true playoff test for Fleury will start here. The last two rounds of the Playoffs have to be honest easy for the Pens as they have out gunned the previous teams. I expect to see Fleury tested in the next game and if the Pens make it to the Finals. It is time to see Fleury's true colours and i think they are exactly as we have seen them in the previous rounds of the Playoffs. He will be just fine and pull through.
Once again thanks for reading any comments are welcome. The next player i will review will be Malkin.
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Go Fleury!
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