Malkin, Hornqvist Confident Pens Are Coming Home For Game 7
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - With an overtime loss in Game 5, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves on the brink of elimination.
Tyler Johnson's goal 53 seconds into overtime gave the Lightning a 3-2 series lead Sunday night.
Now, the Penguins are faced with a must-win situation on the road in Tampa tomorrow night in order to force a Game 7.
It's a daunting task, but Evgeni Malkin is feeling confident about his team's chances.
Malkin: I believe in my team. We are coming back to Pittsburgh (for Game 7) -SK
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 23, 2016
Those feelings are echoed by Patric Hornqvist.
Hornqvist: There is no doubt in my mind that we'll come back here for Game 7 -SK
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 23, 2016
From injuries to a coaching change and so much more, the Penguins have battled adversity all season. Head coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins will draw on those experiences heading into Game 6.
Sullivan: We don't have the luxury to be discouraged. We just have to play. I believe in this team. I believe in this group -SK
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 23, 2016
Of course, the big question is which goaltender will get the nod in this do-or-die game.
The Penguins rode the hot play of Matt Murray to reach the Conference Finals. After allowing four goals in Game 4, Murray was replaced by Marc-Andre Fleury for the third period.
After the switch, the Penguins nearly erased the four-goal deficit. As a result, Fleury was given the start in Game 5 and was admittedly "rusty."
Sullivan said he will name a Game 6 starter on Tuesday.
"I'll have a decision in the morning" -#Pens Coach Sullivan on his starting goalie for Game 6 -SK
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) May 23, 2016
While we wait for Sullivan's decision, we want to know who you would start in Game 6. Vote in our poll below.
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