What is the single most important reason Pittsburgh is down 3 games to 1?

Question

Lot's of good "one's" there VIP! It's all true, you really can't pin-point one reason.

Answer 1

No experience. Mentally, they were never ready.

Answer 2

The pens are not a good enough team to face off vs det.

b4 the start of the series when pens were facing the flyers . Det's comments were that they would have a harder time vs the flyers then the pens based on how they play.

The pens are not a good team. They got to the cup playing soft teams.

Answer 3

The single most important reason would be that Detroit is way better than them

Answer 4

if pittsburgh would stop crying and play they could win

Answer 5

Detroit is just to good for pittsburg

plus the pistons lost, so DETROIT has to have something to celebrate about

Answer 6

It's because the WINGS RULE! Seriously, I'd say that Pittsburgh has a younger team whom has never been to the championship as Detroit on the other hand has had more experience.

Answer 7

their power play is not effective against the Wings like it was against everybody else, it is pissing them off to not even get a decent shot on most of the power plays

Answer 8

Domination.

Answer 9

malkin and detriots defence

Answer 10

I think you could say some of it is the coaching. They haven't had Sid the Kid on the ice very much for one and they haven't been consistent about running their lines on their own schedule, playing their own game, whatever. It would be nice if some of the guys on their team would block the shots EVERY time they could. It would be nice if they could STOP trying to make those ridiculous passes that are always turned over. And could they please forecheck and follow through? Didn't their coach remind them of any of this shiite before the first game? COACHING. My number one choice for their problems. COACHING.

Answer 11

Deyroit is simply better. The Pens coaching can't even compare.

Answer 12

Detroit is outplaying them almost everywhere

Answer 13

lack of experience in these situations

Answer 14

Top to bottom talent. The Wings can easily roll 4 lines and expect a responsible game from everyone and they dont have to line match as much as the Pens do. But there are a few other factors that figure in. I think one factor not mentioned nearly enough is the fact that Babcock has badly outcoached Therrien, that became obvious at the press conference when Therrien blamed bad officiating instead of poor defensive zone coverage by his guys. Babcock doesnt complain and keeps an even keel, it showed up in the 3rd last night NBC showed each bench. When the coach is tight and blaming outside factors how can the players not feel the same desperation? Experience is another factor, the Wings have managed to get to Roberts who is there to be the experienced guy the young kids turn to and the Wings have gotten him off his game. I noticed last night some Pens wouldnt finish off passing plays or chase the puck down the boards whenever they thought they might get hit. The Wings have out hit them and guys pulled up to avoid hits...cant win if you wont pay the price (notice the lack of a net presence from Pitt?). Guys would skate in and out of the front but there is no Holmstrom, Franzen, Cleary type guy to pay the price. And finally the Wings play a better defensive game, their mistakes tend to be along the boards, not near the net.

Answer 15

The Detroit Penalty kill. The Defense and the experience. Also many of the big names have done anything big for the Pens.

Answer 16

1) osgood

2) detroit's all-star team

3) pittsburgh having no experience

Answer 17

they are a good hockey team but Detroit has the experience  and the defense

Answer 18

All the answers have been good so far, but I have to add that humility goes a long way.  Instead of bitching and moaning, Pens should learn to step up their play.

Answer 19

either because Detroit is just simply awesome and all Pittsburgh does is complain or because of Osgood's mean goalie skills...the first two games were shutouts.

we all had our hearts in our throats last night when it was 5 to 3 and my sister said if Pittsburgh can't score they must really be stupid. they didn't and zetterberg went off with the puck out of the wing's zone and the penguins didn't do anything and it was 5 against 3. they must really be sleeping

Answer 20

because crosby is a whiny little baby, and hossa and malkin must be smoking the good s**t, because theyre dazed and confuzed

Answer 21

Detroit is a good team. We try our hardest. Just because Detroit is up 3-1 doesn't mean that we have a really bad team. Your team is good.

EDIT: Ryan - don't assume. Have you seen Crosby cry? As for Hossa and Malkin, leave them alone, they are better hockey players than any one of us will ever be. Have you played in the SC finals?

Answer 22

pitt. cant score, plus inexperience and the fact that they cant even win on home ice.

Answer 23

Detroit is a much better team. While Pittsburgh has a few great players, Detroit has a great team and relies on that team instead of just a few players. Plus, coaching. Mike Babcock actually coaches his team, while Michel Therrien whines and whines and whines some more.

Answer 24

Detroits Defense.

Answer 25

You've got a young, inexperienced team up against a seasoned team with great defense, many 2-way players and a team that can play playoff quality hockey all the way to the bottom of the bench. The Pens are an up and coming team, no doubt, but right now they just don't have the depth or the experience to be able to take on Detroit, especially when they would have to beat them at least once at the Joe to take the cup.

Answer 26

Special teams. Pitt can't score on the power play.  When you lose 2-1 and have multiple chances on the power play and fail, it is either your own fault or the Wings PK is just playing very well.  I think its the Wings.

Answer 27

1. not enough shots on goal

2. To many penaltes

3. Detroit Defence

4.OSGOOD

5. Heart

Crosby, Malkin, and Malone and the whole team is great but they are doin aweful.

Answer 28

The fact that a rookie and new comer to the team was given the C..

Answer 29

The Pens can't score. They've played 4 games and have only scored a total of 4 goals  Wings have scored a total of 11 goals in 4 games.

You can't win if you don't score.

Go Wings

Answer 30

Because Pittsburgh sucks. Crybaby(Crosby) is on their team

Answer 31

Detroit usually plays with much finesse and while they do get into fights, they try to stay away from penalties that hurt them......unlike the last game. Penguins are a younger team captained by a hot-headed 20 yr. old who obviously had a hard time handling that pressure, whereas Detroit is used to it. Sorry I can't say just one things. It's teamwork, it's finesse, it's defense, it's formations and a lot of experience for many of them. Lidstrom has been through the last 3 Stanley Cups they won, as have some of the other players. Detroit is not easy to figure out and it shows when you see a 5 on 3, they kill the penalty and Penns didn't convert. Red Wings play with heart. I could say so much more about them but I have said more than you wanted , but sorry I can't just pick one reason. It's a combination. One more to go! Go Wings on home ice!! That would be so sweet!!! :)