Last night's game against Ottawa marked the halfway point of the season for the Pens. It just so happens that last night's game was also another low-point of the season for the Pens. Last night's 5-1 loss to the Senators was the Pens' fifth loss in a row and once again the team displayed another lousy effort. Well, at least I hope that was a lousy effort and not the best they can do, or else we have much bigger problems than just a five-game losing streak and injuries. Speaking of injuries, Simon Despres left early in the first period of last night's game with an injury and did not return.
We know the Pens can do better. Last night they barely showed any effor. Players keep saying that they need to start playing a full game and can't get discouraged when falling behind in a game. Well, saying it is one thing, doing it is another. Frankly, I'm tired of talking and hearing about it, I'm ready to see it put in action. What better time to start than tonight when the Pens are in Washington to play the Capitals.
Who knows why the Pens can not get it together. They talk about what they need to do and yet, in the games, it has been the same flat performances. Yes, we have injuries, but that does not explain why the players out there on the ice are not playing to their potential. Let's face it- Sidney Crosby may not be back this season. In fact, I practically expect him to be out the rest of the season. The team can not wait for him to return to turn things around, or any other injured player for that matter. The healthy players we have are capable of so much more. I believe in them. Now it's up to them to believe in themselves.
They say you have to hit rock bottom before you can turn things around. Let's hope last night was rock bottom and that tonight's game in Washington will be the Pens' first step in the right direction- which is up the standings, not spiraling down them.
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