Because You're All Growns Up

Jordan Staal. Can't even legally have a piece of booze. The consummate center of trade rumors. Finally came of age tonight in the what could be called the greatest regular season win in Pens recent history. Down 5-2 in the 3rd against the Stanley Cup champs on the road. Down 2 goals with @ 4 minutes to go. One of the Pens top players from the their very own Stanley Cup roster sitting on the opposing bench (Marian Hossa, you bastard). Enter Staal. Scores the natural hatty in the 3rd, draws a final second penalty that follows the Wings into the OT, then snatches Pavel Datsyuk's purse, and feeds one to Fedotenko who buries it past a clueless Chris Osgood.

**** Bar Ref's note: it appeared the Referee on the Ice missed a diving penalty on Osgood, but the point was moot since the game was over. Clean up your scuba gear, Ozzie! We've got to announce the #1 Star of the night. ****

To borrow a Hudsonism: Get out of your sofas and applaud the gladiator performance of the day....JORDAN STAAL....



I couldn't help but think of this scene, with Jon Favreau as Staal. Our little baby's all growns up...



I'm quite sure the Pensblog will do a much better job at capturing the moment, so be sure to check them out tomorrow.

Jot this game down in the memory banks, kids. Remember the Thanksgiving night comeback in Ottawa, last year, which launched our Beloved for the rest of the year? That was this game. The dirtbag Flyers are up next on Thursday. Have fun.