Absolute Insanity.

That was by far one of the greatest games I have ever seen. Marc-Andre Fleury was absolutely inspiring between the pipes. Probably one of the best goaltending performances of all time. Chance after chance for Detroit, who continued to control play throughout the game, and Fleury was there again and again to keep the puck out. I really hope Pittsburgh can pull off Game 6 and 7 - my prediction remains Detroit, but Pittsburgh is such an exciting team and I'd love to see Crosby lift the cup.

Congratulations Petr Sykora on the overtime winner. I remember a few years back, when New Jersey won the cup in 2000 (Jason Arnott in overtime), Sykora got injured in the second last game and didn't get to play in the final game of the series, however he did join the team on the ice and get his chance to lift the Cup.

Wow...I don't know what to say - just an incredibly entertaining game. Chance after chance - what a classic. After the dismal performance by both teams in Game 4, which I think was the absolute worst Stanley Cup final game in history - neither team had any heart or drive. That was the most boring game I've ever watched. Game 5 made up for it and then some. The series is at 3-2 Detroit and with Game 6 in Pittsburgh, the Pens have a chance to force a seventh and deciding game. If Crosby and Hossa can dominate and Malkin actually decides to lace up the skates (he did get his first point of the series tonight, assisting on the winner) it will be quite the end to a mostly lop-sided series.

We can only hope that Gonchar is alright to play in Game 6. He did come out for the PP in the third overtime where Sykora scored the winner, but he didn't look completely alert. He hit the boards pretty hard on that backcheck.

Let me tell you a little something about heart, actually, let me give heart a few names: Gary Roberts, Ryan Malone and Jordan Staal. These three Pens have shown pure grit and perseverance throughout the series.

Why the Leafs didn't resign Gary, I'll never know (too old my ass!). Gary Roberts goes out there and (excuse the purely ridiculous sentiment) gives 110% (yes, I know it is impossible to give anything more than 100%) every shift. I said to my mom and dad at the start of Game 2 with Roberts starting the game: "Watch #10, Roberts - he's gonna go out there and rattle some cages." What happens? Gary goes into their zone and hits three Red Wings in the corners. He has made them take a second look every time they touch the puck.

Jordan Staal = Durability. The guy plays every part of the game: even strength, short-handed and power-play. He mucks it up in the corners all game long and just impresses me every time he is on the ice. Props to Staal - his brothers should be proud.

Ryan Malone has broken his nose more times than the Pens have scored in this series! The guy is ridiculous. He takes a puck to the face tonight off a Hal Gill slapshot, goes off for some repairs and he's right back on the bench after that! To top it off, when Sykora scored the winner: Malone was the guy in front! Ballsy! Good stuff Malone, great heart and determination.

Anyways, excellent game overall - Go Pens Go!

Peace and much love to you.