ATLPen: Even with a Pens victory tomorrow night, how do they win in DET in a game 7 after three days off no less? Is it still remotely possible to squeak this one out?

Shelly Anderson: Sure it's possible. Anything can happen in a winner-take-all Game 7. The Penguins are a talented team, just as Detroit is. Winning at Joe Louis Arena is difficult, but not impossible. If it's Game 7 and the Penguins come out flying like they did in the early minutes of Game 5 but this time get a goal, it could make all the difference.

darthur: Is Malkin another Pavel Bure? As long as he has a couple goals he's happy...even if the Pens lose? He sure lost his head Saturday; rookie coach doesn't help. Do you think there's any chance tomorrow? I'd hate to see the Wings hoisting the Cup again in our building!!!

Shelly Anderson: There's absolutely no indication Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is anywhere near as self-centered as the picture your question paints. He's young and he has lost his composure a couple times, but so have some of his teammates. He seems to care deeply about winning. As with Game 7, of course the Penguins have a shot at winning Game 6 to extend the series.

darthur: Do you think the Pens can overcome the whipping from Sat.? They have to be crushed to get beat so bad. They have to be wondering if they can keep up now that Datsuk is back. It doesn't look good and the Wings will probably be hoisting the Cup in our building AGAIN!!!!!

Shelly Anderson: You underestimate the Penguins' character, I believe. They are more likely to be determined than crushed after the 5-0 rout by the Red Wings in Game 5. There is a Stanley Cup championship at stake. The return of highly talented Pavel Datsyuk was a boost for Detroit, no question, but the Penguins are talented, too.

LetsGoPens871: Hi, Shelley. Thank you for your time. Looking at this team's history and character, do you think they would let history repeat itself if they find themselves in a similar 2 or 3 goal deficit fairly early in the game 6, or do you think they're more likely to learn from it and play with more determination to get back in it?

Shelly Anderson: There's no way of knowing for sure, but I would guess the latter. In the face of elimination and after reflecting on the way the Penguins lost their composure in Game 5, it would be surprising if they didn't bounce back with a solid, disciplined game tomorrow.

clark: Is it me or did the Pens think they won the cup in game 4, just the caps felt they won it in game 6 only to implode in the next game ... I am thinking now the pens got a little dose of reality, can win game 6, but realize game 7 will require more than they gave in game 5. Any thoughts?

Shelly Anderson: That's doubtful. The Penguins were going back to Detroit, where they lost the first two games. And a lot of them remember losing to the Red Wings in the final last year. There was too much unfinished business for the Penguins to have gotten overconfident after Game 4. And, surely, there is not a speck of room for such thinking now.

craigmarilynmonroe: Pulling a goalie during the SCF is a bold statement. Do you think this move will motivate Fleury to play better tomorrow, or does it effect his mental game in a negative way, placing the Wings inside his head?

Shelly Anderson: Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wasn't the only one having a bad night, and it's highly likely he completely understood being pulled for backup Mathieu Garon after giving up five goals while the Penguins could score none. Fleury seems to have the ability to be loose on the outside, strong on the inside. As for coach Dan Bylsma's decision to make the switch, it was a little bold, but it's likely he didn't want to subject Fleury to further frustration when his teammates so obviously were having a terrible night.

Dan: What is your prediction for tomorrow night? Do the Pens have it in them to take it to a game 7

Shelly Anderson: The Penguins are capable of winning Game 6, but if I had any skill at predicting the outcome of games, I'd be living in Vegas.

darthur: When you mention the character of the Pens, does a team that takes 12 penalities show the kind of character it takes to win the Cup? I think we are done and i look forward to next year and another eastern conference championship and that's about it as long as the Illitch family continues their dedication to bringing top talent to Detroit.

Shelly Anderson: Character can't really be judged by one game, eh? As disappointing as the Penguins' meltdown was for them and their fans, perhaps a team's character is better judged by how it responds nights like Game 5. As for the Red Wings, they certainly to build and restock teams in an impressive way. We'll see how the salary cap affects that once some of the older veterans who don't necessarily demand top dollar age out.

clark: As frustrating as it can be watching a hot/cold Fleury, it's amazing Brodeur gave up two goals within that last 2 minutes or so to cost the Devils the next round..gotta think in 3 years, the pens are on top and the Red Wings are having to replace their older stars?

Shelly Anderson: Yes, even sure Hall of Fame goaltenders give up soft and highly inopportune goals. If you think about it, Marc-Andre Fleury has outlasted the likes of Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo, Evgeni Nabokov and, head-to-head, Cam Ward and the surprising Washington rookie, Simeon Varlamov. As was mentioned in an earlier answer, the Red Wings seem to have great young talent, but the salary cap could make it difficult for them as players such as Nicklas Lidstrom retire.

ajt123: Would losing again to Detroit be a stigma that would be too hard for our guys to shake in years to come?

Shelly Anderson: It would be a tough blow, no doubt, but think about all those teams in the Original Six days that dealt with the Montreal dynasties. The Penguins, again, have strong character and probably would still crave the opportunity to try to knock off the Red Wings again if it doesn't work out this year.

james: Please explain why we should care about Hossa's feelings or how "rough" if it has been for him? I don't get the point of that story, he made his bed and we may have to watch him celebrate at the Mellon Arena. Isn't that twisting the dagger in Pens fans hearts enough.

Shelly Anderson: No one has to care about Marian Hossa, but it seems the fans at Mellon Arena do care -- otherwise why would they waste their breath booing him. The fact that Hossa's situation stirs up emotions is newsworthy to some.

LetsGoPens871: Do you think it would be wise to put Garon in if by some misfortune the Pens find themselves down by at least 3-0 again?

Shelly Anderson: No, not facing elimination. At this point, and pardon the cliche, I think you go with what got you here. That's not to diminish the job Mathieu Garon did in relief of Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 5.

Shelly Anderson: Thanks, everyone. By week's end, we'll know whose names go on the Cup.