ROUND 1 vs Coyotes

GAME 1: @Detroit, Wed. 4/13, 7 p.m. Versus
GAME 2: @Detroit, Sat. 4/16, 1 p.m. NBC
GAME 3: @Phoenix, Mon. 4/18, 10:30 p.m. Versus
GAME 4: @Phoenix, Wed. 4/20, 10:30 p.m. Versus
GAME 5*: @Detroit, Fri. 4/22, 7 p.m. Versus
GAME 6*: @Phoenix, Sun. 4/24, TBD CBC (really?)
GAME 7*: @Detroit, Wed. 4/27, TBD CBC (really?)

(all times EST)

Wings in 5, just so I can see all the games... really I think it will take 6 games though.

I'm so used to being a forum mod these days, I just spent 30 seconds looking for the button to sticky this :facepalm:

STICKY GLAN!!!! STICKY NAO!!!


Zett out for game 1, hopes to be back for game 2, which sucks.

Hey Tahoe... how much do you love Howard considering the other options atm? lol

Shane Doan. GAHHHHHHHH!!

TY Glan.

24:20 until the puck drops!! Woooooooooooooo :D

THIS is a Red Wings playoff thread. Sorry for ever saying yes to that Flyer bandwagon Glan.

Five or six I think. Z gone could hurt us but if Pav plays like he did against Chicago, we get one other player like Bert or Mule or Cleary to stand out and we can be consistent on D we could make this a quicker, easier series.

We're going to have to make the most of quality chances because we might not see many. If we can't, or if we give them easy goals we'll be in for a tough series with the team D they play.

Yotes are one of those lunch pail teams. Nothing easy. Like you said though de, some steppin up in Zet's absence can get the job done.

Wanna know why I hate them? Hanzal. Literally, only because I'm waiting to hear Gretel. WHERE IS SHE!?!?! GET HER ON THE DAMN TEAM ALREADY!!!

@Buccigross: Coyotes: 2-0-2 in regular season vs Red Wings

Nothing's coming easy if our D doesn't step it up. I'm talking both forwards and defensemen. We played like garbage down the stretch and you know Howard's going to give up a few poor rebounds. I agree with Ux, I want it to be Wings in 5 but I feel like it's going to go 6.

ZEK

She's put on a few pounds this year.

Good job Howie!...oh nvm.

Also, I hate Howie. But if my hatred stops anyone from posting during the games, let me know and I'll stop ripping that pos goalie. Seriously.

Nah. But that was a brutal shot, point blank (to quote Pang) and all alone. I'm more upset he could be all alone in front of the net. We need to get better in our end of the ice and then put some more pressure on these guys.

Ya gotta give him props for that one Tahoe.

Lovin this game!! Sure, Wings up 5-0 would be better but damn... awesome game to watch!

FRANZEN!!!!!!

Statement game.

THEY WANTED US, THEY GOT US.

Doan just tried to give him what they call a "fireman's carry" in the sports entertainment world.

Was that one of the chix they use in the FSD promos? did they drop a name?

I tweeted a link to some pics of those FSD chicks for you today.

I tweeted a link to some pics of those FSD chicks for you today.

You always did have my support. Checkin' 'em out now.

I had so much fun tonight. It was all about what bein a fan is all about (after going to a game, can't really beat that).

c'mon, c'mon, c'mon lets fly!

c'mon, c'mon, c'mon lets fly!

this, lol.

All out assault.

My Datsyuk mancrush can compete with Glan's for Gores.

Hey, you just want to " wash" his "car". Nothing wrong with that.

I wish Gores would show up at the Wings game to dance to Journey.

Would be incredible.

I still wouldn't watch, but it would be incredible.

the fuck was Howard doing there.

This is getting scurry. Fucking Howard.

phew

Fucking refs for the bullshit call that gave put us down two men for 2 minutes.

I liked how the Wings played after the Coyotes got their third goal. They were looking more for 5-3 than sitting on the one goal lead.

Hellz yeah.

Fucking refs for the bullshit call that gave put us down two men for 2 minutes.

I liked how the Wings played after the Coyotes got their third goal. They were looking more for 5-3 than sitting on the one goal lead.
Yup.

Fucking refs for the bullshit call that gave put us down two men for 2 minutes.

I liked how the Wings played after the Coyotes got their third goal. They were looking more for 5-3 than sitting on the one goal lead.

They had to do something to save Howard from himself.

GOAL! 4-1 Wings, which is pretty much a tie score with Howie in the net and 19mins left.

We should tweet one of these games or a bball game or something.

I was too tired to post but I did enjoy staying up late to watch the game. If we switch to doing this via Twitter I can do that, but I'd create a second account just for it.

I was really impressed with the Wings last night. They didn't obliterate the Coyotes but I thought it was a great all-round game from a team on the road in the playoffs.

Some things I liked: First of all we scored goals and have been taking advantage of our good chances. I like how we had goals and good games from other players not named Datsyuk or on his line. If we can roll 4 dangerous lines we are tough. We've played good D five on five and even though they pressure and gain momentum they haven't completely owned us for any long stretches in our own end. Howard may not be super strong as a playoff goalie, but at least for this series he's improved a lot in not giving up those huge rebounds he often throws back out into the slot.

What I don't like are the goals they get on their powerplay. If Phoenix can do it so often, what happens if we play San Jose or Vancouver?

OT: Blackcawks getting swept would be awesome.

There appear to be no Hawks fans left in this city as far as I can tell. The Bulls, on the other hand, have gone from "The NBA is just a terrible product! It's nothing to do with the Bulls being bad, I just don't enjoy what the game has become." to "This is a basketball town. We live and die with the Chicago Bulls."

I was too tired to post but I did enjoy staying up late to watch the game. If we switch to doing this via Twitter I can do that, but I'd create a second account just for it.

I was really impressed with the Wings last night. They didn't obliterate the Coyotes but I thought it was a great all-round game from a team on the road in the playoffs.

Some things I liked: First of all we scored goals and have been taking advantage of our good chances. I like how we had goals and good games from other players not named Datsyuk or on his line. If we can roll 4 dangerous lines we are tough. We've played good D five on five and even though they pressure and gain momentum they haven't completely owned us for any long stretches in our own end. Howard may not be super strong as a playoff goalie, but at least for this series he's improved a lot in not giving up those huge rebounds he often throws back out into the slot.

What I don't like are the goals they get on their powerplay. If Phoenix can do it so often, what happens if we play San Jose or Vancouver?

Cool. Just wonderin why though.

There appear to be no Hawks fans left in this city as far as I can tell. The Bulls, on the other hand, have gone from "The NBA is just a terrible product! It's nothing to do with the Bulls being bad, I just don't enjoy what the game has become." to "This is a basketball town. We live and die with the Chicago Bulls."

no kidding. when i moved here, finding an nba fan from chicago was like finding the lochness monster. i was fairly convinced they did not exist. you also could go to a wings hawks game, pay 8 dollars for the tick, and stretch out and have an entire section to yourself. yet last year, i had coworkers "explaining" the intricacies of nhl hockey to me. its pretty bad.

I can understand the NBA thing. Chicago, other than the Jordan years, doesn't really have a rich basketball tradition. But I'm shocked about hockey. Granted they stayed away for a number of years but I thought it was more because of a crappy team and even worse owner.

Cool. Just wonderin why though.

Even though I'm just an everyday schnook, I like the relative anonymity that I have here when i talk about sports. I don't really like putting myself out on the net. I don't even have a Facebook page. Plus, I use my Twitter for work more than anything else. I don't think it would go well for people to see me tweet, "I fucking hope Pav drops the gloves again against that pussy piece of shit Corey Fairy."

GOAL! 4-1 Wings, which is pretty much a tie score with Howie in the net and 19mins left.

We should tweet one of these games or a bball game or something.

Dood... you're as bad with Jimmy as you are with Obama. He was playing a solid game, and made some really tough saves.

yet last year, i had coworkers "explaining" the intricacies of nhl hockey to me. its pretty bad.

Same here, and most of the shit was totally clueless too. One time, a few minutes into the conversation with a guy who was all-knowing, he asked me some specifics about offsides calls :facepalm:. I mean, beyond the fact that the ref drops the puck and you try to put it in the net, that's about as simple as it gets. There's one person at work who truly is a Hawks fan, knows what she knows, and I enjoy talking hockey with. Everyone else... it's like rubbing my face on a cheese grater.

I don't think it would go well for people to see me tweet, "I fucking hope Pav drops the gloves again against that pussy piece of shit Corey Fairy."

Or you'll get that promotion. Could go either way IMO.

Only one way to find out.

Attaboy Danny!

Thats what I'm talking about. Get another one.

4-3 Wings.

Even though I'm just an everyday schnook, I like the relative anonymity that I have here when i talk about sports. I don't really like putting myself out on the net. I don't even have a Facebook page. Plus, I use my Twitter for work more than anything else. I don't think it would go well for people to see me tweet, "I fucking hope Pav drops the gloves again against that pussy piece of shit Corey Fairy."

Nuf said.

Also, I know some sclobby schnooks, but not everyday schnooks. I'm glad there are the 'everydayers' out there. :)

Dood... you're as bad with Jimmy as you are with Obama. He was playing a solid game, and made some really tough saves.

lol...I exagerate a tiny lil bit with Howard, but not O.

Awesome series. Phoenix brought it this game but the Wings never sat back and waited or played with an on/off switch. Loved how we got great contributions from lots of players. Helm is a fucking beast. And now we get to rest.

OHHHHH Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadiiiieeeees.........




















































http://wtfdetroit.com/miscpics/tigerssweep.jpg

I can understand the NBA thing. Chicago, other than the Jordan years, doesn't really have a rich basketball tradition. But I'm shocked about hockey. Granted they stayed away for a number of years but I thought it was more because of a crappy team and even worse owner.

They lost more than a whole generation. With a few exceptions as noted by B-Diddy, most "real" Hawks fans are over 50.

Hey, get yer car flags out!

Got to love the sweep! Here's to hoping they don't come out flat in the next series after a long layoff. It'll be great to have Hank back and hopefully Franzen at full strength. Helm is a monster, he's my favorite guy to watch at this point. He always works hard and makes things happen.

Howard hasn't been perfect but he's head and shoulders above where he was last year. The biggest thing is the rebounds, like DE said. Not worrying about where the puck's going every single time the Coyotes took a shot was a relief. Wings need to step it up a bit on the defensive end. San Jose isn't going to let them get away with some of the things they could against the future-Jets.

Is it just me, or did it seem like they started strong then faded in games 2 and 3? Much improved from the slow starts and having to battle back into things that we've seen all season, but it had me worried that they were starting a new trend. Definitely didn't see it in game 4, though.

I've got a buddy that's a huge Buffalo fan. I keep telling him it's only a matter of time before they trade Ryan Miller to the Wings for Filppula and a first round pick. Spend every Sabres game saying how great Miller's going to look in a Wings jersey next year. Is this wrong? Is he already tormented enough being a Sabres fan?

It was hard for me to get any backing that Howard was even the slightest bit of the problem last year. But how quickly he fixed himself from those problems he wasn't having last year.

You were pretty hard on him last year, I didn't think he was perfect but he wasn't the goddamned antichrist. Most of his bad playoff goals were against all those poorly officiated power plays and 5 on 3s that kept going against us. Motherfucker. (Bitch.)

No he wan't all that...just the reason we lost in the playoffs. :D

You're taking something to an unnecessary extreme here (well jokingly in this last post). That was the issue last year. I'll stick to the same opinion I had last year when we disagreed on this issue: he did not play like a playoff goalie. He did not do anything to keep the Wings from being bounced. That said, he was not the reason they did get bounced. San Jose beat them. The Wings were too damn tired from having to play playoff hockey the entire second half of the season and then going 7 against the Coyotes. They tried to play a purely finesse game against the Sharks and couldn't get production from more than one line. They were left with chasing the Sharks, taking lots of penalties (a lot of them shitty calls but you get those a lot when you're chasing a team) and letting their second line own us. If Howard had played like a playoff caliber goalie it would have helped, but the Wings as a team got deservedly beaten by the Sharks.

I'd love to take on the Sharks again. I loved how the Wings (for spurts anyways) played hard checking hockey against the Coyotes. I'd love to see them do that to the Sharks, check them and take the game to them. With Pav playing at a huge level and seeing lots of contributions from other players, Helm the beast especially, we could roll four lines on them. We've had some much needed rest as well. AND Howard has not been giving up those rebounds and looks like he can carry them for some minutes.

All that said, I would much rather argue with a Wings fan over Howard than read lame bandwagon threads about other teams in the NHL thread.

Can't wait to see what that Helm, Eaves, Draper line can do against the Sharks. Let's see if it was just the Coyotes poor play or if they're really clicking as well as they seem.

You're welcome to call me out on this if I'm wrong, but I feel like last year I kept saying that Howard wasn't playing terrible. He was just giving up some bad rebounds. He seems to be doing better with that this year, and that's what I think the big difference is. He's not Dominik Hasek or Martin Brodeur, but he's a solid goalie that can keep things close and always give them a chance.

PAYBACK

Draper is a healthy scratch.

Nice.

They are playing shitty so far.

That was a bad pinch that lead to that 2-1 and penalty.

I'm psyched about getting that first goal.

I was wondering what Fool was talking about when he said they were playing shitty, because last I checked it was 1-0. Turn it back on and it's 2-1. SMH!

I think I'm on something...

I thought we were a bit rusty and San Jose was more physical. But we got that goal, Howard made some nice saves and we have some decent stretches controlling the puck down low in their end.

Seriously, I turned the game back on and I thought I saw that SJ was up 2-1.

I'd rather have the goal, but SJ won most of that period. Howard bailed them out a couple times.

Howard was great that period. The first 15 minutes of the period were tough to watch. Liked how they finished it though.

They need to play better.

Agreed. I'm not liking the sets they've been running.

Fuck.

Fuck.

Can't believe they made it through the end of that period.

The Wings are not moving their feet. They also need to see something from their 2-4 lines.

Fuck.

Jimmy COWARD

Other than the improved play by Howard, this was last year all over again. Pavelski owned us. We couldn't get anything from any other players outside of Datsyuk and Zetterberg. We didn't move our feet and take the game to them.

I hate that we have to prove we're a better finesse team. Fucking check them. The Wings can play a strong checking game. Get after them for fuck's sake instead that fucking coasting with your stick stretched out shit.

lol Murphy. "Sharks are in big trouble this series!"

Other than the improved play by Howard, this was last year all over again. Pavelski owned us. We couldn't get anything from any other players outside of Datsyuk and Zetterberg. We didn't move our feet and take the game to them.

I hate that we have to prove we're a better finesse team. Fucking check them. The Wings can play a strong checking game. Get after them for fuck's sake instead that fucking coasting with your stick stretched out shit.

You mean he improved all those things you wouldn't even acknowledge last year?

I officially dislike Hudler. He is one of the softest players I have ever seen and he hasn't played any different in the playoffs.

Howie is actually playing very good to great today.

I tip my hat and call the Sharks our daddy

I agree. The Sharks are playing really well while the Wings look like shit. They fell for no reason about 10 times, whiffed at the puck half a dozen times, and just got beat in most one on one battles.

That was both a horrible game by the Wings, and a great game by the Sharks.

I've been meanin to update the OP with the sched for this series, but I've been busy with a capital T.

The Wings may just not have the talent to beat the Sharks. This is the second year in a row. I honestly believe that there is still a chance, but if not, I think Holland will have to address some issues in the offseason.

That said I have missed that Stanley Cup winning team every year since. Not because of the winning or losing, That team NEVER took a shift off, Never stopped skating. No team could move an inch. You don't see that anymore. Maybe for spurts but that's it. And, honestly, that's what it takes to beat the Sharks and win the Cup.

Yeah that team was badass. Not the most talented from top to bottom, but they pressured like all hell all game. Kind of like the Sharks are doing to us O_o

Also... Abdelkader is killing me out there. Seems like the worst 2 games he's played this season have been against the Sharks. Dumb penalties, falling down, etc. I know there's a lot more blame to go around, but he's kind of stuck out to me.

I would sit Abdelkader and put in Modano. He has been a huge playoff guy and maybe he has a little magic left int he tank. He has scored 500 goals and is a very smart player.

Nice to see the Wings come out skating and hitting.

If the Wings get through these pesky Sharks it'll really make us a better team, you guys.

bummer. They're just better than we are, you guys.

That happened because the Wings tried to sit on that lead.

Tough loss, you guys. There's still a next game, though!

Last year, it was Howie's fault. This year. We're getting beat.

Actually this series shows you exactly how wrong you were last year. What's the ONLY thing that has changed between the two series? Howard's playing better. Nothing else has changed. You could say that every other condition in this scenario is the same as last year. So if you change one variable (Howard's goaltending) and still get the same result, that means the variable did not affect the overall result. In other words, the Sharks have beaten the Wings BOTH years.

That's naive.

On my part?

Here's what I think. Both years the Red Wings have been beaten cleanly by San Jose. How do I mean that? The Wings have had to work harder to dominate and have had to work harder to get goals. The Wings have not been able to control games (except for game 4 last year). They have dominated stretches but have never been able to build good leads (2+ goals) in those stretches. The Wings can put out Pavel and Hank and my dead grandmother and can dominate for that shift. Other than that players are on/off, hot/cold at best. I think the Wings were better in game 3 than games 1 and 2. However the Sharks played well enough to win those games. And they've won them. I think Sharks have dominated the play for two years in a row and that's why goaltending is not an issue at all for either of those two years.

I think the Sharks are the better team and that Wings need to realize that they are the underdogs. They don't. They haven't. The Wings may have better depth form lines 1 to 4, but the Sharks has gotten more production from their second and third lines. The Wings when they hit and play tight can win. If they let the Sharks skate freely they lose. The Sharks have skated freely too much in this series and therefore have won.

Honestly I don't think that's naive at all. I think for two years now I've been very honest in saying that maybe we need to re-evaluate the make-up of this team and see if we're missing a chip or two to be competitive again. I think losing Game 7 in the Joe in 2009 was a big indicator (in hindsight). We got beat in games 6 and 7 of that series and have not won a key series or a pivotal game against a top team since.

I also think I'm rambling.

Actually this series shows you exactly how wrong you were last year. What's the ONLY thing that has changed between the two series? Howard's playing better. Nothing else has changed. You could say that every other condition in this scenario is the same as last year. So if you change one variable (Howard's goaltending) and still get the same result, that means the variable did not affect the overall result. In other words, the Sharks have beaten the Wings BOTH years.

I'll reply to this nonsense, complete nonsense, later.

I felt bad penalties were the problem last year in the playoffs. The Sharks had several 5-3's where they scored and took all of the momentum away.

I felt bad penalties were the problem last year in the playoffs. The Sharks had several 5-3's where they scored and took all of the momentum away.

See, I don't disagree with you here. Not at all. However I believe that the penalties were caused because the Wings weren't moving their feet enough and closing up space with their bodies. When you chase and lean out with your stick, you have a better chance at getting a penalty. When you're late getting to your man you have a better chance at getting a penalty. That's what happened last year IMO.

You always see it in hockey (most of the time anyway). The team that's moving it's feet more will be the one getting more PP's.

I'll reply to this nonsense, complete nonsense, later.

Yes of course. Because anything that is not an unsubstantiated black and white extreme proclamation from the all-knowing Tahoe must be nonsense.

^
Have you been watching sports for like a year or something? That might be a stretch. 6 months?

Last year, it was Howie's fault. This year. We're getting beat.

Dood... last year we got beat, and Howard wasn't playing as well as this year. Last year the team played like shit, or the Sharks played great, whatever. Face up to it man.


Nice to get the win tonight, but I'm not holding my breath.

We live to finesse another day.

Howards played better this year, but the Sharks outplayed us. Howie gave it to them last year.

He was laying out one save. This year he is staying up way better and getting in position for the next shot.

Own up to it and quit arguing.

Howards played better this year, but the Sharks outplayed us. Howie gave it to them last year.

He was laying out one save. This year he is staying up way better and getting in position for the next shot.

Own up to it and quit arguing.
This is so far from the truth. Sorry Tahoe, but it just is. Silly even.

Y'all need to start arguing with yourselves...seriously.

Howard is playing better this year and its not his fault this year. We got beat this year.

Last year he single handidly fucked the series up.

Wow, Wings.

THE CAPTAIN!!!!


Also, Datsyuk is unbelievable. Seriously ridiculous.

I'm so proud to be an avid Red Wings fan right now, you guys.

HOWIE! HOWIE! HOWIE!!!!

He's finally starting to get last year's form back! Looked great tonight!

Seriously an awesome comeback. Good fucking day.

Astonished they won that game. Played so bad in the first two periods and got two somewhat unexpected goals and just dominated the 3/4 of the 3rd period.

That was freaking awesome. incredible. Down 3-1 in the third. Wow. Howard was fantastic and Pavel Datsyuk is from another planet.

I hope the Sharks are fucking squirming now. Game 6 at the Joe!

Astonished they won that game. Played so bad in the first two periods and got two somewhat unexpected goals and just dominated the 3/4 of the 3rd period.

The first two periods the Sharks would have the puck in their own zone and one pass later they had 2 guys flying past our blue line and shooting it on Howard. The Wings closed that down the third period, got on them and made it hard for them to coast through the neutral zone and in the middle of the Wings zone.

Can't believe how bad the Wings looked in the first 2, but wow that 3rd was awesome!

You know, you take out the order of the W/Ls in this series which is what makes it seem impossible... and really now it's just 3-2, as close as a series can be. We're on the wrong end of it, and sure we could packing after the next game, but I've lost the doom & gloom feeling now. Especially after how the Joe was rockin that last game, game 6 should be great.

Almost safe to get the car flags back out. Almost.

Can't believe how bad the Wings looked in the first 2, but wow that 3rd was awesome!

You know, you take out the order of the W/Ls in this series which is what makes it seem impossible... and really now it's just 3-2, as close as a series can be. We're on the wrong end of it, and sure we could packing after the next game, but I've lost the doom & gloom feeling now. Especially after how the Joe was rockin that last game, game 6 should be great.
Yup. Exactly.

Babcock so needs to sit Franzen and bring in Modano. Franzen is really hurt and hasn't done much at all. Modano, although old, is a proven 500 goal scorer who has historically been a very good playoff player. Add to that the fact that he is chomping at the bit to play, is well rested, and realizes that this may be his last game, should get us a good performance out of him. He can't be worse than a one legged Frazen right now and has a lot more upside.

Franzen didn't play a shift the entire 3rd period. He won't be active next game.

Hey Tahoe... would you agree that the Wings played like shit the first 2 periods, and if they had the Howard of last year, they would have lost?

I'm trying to pretend that I'm not thinking about the game all day.

Romey's got the Wings winning tonight and in game7 , too. Concerned, DE?

Not paying attention....nothing to see here....oooo look the MMQB Tuesday edition....

Micknugget called it. Franzen out and Modano in for the Wings. I'm looking forward to seeing what Modano can do too. Clowe's out for the Sharks. He was very physical and really getting after the Wings too.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Aj9SE79VXFutLBGXht0ZLsF7vLYF?slug=ap-sharks-redwingsinjuries

I thought this was also an interesting read about close play in tight games:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Bourne-Blog-Sharks-Wings-and-winning-1-goal-ga?urn=nhl-wp4601

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqwG_rQx7A

No whatshisface for the Sharks tonight.

It's go time, ladies.

Something's gotta go in eventually. Glad to see they're just trying to get it on net and make something happen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bflYjF90t7c&feature=related

This is what playoff hockey's all about.

holy shit

Intense.

Howard goes Glan and uses the left hand!

What agame.

Holy shit, I'm about to rip the arms right off the chair!! This is the kind of game you don't see as often since they opened up the O rules a bit after the lockout, and the kind of game I love. By this point, that first goal is going to be total elation or total devastation - much more exciting than some 6-5 BS.

nooooo!

Cocksuckers.

GOD DAMN IT

SCOOOOOOOOOOOORES!!!!!!!!

YIPPPIEKIEEEEAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

omfg

WTF, dood? Dumb.

What a fucking game.

GAME OVER FAGGOTS

This is the most game 7 game 6 ever.

HAVE THOSE MEN ARRESTED!

Shit's going to be off the chain (dad guy) Thursday.

Seriously. Top 3 in the West are ridiculous.

Wow. Pretty sure only 1 arm is still securely connected to the chair, and I probably left a little present behind too lol. Fuckin awesome game! Still wow.

Was also probably one of the better bonding experiences I've had with the boy. He just turned 3, so he didn't really know what was going on, but he was mimicking me the whole time.... "c'mon daddy, Red Wings high five!", "Red Wings bump!". Pretty awesome night all around.

What an awesome game. Uxka's right, a tight game like that is so much fun to watch.

I loved how the Wings played. Of course they got way more shots on goal but they got back to awesome Red Wing hockey. They played incredible team D, fore-checking the Sharks D, standing guys up in the neutral zone, back-checking hard...Our blue liners were awesome. And we cycled the puck down low a lot too.

Cleary looked like he was back in 08, Kronwall was all around brilliant, Flip was amazing. Datsyuk is the best player in the NHL and it's just as awesome to see other players step up.

And I loved to see/hear the Joe like that.

ain't found a way to kill us yet

It was awesome just sitting here. Can't even imagine what it must've been like to be there in person.

It's not even seven o'clock yet and I'm already working hard at not thinking about the game.

My last thought is that I think that instead of an on-off switch, I'd like to think the Wings found an extra gear these last couple of games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqwG_rQx7A

This +10

My first thoughts upon waking up this morning:

1. omg, so tired.
2. why is my son sleeping in the doorway?
3. HOCKEEEEEEEYYYY! HOCKEY HOCKEY HOCKEY HOCKEEEEEEEYYYYY!!!!

Poopy 1st :(

COME ON WINGS

Game over, you guys.

Keep the faith, you guys. Only a 3-2 ball game with plenty of time left.

At least we didn't go out like bitches, unlike the FLYERS.

^ +1

I intentionally avoided trolling this thread yesterday, that appears to have been a mistake.

Did you guys put your car flags away in the 2nd period, or did you make it all the way to the 3rd?

I've never been a fan of the flags either. But I'm sure that even real Flyer fans (you know the ones who actually call it their home-town team) do that too.

It hurt, but the Wings went down fighting. The Sharks played a tough game. I think the injuries to Bert and Cleary actually gave us a bit of a boost rolling three lines, but we were getting tired in the third. Wings still tired hard I think and really had a shot.

Aside from being sad about the Wings getting bounced I'm just as sad at not getting to see more of my favorite player doing his thing. Datsyuk almost willed us to tie that game last night. Honestly, has there been a better player in any sport over the last 6 weeks?

BTW, I don't how much it compares in magnitude or circumstances but Hudler knocking out Cleary reminded me of VJ and AD cracking heads.

While it sucks, it's a palpable loss considering they played tough the whole game, and lost a couple key players. You count Franzen too, and that's 3 top 10 Wings that were missing. I agree with you de, I think I'm saddest that I don't get to see Dats play for a few months. He may have single-handedly inspired me to get the NHL package next season.

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