As a Canadian who knows a little about Hockey, I gotta tell you that Legace has been ok. The Wings are too slow, the Euros are playing gutless. The best player in the first period and a half has been Chelios, then Yzerman. Both North Americans and not these dipsy doodle puck handling Fedorov wannabee sissies.
WOOOHOOOO TIE GAME. WOW. Datsyuk is still MIA. What else is new? Wings finally get to Roloson. GO WINGS!
i hate how every time the wings get in the playoffs they just throw the puck at the net and hope for lucky bounces rather than try for better scoring opportunities. they always outshoot their opponent by 20+ shots and lose anyway. i knew it was over after that goal went under the net in OT and didn't count. just psychologically that would be tough to get back on the ice in that situation and try to score again after you thought you won.
Datsyuk made a huge faceoff win on the 1st comeback goal. Come on man, the guy missed 3 weeks before the playoffs. How about, where is Shanny, OR Homer, OR Schneider? We had, what eight 20 goal scorers? Where are they? It's not just Datsyuk. And this is the first game that Zetterberg looked anything like Zetterberg.
Supes, a day later, my mind is clearer, and you are right. Shanny AWOL. Lidstrom flat out sucked considering his reputation. But please stop beating on Zetts. He's not playing great, but easily top 3 on the Wings thus far which speaks volumes about how far behind the pack Larionov Jr. is. I'm half giving you the business because I know you like to hug the Vodka drinkers and not the Whale Fishermen, but still, 24 straight playoff games without a goal. If he doesn't end the streak this series, I am officially placing him in the Uwe Krupp hall of shame. Wings are screwed if Yzerman can't go. Stevie, Williams, Draper and Maltby brought them back by playing with energy. Lang is a disgrace. I hate seeing Manny hung out to dry when Lilja has no business being part of the defensive rotation. As an aside, man was it nice to see the Edmonton fans cheering the US anthem and the guys on WDFN today said that it was spine tingling how everyone sang the Canuck anthem. It makes me proud to be a Canadian. Now please Wings go out and win this series, so the midnight phone calls from my Albertan friends can stop. I really don't want to cheer for the Habs, Senators, or Flames.
I don't know who is going to win tonights game, but I do think the winner tonight takes the series. I believe the Wings need to bring their offense tonight. Score early...score lots.:fingerscr If this game is like the others... I just don't get them.
It's a best 2 out of 3 now. Gotta take care of home ice on Saturday (3:00). Legace is one scary dude. He's so far in over his head. Let's pray Stevie can come back. :fingerscr
1 Goal and 2 Assists from Lang. 3 Assists from Schneider. 2 Assists from Datsyuk. 1 Goal by Lidstrom. 1 Goal by Zetterberg. 1 Goal from Holmsrom. 1 Assist from Kronwall. That's more like it. If I was Edmonton, I'd be wetting myself. The Wings won't lose another game in this series. Rest Yzerman. Go Wings!
Shanny sucks. He's played like poop. Manny better be ready to steal a game. If he wants to be known as an elite goalie, he'll have to steal one or two playoff games to make his rep. After the last two games, he owes us. The Wings need a big game from everyone. I'm sick of watching the stars play soft all game. Lang, Datsyuk, Shanny, Manny, Chelios, Draper. Someone has to come up. It ain't gunna be Cleary, Franzen or Samuellson.
