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Hawks in 7.
To beat this team 3 straight right now doesn't seem likely. I say wings in 6
I hope you're wrong....
It's going to be tough, especially if Howard stays hot. But if there's any team that can do it, it's the Hawks!
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it
wings gotta bring more effort than chicago tonight... they have nothing to loose the wings if they do they just go back to the joe monday and attempt to close em out again might as well swing for the fences
LOLQUE??
Lose**
Gotta admit I'm still worried because it's not like the Wings have been dominant, nor have the Hawks played especially badly (not real disciplined, but not bad either.) But on the other hand I remember how incredibly frustrating it was when the Wings were in their shoes and guys like Kiprusoff and JS Giguere were standing on their head. You feel like you'll never see another goal again. We'll see if Howie can bring it home.
Beat the Blackhawks!
Does anyone know if we are going to have to put up with Ed Olczyk tonight on the telecast?
It just seems wrong that we have to put up with the Hawk's local color guy on these national telecasts. He has truly ruinedmy enjoyment of what should be a very enjoyable series. I still am mad about how he characterized the boarding penalty on Franzen in Game 3.
I believe so.
His other comment that really bugs me is when he says that it is generally recognized that the Wings have historically used interference to our advantage and that was a major reason for ourprolonged success through the years.
It's as bad as having to listen to Buckeye broadcasters during Michigan football games!
Yay for CBC! So glad i don't have to watch NBC(S).
Get the job done tonight!
Lets get the 5 game sweep !
Wings 2
Blackhawks 1
Chicago scores first.
Although I would love to see it happen, not sure I can predict a Wings win. Detroit been a little fortunate the last few games - Howard standing on his head, a few Hawks losing their cool, and getting just a crease of space for a goal without getting any unlucky goals coming on the other end.
But then again, if you flip the coin to look at it from the optimist perspective: Both teams have taken on the personality of their coaches. Hawks - talented, a little wild, capable and a little emotionally raw at times. But absolutely flying around the rink and going after the wings after every whistle; but a little whiny at the wrong times.
Redwings (again like their coach), totally under control at all times. No whining whatsoever, no acknowledgement of anything but trying to get the job done. All else is unimportant. And unflinchingly surgical when any opening shows. When is the last time you heard no discussion AT ALL over the refs/calls from a fairly badly refereed series from one team??? I mean, in ANY playoffs of any sport? Love these Wings. Don't know if they have the talent to win it all, but they are certainly playing like champions.
Go Wings
the team that scores the most goals tonight wins the game...I know, I know, going out on a limb here, but I got a good feeling. Go Wings! ( Disclaimer) alcohol has contributed to this post....
That's a bold statement!
On CBC's pregame show, they were remarking that from the players walking in, Chicago looks scared, Detroit relaxed.
A lot of people have remarked about the role reversals this year for the Wings. Usually, we would be considered the talented juggernaut with all the pressure on us to win.
This year it is generally assumed that we are a mediocre team who is overachieving.
No pressure on us to win - all the pressure on the Hawks.
So strange!
Wow, per CBC 37 teams have won game 4 with a shutout. Game 5 record? 37-0.
Yeah. :(
Well, it's all good if the Wings win the series.
Hawks are going to have a ton of shots tonight. Home ice advantage will manifest itself in the faceoff circle.
Letsgo Red Wings!
I haven't looked at the stats but I feel that this has been a big reason for the Wings' success. It seems that we have been winning more than our share of face-offs, especially the important ones.
Most sites in Vegas seem to be going with the Blackhawks at -1.5 for this game. Even so, I think I like where this is headed if the Red Wings can continue to keep challenging Crawford. In the last couple games, the Blackhawks have essentially been outmaneuvered - hopefully, this happens again tonight.
Howard has been just amazing - in the playoffs, I believe he's averaged about 2 goals against with a 92% percent save percentage, if I did the math right, including 86 of 88 shots stopped in the last three games, which is better than a 97% save percentage. We may very well need that level of performance tonight.
Funny that they're playing "Stranglehold" by the Motor City Madman.
Here's to hoping your a hawks fan
Lets fucking do this!!
Chicago wants this bad. Wings are just chasing Chicago.
Chicago first to the box.
Four shots, but no joy.
Nice, post-whistle cross check by Chicago. What a bunch of bitches
I'm reminded of the scene in Schoolhouse Rock's Interjections, when the little guy stands up in the football stadium and shouts, "HURRAY! I'm for the other team!!"
Go Hawks.
Do we really not have another option other than Smith??
Damn, they score. 1-0 Hawks.
Bound to happen with all the pressure they had! Fuck!!
fuck
Even though we are down 1-0, I like the look of the wings in the second half of the first period. The Wings have weathered the storm as best as they can. Should be a great rest of the game.
Good job on the PK. Wings need to bring more energy in the 2nd.
Not the greatest of periods!! Looked like shit
1. Start finishing hits
2. Keep possession for more than 2 seconds
3. ????
4. Profit
are probably the most important thing here. Looks like Howard is up to stopping a very good Chicago offense given a minimal amount of help, but it has to be there. Thought we looked okay in their zone, nothing especially positive or negative.
Only problem with the play in their zone is, there wasn't enough of it.
Don Chery is in the spring mood tonight
I loathe that senile old fuck. I may complain about Skip Baylesses, Stephen A. Smiths and Lou Holtzs we have to put up with but whenever I watch a CBC broadcast I'm so thankful we don't have Don Cherry.
I respectfully disagree. Skip and and Stephen A are ignorant morons who don't even know the sports they cover. Don Cherry has more intelligence in his fat finger than those two morons have ever uttered in their pathetic careers.
Surprise, surprise, Don Cherry is against no-hit hockey for Canada pee wees.
Sparty nooooooooo!
sparty no!!!!!!!!!
goddamit Abdelkader. wtf is wrong with you? I've been loving you these playoffs.
No time to be a loose fucking cannon Abs!!
Whistle. No goal.
ARGH! POST!
Towes can't buy a goal. Maybe Kane can pay for one. Towes isn't a part-time cab driver is he?
That's exactly the type of thing that abdelkater hasn't been doing these playoffs that he's consistently done through his career until this point. He can't do stupid shit like that anymore
Hell of a save! Stop shitting the bed guys
Jesus that was a thing of magic by Datsyuk.
4-on-4 again.
Cleary!!!! Tie game!!!
YEAHHHHHHHHHHH
Cleary!!!!!!!
Scorrrreee
cleary!!!! just what we needed! so deflating considering how well Chicago has played.
CBC pointed out Smith was driving the net on that play.
Pretty sure they just like saying Oduya.
Miller to the box. Sigh.
Perfect 10 Towes. I wish the NHL would have a system like the NBA for fining flops.
Fuck, PPG them. 2-1.
fuck
Dammit that was a hell of a powerplay
It was pretty much a 5 on 3.
hard to defend the pp when Dats doesn't even have a stick. We were basically on a 5-3 kill.
Are you sure you aren't watching a Medicine Hat game?
that is on the official falling for the Toews flop.
check for a highstick
The two neanderthals have both of their goals. Fuckin A.
I just said the same thing to my wife.
Has anyone heard Franzen's name called all night?
on the cbc i have. About every shift.
Couple times, but not much going on. He tipped a puck while forechecking, but was off balance and couldn't get to it.
Fucking abdelkater
You goddamn stupid Sparty!
sparty no!!!!!!!!
FUCK!! PPG them. 3-1.
goddamnit
What a stupid piece of shit. Fuck you abdelkater
Ok...time to call it a night and win it in Detroit.
I hate that fucking song.
totally unnecessary
why are you even watching?
I do agree that a lot more pressure will be on us in game 6. Idk if I can say most right now, but it's damn close. We don't want a game 7, IMO.
was it over?
Well what the hell are we supposed to do ya moron?
Abs drew a penalty, Wings sure could use a PPG.
oh there's franzen breaking the zone and giving it away!
since when did crosby play for the hawks and wear 19 & 88..
Glenn Healy is PWN'ing Bettman on the Phoenix situation.
That was GREAT.
This game just feels like a big pile of shit. We haven't had much pressure on them at all tonight
Ass
Well fuck. See ya Monday guys (most likely) we have no fucking energy
Better win monday because I'll have almost zero faith if it goes to 7 in Chicago.
I can't start a thread but a lot of rumors saying Golson was expelled from ND.
Threads up as soon as I wrote this.
Well, Chicago brought desperate energy, and the Wings didn't match it. Still can win this series at the Joe, though. The Joe will be rockin', and I expect the Wings to feed off that energy.
Abs better unass his head.
I was at the game last night, I had some pretty good seats.
