OT: Red Wings Phoenix Thread

Submitted by GWUWolverineFan on
Anyone else watching the game tonight.

I personally need the break from worrying and excitement over PSU.

Shane Doan does appear to be back in form a bit.. Jimmy Howard stepped up last year but the Phoenix team is a force to be reckoned with. (it's odd saying that)

jcgold

October 28th, 2010 at 7:29 PM ^

I hope the Yotes can get off to a better start in this one.  They've gotten behind big in most games this season and spent the rest of their time fighting back.

Doan is the spark, although they got slapped around by Ottawa on Tuesday.  Hopefully they can come out and play in the first period today.

gbdub

October 29th, 2010 at 12:26 AM ^

You realize the Coyotes lost that game (and that series) right?

I was there for that, and it was a great game (good guys won). It was a cool moment, and that face screams "playoff hockey", I just think it's funny how a scene from a losing effort is on every Coyotes commercial.

Harvest Wain

October 28th, 2010 at 7:41 PM ^

I respect the Wings, but I still find it hard to root for them.  Also, I have a soft spot for the 'Yotes because they are/have been so close to losing the franchise.  Man, those were scary times in Pittsburgh when we thought we were going to lose the team.

jcgold

October 28th, 2010 at 7:53 PM ^

Nice move by Vrbata to get to the inside.  Doan brings the energy, but he's gotta score for this team:  thus far, he is doing his job.

And now, another power play.  Wings just look a little sloppy.

JClay

October 28th, 2010 at 8:00 PM ^

It is amazing how good Osgood looked their in the two cup runs and how precipitously he's fallen off, pretty much overnight since then.

hokiewolf

October 28th, 2010 at 11:42 PM ^

Oh good lord.  It's October.  Babcock is in full tinkering mode.  No Abdelkader, "Hey, let's see if this Modano pick-up sticks!," etc.  I don't think 11 points out of 16 possible is bad when you are playing guys who will be back on the bus (ahem . . . Kindl) within three weeks.

 

BOX House

October 28th, 2010 at 8:23 PM ^

Anyone know if Howard is still on the bench for the game? Or did they call someone up?

If this gets any uglier Babcock may have to consider pulling Ozzie.

Harvest Wain

October 28th, 2010 at 8:28 PM ^

http://www.detnews.com/article/20101028/SPORTS0103/10280479/1128/sports/Jimmy-Howard-has-back-spasms--Wings-call-up-Joey-MacDonald

"Jimmy Howard had back spasms after Thursday's practice and will not play against Phoenix at Joe Louis Arena. Chris Osgood will get the start in goal.

The Wings recalled goalie Joey MacDonald from Grand Rapids to back up Osgood."

EDIT: poop. late.

Wolverine318

October 28th, 2010 at 9:18 PM ^

I want to switch to the game, but I have uverse and all of my HD feeds are being used by DVR recordings for the office, grey's anatomy, and project runway. The opening to the office was hilarious though.