OT: Red Wings go for NHL record tonight Open Thread
For those of you who don't know, the Detroit Red Wings are playing the Dallas Stars at the Joe for their 21st home win in a row at 7:30 EST.
An interesting discussion topic is whether or not they deserve this title based on the fact that the previous team to hold this record did so before overtime and shootouts existed in the regular season.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:18 PM ^
If people want to put an asterisk next to this then shouldn't one be put next to every record that is being broken since all sports are evolving? No game is played the same as it was even 10 years ago.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:39 PM ^
I just hope they can go on to win the Cup like the Flyers and Bruins ended up doing, I think most people would agree that championships are much more important.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:39 PM ^
I believe Montreal won the Cup the year the Flyers had their streak. It was mentioned during the last game that the Flyers had won the Cup the year before, but not that year.
February 14th, 2012 at 10:06 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 7:19 PM ^
Nowadays there is so much parity in the NHL that getting even an overtime win is no small feat. Regardless of the record, I always want to see the Wings win though. So Go Wings!
February 14th, 2012 at 8:31 PM ^
Doesn't seem to want to work for me :(
February 14th, 2012 at 8:36 PM ^
Read the top line. Either download the plugin or follow the link for the flash stream.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:37 PM ^
Works fine.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:29 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 7:34 PM ^
Let's go Red Wings!
Maybe not as impressive as doing it without OT or shootouts, but you can only play under the current rules. I'll be happy for the Wings to get the record.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:44 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 7:52 PM ^
Goal.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:52 PM ^
Zetterberg PPG!!!!
February 14th, 2012 at 7:52 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 7:55 PM ^
Stuart!!!!
February 14th, 2012 at 7:55 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 7:55 PM ^
Goal.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:56 PM ^
I think you may need to calm down a bit.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:01 PM ^
Work's a bitch. I need to get my frustrations out on the internet.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:05 PM ^
Well, there is the Kate Upton thread.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:07 PM ^
They got called for roughing? Srsly?
February 14th, 2012 at 8:10 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 8:14 PM ^
Well that first period went pretty well. Keep it up
February 14th, 2012 at 8:16 PM ^
Dallas didn't skate that first period. 21 shots and 2 goals were the result.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:38 PM ^
That definitely looked like a hook to me.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:38 PM ^
It's too early for a pity no-call.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:45 PM ^
I hope Stuart can stay with the Wings.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:47 PM ^
Another Red Wings power play. All over Dallas.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:52 PM ^
St Louis and Columbus are tied 1-1 after 2. It would be nice to actually seperate ourselves with this win streak but the Blues are doing a great job keeping up the pressure. Hopefully Columbus finds a way to pull it out.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:15 PM ^
10 minutes left. Close it out guys. Even though I don't like them, you have to feel for Rick Nash. He's the Steve Nash of the NHL. Same name, same "only good guy on their team" situation.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:41 PM ^
Steve Nash has had to deal with far more shit.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:43 PM ^
I disagree. Rick Nash's cooler collection is in mortal peril.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
Y'know, I like the Blues, mainly for their logo. But I really hope we meet them in the playoffs just so we can continue the fine tradition of eliminating them from the playoffs.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:49 PM ^
Weird ending. Blues scored with 1.5 seconds in the middle of a scrum but it was ruled(correctly) that their player pushed the puck into the net with his hand. If our score holds up we'll be up 5 pts with the Blues having two games in hand.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
Helm is looking Datsyukian-like.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:45 PM ^
Hudler!!!
February 14th, 2012 at 9:45 PM ^
Goal.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:45 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 9:48 PM ^
Woot.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:48 PM ^
Whee, Happy Hudler! That 3rd goal to pad the lead is a huge one, as the Stars have been buzzing all period.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:55 PM ^
D'oh! There goes the shutout.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:55 PM ^
That's a bummer. Would've been nice for Joey to get the shutout.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:57 PM ^
21 HOME WINS IN A ROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 14th, 2012 at 9:57 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 9:57 PM ^
Welcome to the history books. Great job guys. Make it 22 on Friday
February 14th, 2012 at 9:58 PM ^
History is made.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:59 PM ^
21 straight, BITCHES!!!!
February 14th, 2012 at 9:59 PM ^