OT: Red Wings @ Blackhawks Game 7 Open Thread
The top-seeded Blackhawks have battled back from a 3-1 series defecit to force a decisive game 7 in Chicago. This has been a great back-and-forth series, and is a fitting way to end the in-conference rivalry between these two great Original Six franchises.
Zetterberg and Datsyuk have come up huge when it has mattered most for the Wings, both this season and in years past. Jimmy has been phenomenal in net this year, and he may have what it takes to steal this game in Quick-like fashion. Toews seems to have found his game a little bit in the last few games (when he is not whining), and Crawford has been solid in net despite 1 bad goal. This should be a nerve-racking affair.
8:00 p.m. ET - NBCSN, CBC
I'm heading off to the United Center shortly, and I'm hoping it will get quiet in there real quickly.
LET'S GO RED WINGS
As a Blackhawks fan I'm probably in the minority on this board, but I'm looking forward to a great game.
As long as my Habs aren't in. Then it's LET"S GO HAWKS!
I've said it before, but I really hope the Red Wings come out agressive and improve their passing! Sharp, precise, deadly passing...stop doing this half-assed passing i've seen go on for several minutes a period.
Go Wings!
Red Wings must actually HUSTLE for everything. They were outskated for a majority of the last two games. They need to show they actually want to move on.
I agree. The Red Wings act very nonchalant at times and don't seem to skate with the effort the Black Hawks are showing. The other thing that bothers me is the lack of speed on this team. But maybe it's more lack of effort. Either way the Wings look like they can't get away from anyone and can't catch anyone.
I agree. The Red Wings act very nonchalant at times and don't seem to skate with the effort the Black Hawks are showing. The other thing that bothers me is the lack of speed on this team. But maybe it's more lack of effort. Either way the Wings look like they can't get away from anyone and can't catch anyone.
I agree. The Red Wings act very nonchalant at times and don't seem to skate with the effort the Black Hawks are showing. The other thing that bothers me is the lack of speed on this team. But maybe it's more lack of effort. Either way the Wings look like they can't get away from anyone and can't catch anyone.
If the Wings lose 100% of my attention will turn to Michigan and the Lions...so 99% to Michigan. 3 months away people...crazy
Tigers fan?
playoffs are after the start of football but yes I am a fan
Pav needs to show up as a force tonight. Stars come out in games like these and I expect Pav to have a big night tonight.
Calling it. Wings win in OT 3-2.
Hawks in 7. I called it after game 4. Go Hawks!
I would have been more impressed had you called "Hawks in 7" before the series. Your "Hawks in 7" call after game 4 was really the only way you could go at that point, therefore, not extremely impressive for a Hawks fan....
Yeah, you got me. I might have said that it would go 7 after game 1, but I can't remember. Throw the records out when it's Hawks-Wings, especially when it's playoff hockey.
If you had said before the series, the Wings are going to push it to seven games, I would have said, "Hell, yes!" After making the playoffs was in doubt, any bit of postseason success has been pretty much all gravy. Disappointing that they blew a 3-1 lead, but Chicago's a good team, and Detroit has to overcome its flawed defense.
But win, and all is forgiven. The Wings are 1-2 in game 7s after being up 3-1, so it's time to even it up. Playing good defense isn't enough; Datsyuk and Zetterberg need to show up on the scoreboard. Filppula and Franzen, too. Can't just rely on our 3rd line anymore.
Let's Go Red Wings!
A 30 for 30 short film for you to help pass some time until puck drop. It's about Clint Malarchuk and worth the watch.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9319085/clint-malarchuk-20-year-roa…
they would make this into a full length 30 for 30, seems like there was a lot more to cover. Still incredibly interesting though.
Great link. That was very interesting. Like the other post, I want more!
Smith, just be average please. IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK??!/!?1
but not seeing a W in our future. Blackhawks with the momentum and it's in Chicago. I'm thinking 4-2 Chicago
Wings fan + tacos for dinner + day off work = Wings Victory! Math bitches!
I'm on overnight shift and the hospital I work at somehow doesn't get NBCSports or CBC. I am hoping to not have to suddenly come down with an "illness". Anyone know of a good stream or three?
Always check here first: http://www.firstrow1.eu/sport/ice-hockey.html
This game all rests on Jimmy Howard. Our defense has been letting the same chances happen the entire series and some games Howard will give up a bad rebound and others he will have the puck covered. Crawford has been playing better the past few games and it shows, but we now know what Howard is capable of against a powerful offensive team. Let's hope game 2,3,4 Howard shows up.
CBC was saying Crawford looked nervous at the end of last game, giving up rebounds, but the Wings couldn't capitalize. Hope the Wings can make him nervous again.
This is hardly all on Howard. Nearly all of the goals Chicago has scored he's had no chance on. He's had maybe 2 weak goals this series with on of them being a penalty shot he just wasn't focused for. We need to stop the turnovers and get the pick out of our zone when we have the chance. If we do that we win, if the hawks manage to hold in poor clearing attempts we will loose
That one was all on Howard...
Chicago by one. Unless wings stay out of the box.
The guy who sings the anthem is a monster
Game on!
LETS GO WINGS!!!
LET'S GO WINGS!!!
Pavs and Z will step up. Smithy needs to keep it simple. Howard, keep it up!
Too close to Crawford to get a solid shot off
Exciting furious start!
Pens fan (f*** me, I already know) so I just want to see an exciting finale to this series.
It's annoying how many Pens' douches are on this board.
/s
I've only seen 1 Pens fan on here. So there is just 1 too many on this board.
GO LEAFS GO
Must take advantage now
Too many nice chances for the hawks to start. Maybe this PP will help us
Just want to drop in so I don't get in trouble later.
Good luck tonight. Go Hawks.
Just wanted to drop in so I don't get in trouble for having an affair with your wife.
Good luck tonight. Go adultery.
For the gangbang
You're better than that Yost.
Lets go!!!!!!
What a stupid penalty to take. Make them pay!
Wings really need a PP goal.
I'm here for the meltdown. Oh wait, am I early?
PP looked better, but no goal.
Someone needs to lay Shaw the fuck out for taking out Fil for no reason.
I love defending the PP. It's spicier.