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.
If the Wings lose 100% of my attention will turn to Michigan and the Lions...so 99% to Michigan. 3 months away people...crazy
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.
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....
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!
they would make this into a full length 30 for 30, seems like there was a lot more to cover. Still incredibly interesting though.
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
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.
That one was all on Howard...
Game on!
LET'S GO WINGS!!!
Pavs and Z will step up. Smithy needs to keep it simple. Howard, keep it up!
Exciting furious start!
Pens fan (f*** me, I already know) so I just want to see an exciting finale to this series.
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I've only seen 1 Pens fan on here. So there is just 1 too many on this board.
GO LEAFS GO
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.
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.