GoWings1905

The penalty parade is imminent.

Z! Huge save by Jimmy at the other end.

This game is evidence why Ian White has been scratched. He can't handle a forecheck at all and constantly coughs the puck up in his own zone.

The Red Wings have been very sloppy in the neutral zone all game. Gotta get the puck deep instead of these continued turnovers.

Z! Slick pass by Pavel to set it up.

Maybe Vancouver can shoot the puck on their own net here since the Wings are unwilling.

How is Datsyuk not on the ice for the first minute of a two-man advantage? That's unacceptable.

Where the hell was Lashoff going? Get E back with Kronwall.

Why call up Nyquist to scratch him? It's not like there aren't other options to choose from in the unproductive forward category.

Nyquist on the top line instead of Cleary would be nice, but Babs seems extremely opposed to using Tatar or Nyquist in that role. I would be fine with Abdelkader being scratched -- Eaves is a better player anyways. Jimmy is probably going to need to steal this game tonight. Tough opponent on the second night of back-to-back. Let's Go Red Wings!

Definitely agree. Outside the horrendous start, Quincey has been pretty solid defensively. I expected far more from an offensive standpoint out of him, but he has been reliable at least in his own end. I would much rather have Quincey right now than Ian White.

Rather have Huskins in than White. White has shown absolutely nothing at either end of the ice.

I definitely won't miss Boesch. Outside of a handful of sizzling hot months at the plate, he has been a pretty bad baseball player. 2nd worst WAR in the entire American League last season. Pathetic defense and can't seem to make adjustments with his swing when he goes cold. I also didn't like the vibe he gave off last year when things weren't going well and Leyland more or less said Boesch wasn't willing to listen to the coaching staff. I guess that's how you go from starting RF to left off the playoff roster in favor of a career minor leaguer and prospect with AA experience. As for the Tigers remaining, my guess is that Kobernus definitely makes the team. Hopefully he can fill the platoon role with Dirks in LF and be able to hit left-handed pitching. Don't really care if they go with Berry or Kelly for the other spot. Neither can hit worth a damn. Berry's speed is less valuable with Kobernus and I think Kelly plays better defense. My preference would be Danny Worth over Santiago, though I don't see that happening. Worth is far superior with the glove and could probably hit just as well in that backup infielder spot if given the chance.

Wow! Nobody deserved that more than Pavel. What an absolute clinic he put on tonight. Huge two points on the road. Tomorrow will be tough, but maybe Jimmy can steal one.

Really need this extra point with Vancouver tomorrow.

Finally! I will take the other team scoring since the Red Wings struggle with the whole powerplay goal concept.

Great hustle by Z to force that turnover. Nice finish by Fil and now a huge chance to get even. That could have easily been five minutes.

Cleary with Datsyuk now instead. Very creative Babs!

It's working if that's the goal.

I would keep the lines the same. Things are going very well with lots of goals and chances.

Nice work Tootoo. Maybe the rest of the team will wake up and play with some energy now.

Even if Pavel somehow likes having Abdelkader on his line (which I doubt), the biggest problem is this extended trial together hasn't worked. At all. Datsyuk needs skill around him. Not floating Franzen and a two-point grinder with no offensive ability.

That was an inspiring display of hockey. No intensity after being embarrassed in Calgary.

Weak call. Can't even finish a check in this soft league now.

I'm gonna pretend Datsyuk is going to play forever like I did with Nick and just deal with that very horrible day when it comes.